Philosophy / Mission Statement:

At Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre our philosophy focuses on developing special relationships between parents and staff that will create an environment in which all children under our care are given the opportunity to begin to explore their full potential.  We provide an environment where children can learn about the world around them and provide opportunities for healthy relationships between other children and adults. 

Our goal is to provide a stimulating program that enables your child to reach their full potential in all areas of development:  Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social and Language.  Children are involved in different areas of play in each of our three groups.  Throughout the day, various activities are available for the children.  Our daily schedule provides for both indoor and outdoor activities: 

1.    Cognitive (Math) & Fine Motor Play Area:  Allows children to work independently and/or cooperatively using alphabet and number counting puzzles, building blocks, sorting shapes, pegs and pegboards, patterning and sequencing activities, lacing, number counting, etc. 

2.    Large Motor Physical Activity:  Daily indoor and outdoor physical activities that include bean bag and ball tossing, hoops, balancing and coordination games, climbing structure, riding toys, ball games, running, jumping, pushing and pulling activities and building in the sandbox.  

3.    Creative Activities:  Encourages self expression and creativity using a variety of art materials, painting, cutting and pasting, drawing, colouring, etc. 

4.    Sand and Water Play(Sensory):  Provides opportunities to explore, to create, to feel using sand, water, play dough and various textured materials. 

5.    Dramatic Play:  Provides opportunities to learn about his/her feelings through role playing using dress-up clothes, various prop boxes including kitchen area, grocery store, doctor’s office, mechanical shop, etc.  Also includes an understanding and awareness of diversities through multi-cultural and special needs dolls and props.     

6.    Music and Movement:  Encourages self expression, creativity and fun using various types of music, musical instruments, musical movements with props, etc. 

7.    Book and Quiet Centre:  Promotes enjoyment in reading in a quiet and relaxing setting.  Includes puppets, story telling activities, puzzles and a variety reading materials. 

8.    Science and Nature Area:  Promotes exploring and discovery using magnets, magnifying glasses, weight scales, activities for touch, smell and sound.  Learning and awareness of surroundings. 

9.    Circle and Group Time:  It’s a time for children to gather together, listen to stories, sing songs and discuss weekly themes that helps build vocabulary and listening skills, imagination, problem solving, creativity, confidence, taking turns, etc.         

At Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre, we recognize and are aware of each individual child’s development so that they can be encouraged to grow.

PROGRAM STATEMENT 

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre is fully licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and governed by the Day Nurseries Act to provide programming for children eighteen (18) months to five (5) years of age.  Our centre is staffed with qualified Registered Early Childhood Educators as well as Early Childhood Assistants.  Our program will create opportunities for your child to develop emotionally, creatively, socially, physically and intellectually.  Our age appropriate curriculum covers daily activities that include language, arithmetic and science, social studies, music, arts and crafts, social communication and physical education.  Time spent at Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre will provide your child with the freedom to explore in a safe, caring, stimulating and educational environment. 

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 

Admission Requirements 

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre is licensed for Toddlers (18 months to 2 ½ years), Preschoolers (2 ½ years to 3 ½years) and Kindergarten (3 ½ years to 5 years).  All required forms must be filled out and submitted to the Supervisor before the child can be enrolled in the centre.  Parents are to inform the Supervisor of changes to important information immediately (ie. new address, telephone number, etc.)  

Hours of Operation 

We are open Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm.  We are closed on the following holidays: 

New Years Day Canada Day  Christmas Eve Family Day  Civic Holiday Christmas Day Good Friday  Labour Day  Boxing Day  Easter Monday Thanksgiving Day  New Years Eve Victoria Day             

There is no reduction of fees when these holidays take place. 

Staff 

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre is staffed with qualified Registered Early Childhood Educators as well as Early Childhood Assistants.  Our staff are given the opportunity for ongoing professional development and are certified in Basic First Aid and CPR. 

Child Care Fees 

Fees can be made by cash or cheque.  Please make your cheques payable to:  Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre Inc.  Fees are to be paid one month in advance.  Fees are required for any statutory holidays that occur during the month and also for any child absences due to illness, holidays, etc.  Please call child care centre for rates.

Registration Fees 

There is a $30.00 non-refundable registration fee for the first child and $20.00 for each additional child, payable upon acceptance of your child into the centre.  This registration fee is required to reserve your child a space in the centre. 

Receipts 

Income Tax Receipts will be issued at the beginning of February for the previous year.  

