Centennial Daycare Centre

Program

Hot Lunch Program

We provide a nutritious hot lunch and two snacks each day paid for by the monthly fee. Children and staff prepare the morning snack. Fresh baked items and fruit are provided in the afternoon. You are welcome to bring a special treat or food so the Day Care can share in family celebrations such as birthdays and holidays. Please let the Day Care staff know ahead of time so they can plan appropriately.

Please inform us of any allergies or religious observances. These requests will be respected.

Please inform staff of any changes, concerns, or events that may assist in caring for your child.

Music & Sports

Each week our children enjoy two special additions to our regular routines:

Music:

Every Monday morning we welcome Katherine Dennison a trained music therapist into our centre. Katherine leads a music circle with each of our programs that introduces children to the concepts of rhythm and beat, while helping them develop memory skills as they learn new songs, balance and spacial awareness as they dance to music and move through games, and introduces them to different instruments.

Sportball:

Every Thursday morning children get the opportunity to be active through sports. Sportball is a non-competitive sports program designed for young children. Children are introduced to 7 popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, golf, tennis, baseball, and volleyball. Through games and make-believe, children learn the skills of playing these sports in a fun and supportive environment.

http://www.sportball.ca/

Daily Schedule

Families are encouraged to arrive between 7:30-9:30 and may pick-up their children at anytime during the day. This is a flexible schedule that changes with the needs of the group or individual.

Schedule

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7:30-8:45
	Both programs are combined in our downstairs main play space. Children make their own choice of what to play with. Programs separate at 8:30.
8:45-10:00
Snack and Art	Children may choice between having morning snack or doing one of the staff prepared art activities. Morning Snack is packed up at 9:30.
9:30-10:30
Downstairs Program - Outdoor Play/Gym	Children go outside to play in our centre’s play-yard. On rainy days children may be taken to the buildings gym instead of outside.
Upstairs Program	Children make their own choice of what to play with followed by a teacher led small group circle time (10:30-10:45) .
10:30-11:30
Upstairs Program - Outdoor Play/Gym	Children go outside to play in our centre’s play-yard. On rainy days children may be taken to the buildings gym instead of outside.
Downstairs Program	Teacher led small group circle time (10:30-10:45) followed by children making their own choices of what to play with.
11:30-12:15
LUNCH TIME	hot lunches
12:00-12:30
Bathroom Routines	Children are encouraged to use the toilet or have their diapers changed before lying down for a rest. Children brush their teeth and wash their hands and faces.
12:30-1:30/2:30
Rest Time	All children are required to have a quiet rest after lunch, but are not required to sleep. Children who don’t sleep may get up at 1:30 and children who sleep are woken up at 2:30.
1:30-3:00
Afternoon Art and Snack	Children may choice between having afternoon snack or doing one of the staff prepared art activities.
2:30-3:30
Downstairs Program - Outdoor Play/Gym	Children go outside to play in our centre’s play-yard. On rainy days children may be taken to the buildings gym instead of outside.
Upstairs Program	Children make their own choice of what to play with followed by a teacher led small group circle time (3:30-3:45) .
3:30-4:30
Upstairs Program - Outdoor Play/Gym	Children go outside to play in our centre’s play-yard. On rainy days children may be taken to the buildings gym instead of outside.
Downstairs Program	Children make their own choice of what to play with.
4:30-5:30
	Both programs are combined in our downstairs program space. Children make their own choice of what to play with.