Child Care

A licensed child care facility that provides care and supervision for up to 49 children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years. Child Care Subsidy accepted. 

Philosophy

• Offer an inclusive program, and strive to accommodate children of all abilities whenever possible in their program. 
• Believe each child is an individual, with their uniqueness acknowledged and appreciated.
• Believe early years are formative years – goal is to provide children with a wide range of opportunities to explore their world in a safe, caring and encouraging environment. 

Programs and Activities

• Program is based on current research in child development and play and exploration. 
• Encourage and support ongoing learning by providing numerous educational opportunities to staff each year. 
• As the children move through the various ages and stages of development, the program changes to meet their emotional, social, intellectual, creative and physical needs. 

Nutrition

• Provides nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. 
• Meals are planned and prepared to meet the nutritional needs of the children, as per Canada`s Food Guide.
• Breakfast – 8:00 am, Lunch – 11:30 am, Afternoon Snack – 3:00 pm.
• A light snack will be provided to those children who are there after 4:30 pm. 
• A mid-morning snack will be offered to the infants and toddlers who are showing signs of hunger.
• Water will be available to all children throughout the day.
• All menus are posted in the foyer and kitchen.
• If a child has allergies, the center will try to provide an alternate meal – if this is not possible, the parent will be asked to provide food substitutions.