Location: 3262 Douglas St., Chemainus
Phone: (250) 416-0026
Philosophy / Mission Statement:
I believe children learn through play by exploring, creating, discussing,
pretending and copying. They learn by using their senses, by seeing, feeling,
tasting, touching and also hearing the results of their actions e.g.. If you
throw those rocks you might hurt a friend. Children learn hand-eye co-ordination
as well as small muscle development by doing puzzles, beads, blocks, etc. They
learn experimentation, sensory experience and tension outlet by play-doh, clay,
finger paint. Children learn social experiences and problem solving by dress-up
and creative imaginative play. They learn language development by reading,
writing, storytelling and "using their words". They learn self care
and gain confidence by learning how to organize and by cleaning up time. Most of
all children learn that they are individuals and can grow up to be just like
you. Everything we do is a new learning experience for your child. We learn how
to speak to one another in a caring, respectful manner, helping create
friendships and social behavioral skills that are important for their future.
My main goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, learning environment that will
stimulate your child emotionally, physically and intellectually.
Program Highlights:
Schedule:
7:30 - 8:30 am- Arrival. Breakfast,
quiet individual activities, books, puzzles, blocks, drawing, ready for school
8:30 - 9:00 am- Walk to school, say good-bye to older children and occasionally
pick up younger friends, walk home
9:00 - 9:45 am- Guided play, circle time, explore a theme box
9:45 - 10:00 am- Wash hands and toilet routine
10:15 - 10:30 am- Snack
10:50 - 11:50 am- Drive to school to pick up Kindergarten children and play on
playground
11:50 - 12:00 - Wash hands and toilet routine
12:00 - 12:30 pm- Lunch
12:30 - 12:45 pm- Read stories
1:00 - 2:00 pm- Quiet time
2:20 - 3:00 pm- Walk to school to pick up our friends
3:00 pm- Wash hands and toilet routine
3:15 - 3:30 pm- Snack
3:30 - 4:30 pm- Afternoon guided activities- art, music, outdoor play, dress-up
4:30 - 5:00 pm- Clean up time and quiet activities or outside play until
departure
5:00 - 5:30 pm- Departure
Center Features:
Indoor waiting
area, snack / meal area, nap / quiet room, reading room / library, computer
terminals, offsite and onsite outdoor play areas, and a large art / craft room.
Years In Business: 3 Years
Licensed? Yes
Facility Type: Family Daycare / Before & After School Care
Curriculum Type: Interactive
License Capacity: Maximum 7 Children
Languages Spoken by Staff: English & Baby Sign Language
Ages of Children: Birth - 12 years
Integrated Special Needs: Yes
Availability: Full Time, Part Time & Drop-In
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:7
Staff Qualifications: Good Beginnings Course, Operating A
Successful Family Child Care Business certificate, Car Seat Training
certificate, F.A.S. Training, Mother of 3 children ages 13, 10 and 3 years
Staff have current CPR? Yes
Hours of Operation: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fee Schedule: please inquire
Subsidy Available? Yes
Toilet Training Required? No
Immunization Required? Yes
Meals & Snacks Provided? Breakfast and Lunch provided in
addition to AM and PM snacks (follow a weekly menu)
Accommodation for Special Diets? Yes
Transportation Available? Yes
Church Affiliation? We acknowledge all cultural celebrations
Professional Associations? District Secretary Girl Guides of Canada,
member of the Parent Committee at Chemainus Elementary School, Calvary Baptist
Church nursery teacher
Please contact
Leanne Simpson at
(250) 416-0026
to discuss
your family's childcare needs
Let them know that you found them on the Canada Child Care
Directory!
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