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Edmonton Northwest Preschool Child Care Centre Please select a topic for more information on this program:
Your family is important at our Centre. We know that parents are the most important people in their child's life, so our staff work as partners with parents to provide the best care possible. Our staff are trained in child development and early childhood education. We give the children a chance to make friends, learn about themselves and about the world around them. But nobody knows your child better than you do. You know best your child's favourite things, interests, fears, joys and hopes. You know how the members of your family get along. And you have shared so many experiences with your child, from family parties to the first day of school. We want to talk with you about what is happening at home, at school and at day care - so we can all understand your child better. We want to work together with all those involved in your child's day. The more consistent we adults are, the more secure your child is likely to feel. When children feel secure, they are more likely to explore, to try new things, to learn and to enjoy! Our door is
always open to your family members. Stop in any time. Why don't
you join us for lunch someday?
We want families to feel that the Centre belongs to them. Here are some ways your family can be involved at the Centre. Each family has their own interests and free time; the important thing is that you choose and enjoy the way you take part. When you get involved, you might find new friends and interests! You might:
We believe in an inclusive program in which children can be themselves and share their cultures. Please share with us celebrations that you do at home and your way of celebrating. What is important to your child is important to us.
We believe that children's programs should provide experiences which foster each child's growth and development. We believe that children's programs should create an environment where friendships are encouraged and each child learns a positive sense of him/herself. The philosophy of our program is that children learn best through play and by doing. You'll see lots of materials and activities available each day for the children to experiment with and explore. By seeing, hearing, touching, tasting and smelling the objects, people and events in their environment, children can learn first hand about the world they live in. The Day Care
follows the Society's inclusionary philosophy, which allows the
opportunity for all children to participate to their full potential
in the program, regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, family
status, or physical or developmental ability.
The most important goal of our program is to give children a positive sense of themselves. We encourage children to try new things, ask questions and say what they think. You'll notice that our staff spend lots of time talking with the children. Staff make positive comments about what children say and do. We want children to be confident, independent and eager to learn. Our program sets goals for each child in all areas of development:
Our Staff, Our Centre, Our Program Our Program: The children are assigned to one of the three rooms in "family groups" which include children aged 6-12yrs. These age groups allow children to work at their own level of development with their peers and older children can take a leadership role while the younger children learn from the older one. Staff are also assigned to one of the rooms and plan activities based on the needs and interests of the children in that room. The three rooms each have a variety of activity centres, which have things like puzzles, drama materials, books, games, creative art supplies, music and construction toys. Parents and staff are encouraged to talk to each other often about what is happening with the children. When concerns come up for you, the staff in your child's room is the first person to talk to. The Program Director will also be happy to discuss any concerns with you. If you are not satisfied with how a concern is resolved, there is also a formal appeal procedure within Community Options. Our Staff: Our Centre is staffed by people who understand what preschool children are all about. Our Program Director has post-secondary education in the field of Early Childhood Development or a related field. All of our staff have First Aid Certificates, all have annual Security Clearances and Child Welfare Checks. Staff also take
part in a variety of professional development opportunities throughout
the year to improve their skills when working with your child.
Our Centre is open Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
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