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Our Philosophy
We strive to work in partnership
with the family to promote the healthy,
optimal development of each child. We
believe that parents play the most important
role in their child's life. Daycare is not a
replacement for parents but an extension of
them and parents have a right to expect the
best of care for their children when they
are not with them.
Children
learn through hands - on experiences and
play situations. We provide a safe and
healthy environment for children which
encourages independent exploration and
experimentation within a variety of
stimulating learning centers. As Early
Childhood Educators, we seek to provide a warm,
nurturing environment for all children in
our care. We recognize that each child is a
unique individual and we offer first hand
experiences, together with adult guidance,
in order that each child be encouraged to
develop at his/her own pace.
The social
connections which children form throughout
the early years are an essential element in
the process of learning the skills of
cooperation and conflict resolution.
We believe
that it is essential for children to be
given the opportunity for social interaction
that is both respectful and rewarding.
Also, the opportunity must be given to
practice skills which assist in resolving
the conflicts encountered daily.
It is our
goal to assist parents in the process of
raising independent responsible children.
Our Goals
Children are provided with the opportunity
for socialization by experiencing
respectful, caring interaction with each
other and with adults.
Children are provided with
the opportunity to develop positive
self-esteem through interaction as well as
mastery of specific developmental tasks.
Children will have the
opportunity to learn listening skills and
express and channel feelings and needs.
Children will have the
opportunity to develop a sense of
responsibility.
Children will be challenged
intellectually, physically, socially and
emotionally in order to develop to the
maximum of his/her potential.
Our History
Learning and Growing was
initially established by a group of 8
parents concerned about the need for Daycare
in their community. On December 30, 1985,
Learning and Growing Day Care was officially
incorporated as a non-profit, government
funded organization. The founding group of
parents comprised the original Board of
Directors.
The Centre
acquired 3,100 square feet of space at 3659
Roblin Boulevard. In 1991, the Day Care
expanded its facility to provide Infant
Care. The center was licensed for a
total of 48 spaces, 4 infant and 44
preschool. A staff of ten Early
Childhood educators where employed by the
Center.
In the
summer of 2006 the Day Care underwent major
changes. The staff and children
were relocated to a neighborhood school and
community club as the entire center was
gutted for renovation. Upon completion
of the renovation the Day Care increased to
5000 square feet. The center was then
able to increase the number of licensed
spaces to 76. Of the 76 newly created spaces
12 spaces are for infants and 64 are for
preschool. Learning and Growing now
employees a staff of 17. With a new
state of art facility and top notch
programming Learning & Growing Daycare
continues to be a leader in the child
care community.
Our Staff
At Learning & Growing we
have a dedicated group of caregivers.
Each and every day they offer a program
that is fun, interesting, challenging
and educational. They focus on the
development and growth of the individual
child by providing inclusive programming
in an animated, fun and caring way.
They are particularly cognizant of the
social and emotional development of each
child.
Our team has
specializations in the areas of infant
and toddler development, children with
disabilities, applied management and
American Sign Language. We place great
emphasis on education and training and
attend many workshops and courses
throughout the year including the annual
Manitoba Early Childhood Conference. We
go to great lengths to help families and
children through the trials and
tribulations of early childhood and we
have many great resources with helpful
information.
Staff Training
| *ECE III |
ECE II |
*CCA in training |
CCA
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| 3 staff |
6 staff |
3 staff |
5 staff
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*ECE – Early childhood
educator
*CCA – Childcare
assistant
All staff are trained in
emergency first aid and infant, child
and adult CPR.
Our
pARENTS
Parents are
invited and encouraged to participate in the
operation of the Daycare in any number of
capacities. The Daycare is managed by a
Parent Board of Directors and involvement at
this level is welcomed. The Board has a
Fundraising Committee and from time to time,
will enlist the assistance of parents in
fundraising projects designed to improve our
facility.
Parents are
encouraged to volunteer their time for
special events and outings. We welcome
extra hands on field trips and may approach
you for assistance on a specific event. On
occasion, parents have access to items or
events which may be of interest to the
children. We appreciate any resources you
may have such as magazines, fabrics, other
potential craft materials or items of
interest. Please approach any of the staff
with ideas or suggestions you might have.
Although we are
fully aware of the busy lives parents lead,
we invite you to participate with your child
in Daycare events. Your relaxed presence
assures your child that Daycare is a fun,
exciting place to be!
Parent communication is very
important. Parents should feel comfortable
to bring any complaints or concerns to the
staff. We are very parent directed and feel
that it is important to ensure that the
families needs are being met through the
centre to the best of our ability. Phone
calls to care givers as well as daily
morning or evening chats with staff are
encouraged. The staff will be sending notes
home with the children at least once per
week.
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