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Program Description
The Curiosity Children’s Centre Inc.
Preschool program provides hands on, interactive learning in an
environment custom designed for children ages 2 to 5 years. The
teachers of this program provide a weekly program based on inspiring
inquiry through creating curiosity and wonder. Through creativity
and scientific interest, the children are continuously motivated to
investigate, experiment, and create with a variety of tools and
instruments. During these early years, children are taught
Pre-reading and Pre-writing skills including Shapes recognition,
Name writing, and Letter Recognition. Math skills are taught
through group counting activities, computer games, and puzzles.
Group Circles are an excellent way to teach your child Social Skills
including turn taking, sharing, active listening, and public
speaking skills. Interactive Centres are provided throughout the
classroom for the children to explore individually, or with
classmates. These centres include Sensory activities, Dramatic
Play, Puzzles, Blocks, Computer, Crafts, and Cognitive Activities.
Weekly lesson plans are posted at the front entrance that detail the
lessons and activities that are prepared for your child.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks are provided
for children enrolled in this program. Please see the menu posted
in your child’s program room for a detailed summary of the meals
served. Meals are served at the following times:
Breakfast
7:30 to 8:30
Snack (am) 10:15
Lunch 12:00 to 12:30
Snack (pm) 4:00
Hours
of Operation
The hours of operation are 6:30 am to
6:30 pm.
Late fees are applied to any child who is not picked up by 6:30.
Parents will be charges one dollar/minute past 6:30. It is
important to make alternate pick up arrangements for your child if
you intend to be late.
Transportation
The Junior/Senior Kindergarten children
will be transported to and from school in the afternoons by a staff
member in licensed, fully insured vehicle, and/or the School bus
contracted specifically to Curiosity Children's Centre Inc. The
bussing schedule will be arranged so that every child is dropped off
and picked up as close as possible to their school’s arrival and
dismissal times. At each school, arrangements will be made for a
teacher or volunteer to oversee the children’s safe arrival.
Attendance will be taken at each school pick up, and in the event
that a child is absent, the bus will not leave the school until the
absence is confirmed by a teacher or office personnel. If your
child is absent or picked up early from school, it is the parents
responsibility to notify a staff at Curiosity Children’s Centre Inc.
so delays are prevented.
Fees
The cost for a Full time Preschool
space is $30.00 per day, or $135.00 per week. The first week
payment is required at the time of registration, then each payment
that follows must be submitted one week in advance. Upon
enrollment, it is recommended that a parent visits and participates
with the child in order to foster the child’s confidence in a new
setting. Parents are not charged for these visits, providing that
they stay on the premises with their child. If your child is absent
or late, the regular parent rate is still in effect. Parents are
required to continue to make their weekly childcare payments.
During Holidays, parents are entitled to one week of vacation time
that is unpaid. Please let your child’s teacher know if you intend
to be away.
Tax receipts will be issued for all
payments made during the calendar year. Post dated cheques are
recommended. A service charge of $25.00 will be applied to NSF
cheques. More than two NSF cheques in one year will result in
payments being accepted by cash or certified cheque. Payments made
later than one week past due will be subject to a $10.00 late fee.
Part-Time
Enrollment
Providing that space is available,
daily (6 hour) part time spaces will be offered at a cost of $20.00
per day. Parents will be required to pay a weekly fee reflective of
the days that are arranged. For example, if a parent requires care
every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, that parent would have a space
reserved for their child every week and would pay $60.00 regardless
of whether their child was in attendance or not. Parents are able
to maintain a part time enrollment providing that it is not taking
away from a child waiting for full time care. Every effort will be
made to accommodate every parent’s schedule; however, if a parent
requires full time care, the part time parent would have the option
of taking a full time space or withdrawing their child. In any way
possible, part time agreements will be arranged so that they fill
one full time space. This arrangement will secure enrollment for
all part time families involved. During PA Days, March Break, and
Summer Vacation, Spaces may not be available for Part Time care. If
you require care during the school breaks, please make arrangements
with the Supervisor.
Holidays
Full payment is required weekly while
your child is enrolled in the Preschool program. After your child
is enrolled in full time care for one year, you are entitled to one
week of payment free vacation. Any additional absences, including
sick days, vacation, or statutory holidays must be included in your
weekly fees.
The following statutory holidays are
observed, and Curiosity Children’s Centre Inc. will be closed:
New Years
Day Good Friday
Victoria Day
Canada Day Civic
Holiday Labour Day
Thanksgiving Christmas
Day Boxing Day
**Please note that Curiosity Children’s
Centre Inc. will be closed at 4:00pm on December 24 (Christmas
Eve).**
Spare Clothing
Please send with your child, a full
change of clothing. This will be kept in your child’s cubby and
used in case of spills or accidents. Although the staff do make
every attempt to keep your child from getting dirty, messes can
happen. We encourage you to not dress your child in clothing that
cannot get messy.
Behavior
Management
School age children are learning social
rules, creating friendship networks, and are developing their own
personalities. At this age, it is important to guide these children
and encourage positive learning situations while protecting their
self esteem, independence, and identity. Specific behavior
management strategies will be used to maintain a positive
environment for all children, parents, and teachers. Behavior
management discussion will be included in every staff meeting, and
tracking methods will be used to document the effectiveness of the
behavior management strategies. Every child is an individual, as
is each occurrence. It is imperative that preventative methods are
taken to recognize and rectify potential negative situations. In
the event that a child’s negative behavior is causing reasonable
detriment to the program, and the child’s parents are not willing to
participate or cooperate in behavior management strategies, the
operator reserves the right to terminate care without notice.
