Other Things to Know

Open-Door Communication

Parents are welcome to drop in at any time. Parents are also welcome to stay for as long as they have made arrangements for THEIR OTHER CHILDREN not registered in the program.

Parents are asked to be familiar with the centre’s policies and procedures and to feel free to communicate with the staff about the progress of their child, program activities, and centre operation. Your interest in our program and your child is encouraged and welcome.

Reporting Suspicions of Child Abuse

This is something we hope is never necessary, but when it may be, the centre is required by law to report suspected or disclosed abuse. The procedures are designed to protect the child.

The centre is not permitted to contact the parent unless specifically directed to by the Minister of Social Services. It is no the responsibility of the staff to determine if abuse has occurred. It is the mandate of the Ministry to investigate and decide if abuse has occurred.

The concern of the centre is solely with the safety and well-being of the child.

Child Custody

If there are legal documents pertaining to court proceedings, the centre needs a copy on file. They will be returned to you when your child stops attending. If the police are called to the centre, these documents assist the police in helping the child/parents with pick-up concerns.

If custody papers are in place already, a copy should provided.

Unresolved custody disputes are very difficult situations for the child, parents, and staff.

Keeping your child’s file up to date with regards to authorized person(s) that may pick-up your child is required.

Emergencies (Forest Fires, Floods, Earthquakes)

The centre will practice fire drills so that your child will exit the building quickly. In cases of a real fire, children will be taken next door. It is one reason we wear slippers! No stopping for shoes, backpacks, food, etc. Parents will then be called to pick up their children and take them home.

We will only evacuate the centre when necessary.

An emergency plan will be issued to all families as part of the registration package.

An emergency number for contact off coast is now also required by the government. If there was a terrible earthquake, and you are gone, where would you want your child to go?

• There are so many words which describe Sheila's incredible talent as a teacher and caregiver. She is loving, enthusiastic, creative, patient and so much more.

  Sheila cares for each child individually, she listens and understands each one so well. We have had two boys lucky enough to spend time at Sheila's and they have both learned so much through the monthly theme's, creative activity and play. It is obvious how much time and preparation is put into every day to make learning fun for everyone. She is a master at teaching respect, friendship and fairness to the children.

  Thank you Sheila for all you do, we don't know what we'd do without you!

  -- Ward & Nancy Ellis-Winters (Ethan and Zachary's parents)

  I can't say enough about my experience with Sheila! She is absolutely wonderful with the children. She's loving, creative, and nurturing. She monitors their behavior carefully and helps them cultivate positive communication skills even as she teaches them the importance of healthy boundaries.

  -- Brenda Gerbrandt, whose two children each attended Sheila's daycare for two years