What we have to offer...
Our goal is quality program experiences for the children. The Assistant Director plans and prepares stimulating activities with the children’s input. Children’s interests, needs and abilities are met, and their unique and diverse qualities are celebrated. We ensure that sufficient supplies and equipment are provided to meet the children’s needs. Our programming, in both group and independent activities, promotes physical health, provides for intellectual growth and many social opportunities.
School Day Example
| 7:30am – 8:20am | Quiet Games/Puzzles |
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| Reading/Listening Centre | |
| Snack from 8:00am to 8:15am | |
| 8:20am – 8:35am | Clean up and walk to school |
| 3:30pm – 4:00pm | Children picked up, play outdoors, and walk to Centre |
| 4:00pm – 4:15pm | Snack, on warm days snacks may be served at the park |
| Free Play in Interest Centres | |
| Daily Craft or Activity | |
| Outdoor Games | |
| Homework | |
| Games/Puzzles | |
| Reading and Listening Centres | |
| 5:30am – 5:45am | Clean up and pick-up by parents |
Non-School Day Example
| 7:30am – 9:30am | Free Play, Snack about 9:30am |
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| 9:30am – 11:00am | Free Play/Special Activity |
| 11:00am – 11:45am | Outdoor Play |
| 11:45am – 12:45pm | Lunch |
| 12:45pm – 1:30pm | Quiet Time |
| 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Field Trip or Special Activity |
| 3:30pm – 4:00pm | Free Play in Interest Centres |
| 4:00pm – 4:30pm | Snack and Outdoor Play |
| 4:30pm – 5:15pm | Free Play/Movie |
| 5:15pm – 5:45pm | Clean up and pick up by parents |
OPTIONAL PROGRAMS & LESSONS
Special lessons or programs are offered for additional fees. Registrations are provided at the Centre and some programs/lessons are supervised by our staff. Parents who are interested in having children attend must register through the Centre.
PROGRAMS FOR OLDER CHILDREN
A special program operates for older children at the Centre. “Club” is usually for children in grades five and six. This program runs with a supervisor in a separate room(s). The intent is to provide increased opportunity for students to have input and be responsible for designing their program. Students plan activities with assistance from their supervisor, engage in age-appropriate activities and learn leadership skills. Children in Club may hold fund raising activities for their program. The Club may have distal supervision, which is intermittent supervision when there is a planned, time-limited program activity. The goal of distal supervision is to enhance children’s ability to function responsibly and independently of direct adult supervision. There is no Club program on full days such as Spring Break, PD Days or the summer program.