Arrival 

Staff will sign children in upon arrival.  An attendance binder is kept for this purpose.  A staff member must acknowledge arrival before you leave the premises.  Children must not be sent into the room alone.  The Child Care Centre will not be responsible for any child who is not brought to the classroom by the parent and acknowledged by a staff member. 

The Child Care Centre offers a carefully structured Early Childhood Education Program.  In order for your child to benefit from the full program, we ask that your child arrive by 9:00 a.m.  If your child will not be attending on a certain day, the Supervisor must be notified. 

Departure 

Parents are to alert a staff member to the departure of their child from the Centre or the playground.  All children must be signed out by a staff member in the attendance binder. 

Children will not be released in taxis or sent home with any unauthorized person.  Only persons listed on the child’s application form are allowed to pick up the child.  If someone other than the authorized pick up person is scheduled to pick up the child, the parent must phone the Centre or send a signed note of consent.  The authorized pick up person must show staff photo Identification in order for the child to be released to them.  Children are not allowed to arrive or depart unaccompanied. 

This Centre has a fee for “late pick-up”, that is picking up your child after closing time.  The late fee is meant as a penalty, not an added service.  It is expected that parents will respect our closing hours.  Parent(s) will be asked to sign the Late Pick-up Form acknowledging that they were late picking up their child.  If we are unable to reach you one hour after closing time the Police Department and Children’s Aid will be contacted.    Please make sure that you contact numbers are up-to-date. 

Nutrition 

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre provides a hot and nutritious lunch and one morning and afternoon snack prepared fresh on site by the child care centre cook.  Our food program exceeds the Ministry requirements and is designed to follow the Canadian Food Guide.  Weekly Menus are posted outside the kitchen.  Parents need to inform us at the time of registration if the child has any food allergies or restrictions.  Please do not bring food from home as other children may be allergic to ingredients. 

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre is a peanut/nut free school in order to better service the needs of all families.  We strive to provide a safe and secure learning environment. 

Medication 

The ECE teacher in each room will be assigned to administer the prescribed medication.  All medication administered needs to be in its original container or is accompanied by a physician’s note and the Child Care’s “Medication Form” filled out by the child’s parent or legal guardian.  The note must include the date, child’s full name, type of medication, amount and times that the medication is to be given.  All medication is kept in a locked container. 

For everyone’s benefit, children who are sick will not be admitted to the Child Care Centre.  A child will not be admitted if they have a communicable disease or show signs of fever, diarrhea or vomiting.  It is the Child Care policy that a child must be symptom free for 24 hours before he/she is re-admitted to the Child Care Centre.  In the case of head lice, a child is not to attend the Child Care Centre until treated and is completely nit-free.   

If your child becomes ill during the day, the parent or emergency contact will be notified and the child will need to be picked up from the Child Care Centre.  A physician’s note is required for re-admittance to the Child Care Centre after a lengthy illness, communicable disease or if the Centre should be in doubt regarding the health of the child.  To protect everyone’s health, smoking is prohibited at all times in the Child Care Centre and outside Playground area. 

Children are required by the Day’s Nursery Act to be outside for at least two hours per day (weather permitting).  In spring and summer, the Child Care Centre will monitor the outdoor air quality (smog) and the intensity of the sun.  When the Ontario Ministry of Environment issues a Smog Advisory Alert, it is the policy of Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre that the children will not participate in outdoor play. 

During the spring and summer months, Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre practices Sun Safety by limiting time spent in the sun during the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.  Activities are set up in shaded areas and children are all required to wear a hat.  Parents are asked to provide SPF 15 or higher sunscreen.  If a child does not have sunscreen available, it will be provided by the Child Care Centre.  If the UV index is too high, it is the policy of Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre that the children will not participate in outdoor play. 

During the winter months, Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre practices the Extreme Weather Alert.  When the temperature and wind chill is combined at -25C the children will stay indoors.  When the temperature is -15C without the wind chill, outdoor time will be shortened.  Alternatively, children will be taken on a short neighbourhood walk.  Parents are asked to provide hats, mittens, boots, snow pants and a warm jacket for their children in the winter months. 

Clothing  

Each child should have a permanent backpack at the Child Care Centre that will contain a full change of clothing.  All clothing needs to be labeled with the child’s full name.  The Child Care Centre cannot be responsible for lost clothing or jewelry.  Please send your child in seasonally appropriate attire which will not prohibit his/her full and comfortable participation in our program. 

Please do not place any food or drink products in the backpack, or any toys.  Other children may be allergic to the ingredients in the food/drink, and toys from home may cause too many unnecessary tears if they get lost, misplaced or claimed by other children.

