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Child Care

Provided by: Families First Childcare Centre

Service Description

A licensed child care facility that provides care and supervision for up to 46 children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years. Child Care Subsidy accepted. 

Able to accommodate children with delays and differing needs. Please contact for further information. 

Parents have the opportunity to volunteer if interested. 

Philosophy

  • Believe that in treating children equally we do so by meeting their individual needs, not necessarily by treating them all the same.
  • Strive to remain innovative and ethical in advocating for the holistic caring of families; the development of high quality child care programs; and by creating a loving and empowering environment for all peoples touched by our childcare centre.
  • Aim is to provide learning activities based on developmental principals that emphasize an integrated approach to learning.
  • Believe that quality childcare is best achieved when parents are involved in establishing and maintaining the goals and objectives. 
  • Have a parent majority Board of Directors which parents are encouraged to join.  ​

Programs and Activities 

  • Play-based program.
  • Daily schedule allows for children to make choices about activities and fosters independence. 
  • Adaptations are made to meet the needs of individual children. 
  • Daily schedule allows the interests of children to determine the learning content. 
  • A balance of free play and structured play. 
  • Offers daily outdoor play when weather permits.
  • Will sometimes go on excursions away from the centre.  
  • Accept and welcome any cultural activities or ideas.  

Nutrition

  • It is important for children to get the recommended daily requirements per the Canada Food Guide.
  • Provide a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack.
  • Are able to provide an alternative meal for the children if there is an allergy or a special dietary need. 

Eligibility

Children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years.
Able to accommodate children with delays and differing needs. Please contact for further information.

Application Process

Call or email for information.

Fees

Offers full-time, drop-in spaces.
Full-time: Toddlers $289 per month, Preschool/Kindergarten $272 per month, School-Age (School Year) $510 per month, School-Age (Summer) $670 per month.
Drop-In: Depends on age of child. Please phone for prices and availability of drop in spaces (When spots are available, contact for further information).
Child Care Subsidy accepted.

Fax: 306-382-4159

Business Line: 306-384-3433

Email

directorffcc@sasktel.net

Coverage Area

Saskatoon

Languages Offered

English

Families First Childcare Centre

Address

61 Leif Erickson Place
Saskatoon SK  S7L 2T6

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Mailing Address

61 Leif Erickson Place
Saskatoon SK  S7L 2T6

Location Info

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible with ramp available. Wheelchair accessible bathroom available.

Fax: 306-382-4159

Toll-Free: 306-384-3433

Business Line: 306-384-3433

Email

directorffcc@sasktel.net

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