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It is child-directed, and the rewards come from within the individual child; it is enjoyable and spontaneous. Play does not always produce a product and is focused on the feelings and results the child is seeking in that moment. Play is the mechanism through which all learning happens. It is also how children investigate, form, and reinforce a self concept, how they work through things they don’t understand (be it cognitive, emotional, or social), how literacy and language development occur, and how children explore the world. Different types of play include risky play, sensory or messy play, dramatic play, and loose parts play. Please feel free to ask more about these types of play and how we support them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629410413359-ZNZ4YJ2P7LYSZZP0ZKEW/unsplash-image-L8V802a8lz0.jpg Philosophy - FAMILY INVOLVEMENT Family involvement is a welcome component of our program. Each family will choose the level of involvement that suits the needs of their lives. Involvement opportunities include social events such as potlucks, evenings of exploration, family nights, support opportunities such as taking part in projects or field trips. We believe that parents are the most important people in a child’s life, so we listen and try to act on parents’ concerns, desires and hopes for their children. We welcome participation and ideas from parents. We encourage you to share your occupation, cultural background, interesting experience and expertise with us as that will enrich our program. https://www.happyfootdaycare.com/all-enrolment daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629830039340-WYDO85UKHMGVHA0OWYN9/unsplash-image-1w20Cysy1cg.jpg All - Enrolment Forms Required Consent form Emergency Contact Card Physical form Immunization form Medication permission form The enrolment package will be available in the office or you can request to have an electronic version emailed to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629830125189-2SIUNFOIL5841O7ZPLWV/unsplash-image-Wr3HGvx_RSM.jpg All - Orientation for a New Child Even for children who have been in group care, being in a new centre can be frightening or unfamiliar. All children are expected to have a gradual entry into the centre, which usually lasts one week. This is arranged with us before bringing your child to the centre. Gradual entry gives your child a chance to become familiar with us, with other children and with the routines of the centre while still having the security of your nearby. It also gives you the chance to become comfortable and familiar with the centre for a portion of the day, beginning with one hour and working up to a full day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/df25dc93-8881-4cbf-aa74-8f2c15b6c2f0/gabe-pierce-mLqWFEtlIEs-unsplash.jpg All - Absences Childcare fees are based on enrolment (a reserved space), not on attendance. To maintain a reserved space, fees must be paid during the absence of a child due to illness, holidays, vacation, or for any other reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629830257181-LXHS2D5TLG3H28MZ28KW/unsplash-image-GQSS_8gvuHY.jpg All - Terminating Care One month written notice is to be given for termination of care. This gives another family time to enrol and orientate their child and provide the same opportunities for each family and child. We appreciate as much notice as possible when terminating and will give the same courtesy in return. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629830600077-IFC63EPIV6ABJKR7VS2V/INSTA+POST+SIZE+%2871%29.png All - Arrival When you arrive at the daycare, please: Help your child hang her/his coat in her/his cubby Wash their hands with soap and water Put the lunch in the lunch cupboard Sign the sign-in sheet. We use this sheet during an emergency evacuation. Look around the sign in table – we often post notices, information, etc. Help your child become involved in an activity. When you are leaving please let a staff person know and say goodbye to your child. Sometimes it might seem easier to sneak out, but your child will miss you later and will become concerned about where you are. If your child is having a hard time saying goodbye, it is easier to make the goodbye shorter, so your child can begin to recover from the departure. While a parent is “leaving”, it is all the child can think about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629830714725-10QSJ08WXT0SAT87KFPV/unsplash-image-xH04gkmk1sg.jpg All - Departure Sign your child out on the sign-in sheet and be sure to tell us when you are leaving. Please arrive to pick up your child on time by 5:30 for toddlers, 6:00 for children over three. We will be available for short discussions about your child’s day with you between 5:00 – 6:00pm. If you would like to have a longer discussion with us, we would be happy to arrange a time that is convenient for you and for us. https://www.happyfootdaycare.com/all-programs daily 0.75 2021-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629392343776-70OONICOT6OAJF6OPIRJ/unsplash-image--Ux5mdMJNEA.jpg All Programs - Multi-Age The multi-age program is intended to provide stable child care to families over an extended period and allow deep, rewarding relationships to flourish. We believe that the range