Diapers 

Parents are expected to provide adequate supply of diapers and wipes for their child.  Parents will be notified to bring in more diapers and wipes when their supply runs low. 

Toilet Training 

When a child is ready for toilet training, parents will be asked to provide plenty of training pants.  It is the parent's responsibility to take home wet or soiled clothing to be laundered. 

Bed Clothing 

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre provides each child with an individual cot labeled with the child’s name.  A bed sheet is also provided.  The Child Care Centre disinfects the cots each week and changes the bed sheets. 

Each parent is asked to provide a child-sized blanket for their child’s cot.  Parents are to pick-up this blanket each Friday, launder it and return it on Monday. 

Accidents 

Minor cuts and bruises that are handled by the staff are recorded in an Accident Report and kept on file.  When the child is picked up, parents are notified of the accident and are required to sign the Accident Report. 

Accidents or illnesses requiring medical attention will be immediately reported to the parents.  It is the parent’s responsibility to come to the Child Care Centre and transport the child to the Doctor or hospital.  In the event of an emergency, the Child Care Centre will call 911 for immediate medical care.  A staff member will accompany the child to the hospital if necessary.    The parents will also be notified and requested to meet staff at the hospital.

Under no circumstances is a staff member to drive the child to the hospital in their own car.   

Moving Children to the Next Age Group 

As the Child Care Centre only has a certain number of spaces in each age group, there may not be a space available when it is time for your child to move up.  If there is no available space for your child, you will be given at least 4 weeks written notice to withdrawal your child and make other arrangements. 

Behaviour Management 

Children will be encouraged to verbalize their aggression rather than resort to physical action.  However if a child does resort to physical aggression, the situation will be discussed with the child so that he/she may gain the understanding of the problem.  If another child is involved, both children will be taken aside and the situation discussed with them.   If the dispute has reached a point where discipline has to be taken the child will be removed from the situation until he/she has calmed down and then discussion can take place. 

The supervisor will monitor the Behaviour Management practices of staff that provide care in the Centre.  The supervisor will complete the “Supervision of Children Behaviour Management” form every four months for each staff member.  Each staff member will read and sign the Child Care’s Behaviour Management and Behaviour Contravention Policy annually.  Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre expects staff to use positive behaviour when dealing with the children in their care. 

Excursions 

As part of the daily programs, children will take part in supervised activities in the immediate vicinity of the Child Care Centre such as public libraries, walking tours of the neighbourhood and local stores.  Signed permission forms will be required for excursions outside the immediate community. 

Parent Involvement 

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre encourages parental involvement.  There is an open door policy so that parents can set appointments with their child’s teacher or the Child Care Supervisor to discuss any issues as they see fit or related to the centre and their child’s development.  Parents are also invited to visit classrooms, participate in fund raising events and field trips.  Though parent involvement is welcome, they are subject to the same expectations and standards as our staff.  Parent bulletin boards are located throughout the centre, so please check for updates including menu changes, special event notices and other pertinent information.  

Child Abuse 

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre is committed to taking a proactive position regarding the prevention of child abuse.  Our staff is legally responsible for reporting any suspicions of child abuse to the Children’s Aid Society.  Staff is not responsible for proving whether or not abuse has occurred.  It is the responsibility of the Children’s Aid Society to investigate and decide on the appropriate action to be taken on behalf of the child.   

THANK-YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN FAN-TASTIC SCHOLARS CHILD LEARNING CENTRE.

Years in Business: Since 2009
Facility Type: Group
Curriculum Type: Academic
License Capacity: Maximum 47 Children
Ages of Children:
Toddlers - 18 mths to 2.5 yrs
Preschool - 2.5 to 3.5 yrs
Kindergarten - 3.5 to 5 yrs
Integrated Special Needs: No
Availability: Full Time
Teacher to Child Ratio: Toddler 1:5,  Preschool 1:8,  Kindergarten 1:8
Staff have current CPR? Yes
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fee Schedule: Please call centre
Subsidy Available? No
Toilet Training Required? Depends on the age of the child
Immunization Required? Yes
Languages: English
Meals an Snacks  Provided?  Lunch with Morning and Afternoon Snacks available with Water, Juice and Milk
Accommodation for Special Diets? Yes
Professional Associations? Member of Association of Daycare Operators of Ontario (ADCO), Member of College of Early Childhood Educators, Member of Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY), Member of Raising the Bar

Please contact Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre at
(289) 396- 7306 to discuss your
family's childcare needs


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