Centre Rules & Guidelines

• Present your child to a staff member, making sure that he/she is aware of your child’s arrival. The Centre does not accept legal responsibility for a child unless he/she is properly handed over to a staff member.

• It is advisable for a parent to plan to spend a bit of time with his/her child at the Centre each morning in order that the transition be made as easily as possible.

• Children will not be accepted at the Centre while the group is away. Please deliver your child to the location of the group.

• Staff must be made aware of your child’s departure. Again, try to allow extra time in your schedule so that your child may put away the toys he/she is using, show you his/her project of the day and get dressed.

• Children often return from the parks around 5:00 pm. Parents are welcome to pick them up directly from the parks. A sign will be posted indicating the location of the group.

• Children will be released to authorized persons only. Please confirm arrangements made with other people picking up your child, as well as notify the staff if the individual is not listed on your child’s resume. Alternate pick up people will be asked for ID if they are not known by the staff.

• If parents request a taxi to pick up their child from the Centre, parents are advised that once the taxi driver removes the child from the Centre, the child becomes the parents’ responsibility.

We ask that the children arrive at the Centre before 10:30 am and if this is not possible, not to bring them in until after 1:30 pm. Between 11:00 am and 1:30 pm it is very busy as the children are preparing to eat and then rest. Children who come in at this time are usually upset that they cannot greet their friends and play. Parents’ cooperation with this is greatly appreciated.

• Any time a parent picks up his/her child after the time specified in the contract, he/she shall sign a late form and a fine will be imposed.

• The first occurrence will result in a $25.00 fine and a verbal warning.

• The second offence (within a 6 month time frame) will result in a fine ($50) and a written warning notifying the parent of the possibility of expulsion from the Co-operative on the next offence.

• On the third offence (within a 6 month time frame from the 2nd offence), the Executive Director is required to bring it to the attention of the Board at which time the Board may proceed with expulsion of the member, unless the member can show cause why expulsion should not be proceeded with.

Whenever a child is not picked up by 6:30 p.m., the Centre is not contacted, and the designated emergency people are not available, the Department of Social Services will be notified, and the child will be delivered to Crisis Nursery at 1020 Victoria Avenue.

To discontinue services or reduce hours (ie: from fulltime to part-time or drop in; or from part-time to drop-in – provided space is available for part time or drop in care), the following is required:

•  A minimum of 6 weeks written notice  

• Notice will only be accepted for the last day of the month (for example, if notice is given August 12, the child’s last day would be September 30).

• Full fee may be paid in lieu of notice 

Parents may choose to continue their own membership in our Co-operative and be placed on our Inactive Member Roster. Unless you intend to maintain contact with the Centre or plan to utilize the service again in the future, we recommend that you retire from membership.

• Favourite blanket or cuddly toy (optional)
• A complete change of clothing
• Shoes: weather depending indoor and outdoor shoes
• Clothing for outdoor play
• Water bottle
• Diapers (if needed); if pullups are brought, they must be Velcro style to aid in quick changes
• One package of diaper wipes / month

The Centre will not accept responsibility for lost, missing or damaged items of children participating in the activities of the Centre. If items are missing, please check the Lost and Found box located by Daycare entrance. It is advisable to label all items that are brought it. 

Provide your child with adequate clothing including:

• A complete and adequate change of clothing which can be stored in his / her cubi.

• Please label all articles of clothing in order that lost items may be returned.

• In the instance that insufficient clothing has been supplied, the Centre will make use of its small stock of extra clothing. 

We suggest the following as proper apparel for outdoor play:

Winter 

• Warm boots with waterproof soles (rubber is better than vinyl)
• A snowsuit (generally a two-piece is better than a one-piece)
• Two pairs of mittens on strings
• A draw string hood and/or hat
• A scarf
• Non-skid shoes

Summer 

• Hat
• Shirt
• Light jacket or sweater
• Walking shoes
• Swimsuit and towel

Spring/Autumn 

• A splash suit (useful, but not essential)
• Layers of sweaters or jackets that can easily be put on or taken off
• Mittens for cooler days
• Waterproof boots