Our Programs & Policies
At the Whitney Child Centre we believe in the Foundations of Learning: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement and Expression.
Operational Days
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September to June
March Break: One (1) week
Winter Break: Two (2) weeks
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Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day
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TBD
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TBD
First day of school is Tuesday, September 5, 2023 for full time children.
Part-time children have staggered entry over the first two weeks of September and will be communicated to all parents.
Only full-time daycare children, registered kindergarten and school-aged children may attend on the public school PA days. Part time children are not accepted on these days.
Upcoming events.
Check back regularly to find out what types of new extracurricular programming we have in store.
Children will have an opportunity to explore different learning experiences to further enhance their gross motor skills and well-being.
Policies
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Waitlist Policy
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Emergency Management Policy and Procedures, incl Fire and Evacuation
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Allergy and Anaphylaxis Policy
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Individualized Support Plan Policy
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Positive Behaviour and Guidance Policy and Guidelines
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Sleep Room Supervision Policy
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Parent Issues and Concerns Resolution Procedure
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Serious Occurrence Policy
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Child Abuse Policy
Accessibility
The Whitney Child Centre is committed to improving access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers that may interfere with their ability to make full use of our facilities.
If you require a specific accommodation, are experiencing difficulty accessing our services because of a disability or have feedback to tell us how we are doing, please contact the Centre.
Join Whitney Child Centre
At the Whitney Child Centre we believe in the Foundations of Learning: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement and Expression.
We value and respect parents as their children's first teachers and the reason we encourage our educators to partner with parents in their childs’ learning.
Select a program that suits your needs.
Toddler Program
Ages: 18 - 30 months
Your youngest learners need to feel safe and supported so they can learn with their whole body and all of their senses. We create rich environments that encourage toddlers to explore and discover the world around them; helping them to engage in experiences designed to support their optimal development in all domains.
Pre-School Program
Ages: 2.5 - 3.8 years
Our program focuses on giving our preschoolers a strong foundation for the elementary years. This includes academic concepts of literacy and math, such as counting, colouring, and letter recognition and developing large and fine motor skills, such as walking in a line and using a pencil. It also includes social and school-readiness skills, such as making friends, sharing and taking turns.
Kindergarten Morning and Afternoon Child Care Program
Grades: Jr. and Sr.
Our program focuses on building relationships, developing physical skills, and teaching developmental appropriate practices, which include activities and experiences for all domains of development such as - cognitive, social-emotional, language and literacy, physical- motor and creative.
School-age Morning and Afternoon Child Care Program
Grades: 1 - 6
Our program focuses on building relationships, developing physical skills, and teaching developmental appropriate practices, which include activities and experiences for all domains of development such as - cognitive, social-emotional, language and literacy, physical- motor and creative.