Medication
All medication must be brought in the
original container and will be administered as according to a signed
parent permission form and doctor’s note/ prescription label. The
following information must be clearly labeled on the prescription:
School-age children may be permitted to
carry their own emergency medications. This will be a collective
decision between the operator and the child’s parent(s).
Upon enrollment, parents must provide a
copy of their child’s record of immunization that shows that all
required vaccinations are up to date.
Contagious/Infectious
Illnesses
Children who are showing signs of
illness are required to not attend care at Curiosity Children’s
Centre Inc. These signs may include fever, pain, difficulty
breathing, diarrhea, tiredness, or anxiety. Parents will be
notified immediately if a child develops an unexplained rash or high
fever, or begins vomiting or diarrhea; and will be required to make
arrangements for a prompt pick up. Children must remain fever and
diarrhea free for 24 hours (without the aid of Acetaminophen) before
returning to the daycare. Curiosity Children’s Centre Inc. will not
take responsibility for children who become ill while at school.
Please do not direct your child’s school to call the daycare to pick
up your child if he or she has become ill. When a child has been
diagnosed with a contagious illness such as Pink eye, Strep throat,
Chicken pox, the flu, etc., it is the policy of Curiosity Children’s
Centre Inc. that the child must have received three regular doses of
their prescribed medication, or have a doctors note stating that the
infection is no longer contagious. Signs will be posted and all
parents will be notified if there has been a report of a contagious
illness in the Centre. Respecting the guidelines of the daycare’s
Illness policies will provide for a safe and healthy environment for
all of the children enrolled.
Head
lice
Curiosity Children’s Centre Inc.
enforces a strict ‘no-nit’ policy. If you discover that your child
has head lice, please report to the operator immediately, and keep
your child at home. Upon report of a child with head lice, all
children attending the centre will be checked for lice and/or nits.
If any children are found to have lice or nits, they will be sent
home immediately. Children will be aloud to re-enter their program
after a staff has conducted a thorough check and has found their
hair to be nit free. Ask your physician about the types of
treatments and methods of preventing head lice.
Children are discouraged from
sharing combs, hair accessories and hats while at the centre.
Inclusion
Curiosity Children’s Centre Inc.
provides a peaceful environment free of stereotype, prejudice, and
ridicule. Every opportunity is taken to provide the children with
opportunities to learn about, understand, and respect each other’s
similarities and differences. Through the use of multicultural
media, anti-bias materials, guest speakers, and discussions,
children will be given opportunities to explore and encouraged ask
questions about cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles. All families,
staff, and guests of Curiosity Children’s Centre are welcomed into
the programs regardless of needs, cultures, or social status
Trips
During the
summer holidays, March breaks, and PA Days, School-Age children will
visit local parks. Strict policies and procedures are in place to
assure the highest level of safety while en route to the parks, as
well as in the playgrounds. Signs will be posted at the daycare as
to which park the children are at, and the route taken to get there.
Various field trips may be planned for
March break and the Summer Holidays. Permission forms will be
distributed detailing the date and location of the trip, means of
transportation, arrival/departure times, the number of volunteers
needed, and a list of things that the children may need to bring
with them (i.e. bathing suits and towels). All transportation
charges will be included in the parent’s regular daycare fees;
however an additional cost may be incurred to supplement admission
charges. Parents are encouraged to participate on all excursions.
In appreciation of volunteers, any parents who wish to join the
class on outings will have their admission paid for by Curiosity
Children’s Centre Inc.
Custody
Policy
Any
custody arrangements must be brought to the attention of the
operator before attending any program at Curiosity Children’s Centre
Inc. A copy of any Court Orders of Custody Agreements must be
reviewed by the operator and kept in the child’s file. This enables
the staff at the centre to enforce any of the terms of the custody
agreement. Signed consent of all parties must be given to the
operator before any visit by the non-custodial parent is made. A
non-custodial parent is not authorized to pick up a child without
written consent from the child’s custodial parent. Any
contravention to the Court order will result in immediate police
assistance.
Outdoor
Activities
Children will participate in outdoor
activities twice daily. As scheduled, they will go outside at 11:00
to 12:00 and again at 2:00 to 3:00. Please send clothing for your
child to play comfortably and safely in the current weather
conditions. Sunscreen is provided by Curiosity Children's Centre
Inc. If you have any specific Sunscreen requirements, please speak
to your child’s teacher.
Parent
involvement
During the School-Age Program hours,
parents are welcome to join their children at play. This increases
the child’s self-confidence and sense of security. During the
Summer and March Breaks, various trips will be planned. Parents are
encouraged to join their children on these outings. An additional
admission charge may apply.
Concerns
Any
parental concerns regarding the program or quality of care provided
must be brought to the attention of the operator. The operator will
take immediate action to investigate and rectify any situation, and
follow up with any persons involved.
Withdrawal
Parents
are required to give two weeks written notice prior to withdrawal
from the centre. Failure in doing so will result in full charges
for the two week period.
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Daily Rate: |
$30.00 |
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Weekly Rate: |
$130.00 |
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