Which holidays are you closed for ?
We’re closed for all statutory holidays and Remembrance Day, Truth and Reconciliation day and Easter Monday.
Are we required to pay for holiday closures and sick days ?
Yes, you are required to pay for holidays in which we are closed and sick days.
Do you accommodate cultural food restrictions or allergies ?
Yes, we accommodate cultural food restrictions to the best of our ability and we accommodate allergies. We are also peanut free centre.
What information/ how is the information provided about my child’s day ?
We use an APP called Storypark ( https://ca.storypark.com) to provide information about the child’s routine such as how long they slept, what they ate and some activities that they did through the day.
What kind of curriculum do you use?
We follow the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework. We are Play-based Emergent curriculum, which means that we follow the children’s needs and interests when planning our daily activities. https://www.ednet.ns.ca/docs/nsel_curriculum_framework_en.pdf
What kind of foods do you serve, can I bring my own food ?
We follow the Nova Scotia Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Early Learning and Childcare programs. Foods brought from home must follow to the food and beverage criteria. https://www.ednet.ns.ca/docs/nsel_food_nutrition_guide_en.pdf
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