Welcome to Evergreen Child Care Centre. It is our sincere hope that together we can provide a positive, exciting and enriching time for your child. Our Parents' Handbook is one opportunity to provide detailed information to you regarding our centre policies and procedures. Please read the terms of the document carefully. By clarifying mutual expectations we hope to avoid any problems caused by misunderstandings. The centre provides regular full time care for 72 children between the ages of three months and twelve years.


History of Evergreen Child Care Centre

Evergreen was originally established in 1991 as a preschool program. As we were forced to move, the hours were expanded and a school age program was added, but the program remained essentially the same - an unique combination of Montessori and Early Childhood Education is still in effect.

When we moved to our last location on Marine Drive, the centre expanded considerably, adding new spaces to pre-existing programs as well as starting our Infant/Toddler program. Now that we have moved to our new location on Centre Street, ten more spaces are being added.


Philosophy of Evergreen Child Care Centre

Evergreen Child Care Centre believes it is vital to provide a nurturing environment for children, and a support system for families. The centre provides a loving and supportive atmosphere in a caring and enriching environment, where the team of staff meet the individual needs for the social, physical, intellectual, creative, cultural and emotional development of each child.

At Evergreen Child Care Centre the team of staff will facilitate the individual child's development by encouraging the children to establish a positive self concept and providing opportunities for active participation through play and positive interaction with peers, adults and the environment.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. - 6p.m. We are open January through December with all the statutory holidays, including Boxing Day and Easter Monday, as our closures.


Staff

Evergreen's staff members are fully certified and licensed or are enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Program. In the Infant/Toddler group, the ratio of staff to children is 1:4. There is an Infant/Toddler Educator present at all times. In the 3-5 age group the ratio is 1:8. The Out of School program has a ratio of 1:10 or 1:15 depending on the ages of the children. All the staff members are required to hold a current first aid and C.P.R. certificate. Ten full time or part time staff are employed at the centre.


Parental Involvement

If you have a skill, craft talent or ability to share, we welcome your participation. Your occupation may be of interest to children; your cultural background may suggest an activity our class would enjoy; your musical talent or interest in home crafts could enrich our program. You will be delighted with your child's excitement and pride in your presence as much as the class will enjoy your contribution. Your participation in various field trips which we have is also welcome. Please let us know - we would be happy to have you.

Open Door Policy

We have an open door policy for parents to visit and spend time with their child. Parents are always welcome. We love having parents come with us when we spend time outside.


Confidentiality

An important part of this centre is the respect of confidential information. Any information discussed regarding children and parents will be kept confidential, as well as personal information that parents may share with us.