Accessibility PolicyTogether We Grow Learning and Childcare Centre is committed to developing policies, practices, and procedures that provide accessible quality services to its clients and their children. Services will be provided to clients with disabilities in a manner that promotes and respects dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. Together We Grow Learning and Childcare Centre is dedicated to ensuring all programs…
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During the course of the program, photographs and video of the children are sometimes taken. This may be for special days, e.g. Halloween parties, etc., for an article in the newsletter or on the website, by a parent at a class party, or for the annual class photos by a photographer invited by the school. Unless you notify the teacher…
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The Day Nurseries Act of Ontario establishes that all children must be dropped off directly at Together We Grow, and be received by one of our staff. Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre is NOT responsible for children until a staff member receives them. Your children’s arrival will be recorded before you leave the Centre. When you, as a…
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At Together We Grow, we never discourage a child from expressing his/her feelings. Our goal is to teach the children to express themselves in a constructive manner. We want the children to understand their own feelings and those of others. We feel it is best for the teachers to give attention to appropriate behaviour, while de-emphasizing the negative behaviours. Behaviour…
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Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre provides services to children and their families, and therefore has roles and responsibilities with respect to child abuse and neglect. The Child and Family Services Act requires that everyone who has reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is in need of protection, shall immediately report the suspicion and the information on which…
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The Ministry requires Together We Grow to collect certain information about its students (enrolment packages, immunization info, emergency contacts etc.) This information is kept on file in the main office which is located at the front entrance of the building. With the exception of one emergency card which is required to be available in the classroom. This information is available…
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A criminal reference vulnerable sector screening is a precautionary measure at Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre designed to ascertain whether employees or volunteers providing direct service to children have a criminal history which could potentially make them unsuitable for certain positions of trust. A positive response may or may not preclude employment or volunteering with Together We Grow…
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Please advise us as soon as possible of any changes in your registration, and/or medical information, and especially of your telephone number. For your child's safety, it is critical that your child's emergency contact information is up-to-date at all times. Your child's well-being, in the event of an emergency, could depend on it.
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Full Lock-down Full Lock-down is used in a serious situation where the threat is inside, on, or very near to the school. Over the PA system we will transmit the following message: May I have your attention, all staff and students! This is a Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre Emergency The school is now in FULL LOCK-DOWN! The…
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When Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre undertakes a Field Trip, we will follow the following procedures: The adult/child ratio will be minimum 1 adult to 3 children. The teacher will take a card file with the emergency information on each child attending the field trip. All field trips will either be “walking” field trips, or a hired bus…
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This policy was created to ensure that in the event of a fire, staff and children are aware of procedures to evacuate the premises safely and with least risk. A total evacuation & fire drill is conducted, and recorded once a month. All fire extinguishers and smoke alarms must be checked monthly. A record is kept. Each staff member has…
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Program Name: Provide the name of the child care centre or private-home day care agency. Date: Provide the date that the Serious Occurrence Notification Form is posted on site. Date of Occurrence: Provide the date that the serious occurrence happened. Type: Provide the type of serious occurrence, according to the definitions set out in the MCSS / MCYS 2009 Serious…
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This policy provides direction to all parents, staff, students and volunteers about the appropriate response with Inclement Weather conditions. This policy helps create a safe environment for all children, staff, students and volunteers at Together We Grow Learning and Childcare Centre. Weather conditions can change throughout the day. When weather conditions are questionable, principals can consult Environment Canada’s www.weatheroffice.gc.ca for…
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Together We Grow Childcare & Learning Centre is committed to fostering a school environment that promotes and sustains high quality inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care. We provide opportunities for all children to develop their language, social, physical and cognitive abilities. All children, including those identified with special needs are welcomed and valued. This policy provides direction to all staff,…
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The Philosophy of Active Play The playground, and outdoor play, is an important part of a child's physical development and provides learning opportunities different from an indoor environment. At Together We Grow we believe that if children understand the importance of exercise and gross motor development at an early age they will carry the habit into adulthood. An active body…
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Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre uses this resource guideline to strengthen the quality of our programs and ensure high quality and enriching experiences that lead to positive outcomes in relation to the children’s learning, development, health and safety, nutrition and well-being through play based learning. As they pursue their choices and plans, children explore, ask and answer questions,…
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If a child receives an injury while at the Centre, the staff member present will: Immediately tend to the child's injury (i.e. apply ice, BandAid, etc.) Fill out an “Accident Report” which is to be signed by the staff member and parent. Once the Accident Report is signed, it will be filed in the child's file. Should a child receive…
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The Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre is equipped with an Electronic Door Control System with push-button access. All parents will be provided an access code upon commencement of the program. Should a parent forget their access code, the office staff will be there to open the door. Access codes will be given to parents only; and therefore are…
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Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre is responsible for delivering services that promote the health, safety and well being of all children. We are accountable to the public and to the ministry to demonstrate that our services are consistent with relevant legislation, regulations, and policies. What is a Serious Occurrence? A “Serious Occurrence” is defined in Section 1 of…
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