This program helps prepare the children for the upcoming Kindergarten environment. Circle time, small group activities, free play, creative art experiences and baking are all included in this program.
At Halfmoon Bay Childcare Centre we provide a play-based program for 3 -5 year old children. A teacher-child ratio of 1 to 8 or less is maintained. Class sizes are limited to 16 in order to provide high-quality care.
Our daily program follows a basic routine that offers both structured and unstructured activities throughout the day. The program is kept flexible enough to meet the needs of the individual as well as the group. We offer a wide variety of creative learning experiences both inside and outside classroom settings based on the interests of the group in our centre. Some of the areas of exploration include nature, music, storytelling and writing, movement, construction, science, puzzles and logic, cooking, construction and dramatic play.
We are outside exploring and participating in free and organized physical activity for at least 2 hours a day. Please make sure that your child has weather appropriate shoes/boots and clothing. In addition to what your child needs to bring daily, during the warmer months please also send a sunhat, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, and life jacket if they have one.
DAILY SCHEDULE
- 8:00-8:30 am* Sign-in happens in the gazebo outside
- 8:00 am Centre opens and children engage in free play – choice of art, water play, puzzles, play dough, table & floor toys, etc.
- 10:00 am Clean-up and Circle-time
- 10:30 am Morning Snack followed by Quiet Time
*please make sure that your child has had breakfast before coming and/or send an item to eat right as they arrive - 11:15 am Outside Time
- 12:30/1:00 pm Lunch Time
- 1:00 pm Quiet Time and quiet activities
- 1:30 pm Circle and Afternoon activities
- 2:30 pm Circle Time
- 3:00 pm Small group activities & Outside time
- 3:00–3:30pm* Sign-out happens outside in the gazebo
- 3:30 pm Centre closes
*Please be on time for pick-up as there is a late fee after closure time. See our Parent handbook for details on Late Pick-up Policy, Intoxicated or Unfit Parent or Guardian.
DID YOU KNOW?
We rely on our community for financial help to keep our program running and thriving. Donations allow our centre to be the best that it can be for all the children to facilitate and enrich their learning experiences. We are a registered charity and would be happy to provide a tax receipt for any donations.
DONATE TO THE CENTREOTHER WAYS TO HELP