of ages provides children with opportunities to both learn from more experienced children and to teach and care for less experienced children. Our goal is to provide a home-like environment for children. There are 8 children registered in the Happy Foot program, and at any given time there are 2-3 children under the age of 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629392892184-YVP0KRRWKF0LB8T2ZJJT/pexels-ron-lach-8544508.jpg All Programs - Responsive Curriculum We expect that with the mixed age range we will encounter a wide range of interests and abilities. We believe this provides us with the opportunity to develop a truly responsive curriculum and program. We negotiate and co-create plans with children. Some plans will be long-term projects while other events may be of short duration. We provide many interesting provocations for children’s exploration. Responsive Curriculum, sometimes called Emergent Curriculum, is curriculum that is built entirely out of the children’s interests. The first part of responsive curriculum involves giving children something to respond to, i.e. free play, an engaging, beautiful environment, and varied experiences. Water, paint, dirt, rocks, songs, relationships, paper, blocks, magnatiles, nature, signs and everyday routines such as lunch, rest, or cleaning are all examples of experiences that can provide a jumping off point for curriculum. Once we notice an interest children have, we scaffold different experiences to support it. Children are learning machines, and will voraciously pursue knowledge about topics they’re interested in. When we allow this natural process to flourish alongside long periods of free play, the typical check marks of preschool are naturally and easily accomplished, without worksheets, without didactic teaching practices, and without forcing children to do things they don’t want to do. Responsive curriculum asserts that learning deeply about fewer topics is more enriching and more satisfying than learning about few (and pre-determined), topics broadly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629409699095-BNJ1BWVJ8GNNX878BEZ7/pexels-cottonbro-3662665.jpg All Programs - Daily Schedule The daily flow of activity is responsive to various factors, including the interests and weather. During the spring and summer months, we spend most of the day outdoors. We often will eat our lunches outside. During the fall and winter months, although we always still go outside, we focus on more project work, spending time in the art, science or block areas, for example. However, there is a basic structure that we base the day on. As the staff and children arrive, we encourage free play so that we can all have a chance to connect with everyone. Morning snack is offered throughout this time, ending approximately at 9:45am. Each day we try to gather the children for a discussion and some songs. Usually it’s in the morning. We gather and encourage the children to participate in this meeting, so that we can share a story, song or experience. We also like to introduce practicum students, substitutes, etc. After the Morning Meeting, the children and staff break into their Assigned Care-giving groups. At approximately 11:30am the groups begin to prepare for lunch-time. Around 12:30pm, we break into two groups. Children who nap regularly begin to prepare for naptime. The non-nappers are usually given a choice to either participate in a quiet activity inside the other room or go outside. We find that most of the children prefer to head outside to stretch and get some fresh air. Later, they are invited to come back inside for a quiet time, where they calm their bodies down by either listening to soothing music or looking at a book quietly. Our afternoon program begins around 2:30, with snack. Children are invited to choose one of the activities being offered by the staff. These might include participation in on-going project work or a walk down the trails or over to another outdoor play space. Finally, around 4:45pm the children and staff begin to prepare for the end of the day. A story may be shared in the cubby area, while lunch kits and individual cubbies are organized. Children under the age of 3 years must be picked up by 5:30pm, and those children over 3 years by 6:00pm. Please note the center closes at 6:00pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629828804372-SY2WZ1YJ2MFX8GFGDIQG/unsplash-image-eF_3z15RmWY.jpg All Programs - Birthday Parties You have the option of celebrating your child’s birthday at the daycare. Children have lots of fun participating in baking the birthday cake. For birthdays or celebrations, we invite parents to attend and bring a selection of delicious fruits. 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Nobody knows in advance what a body can do when listening to music especially the responses of children as they live in the moments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611ab918795b225bf200df66/1629828984118-N32BNAFSDCP3L83D5MCQ/Screen+Shot+2021-08-24+at+11.15.30+AM.png All Programs - Yoga Since March we have started started music and movement with Rebecca from Drama Bugs and Nousha from Yoga and Children. Children have made connection with both Classes and enjoy them. Music class starts at 10:30 on Tuesdays. 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