The transition period is typically one week before your child’s official start date. The reason for this transition schedule is to support children and parents who are new to the child care centre. The schedule consists of 5 days to allow time to become comfortable with the new setting.
Meet and greet: Spend 1 hour at the centre, with your child, to get to know your child’s new teachers and children. Suggested time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. At this time you can inform the teachers about your child’s schedule and your expectations for care
You may leave for a short period of time, however, please ensure the Director knows when you depart and scheduled to return. Suggested time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
We encourage a longer day of care. This will provide them with an opportunity to participate in the morning activities. Suggested time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
We encourage a longer day of care . This will provide them an opportunity to participate in the morning activities and lunch on their own. Suggested time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
For the last day of transition you are encouraged to have your child(ren) stay with us for full day day – picking up your child following their nap and afternoon snack. Suggested time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
**Please Note: The transition week is flexible . Depending on how your child is doing with the transition you can increase or decrease the times and number of days you spend in the room with your child and the length of time your child remains in care with us on their own. This transition is subject to availability**
What to Bring to Centre
Infants
What to Bring to Centre
Here are a few suggestions on dressing your child(ren) in weather-appropriate clothing and a list of items that should accompany your child(ren) to the child care centre.
Dressing your child in clothing that fits and is comfortable will help him/her get the most out of the day. It’s important that children are not over or under dressed and that all clothing suits the weather conditions. Natural fibres such as cotton are generally cooler than acrylic fabrics. Outfit your child(ren) in clothing that they are best able to manage themselves, that way they’ll have a sense of accomplishment when they’ve completed the task.
It’s a good idea to send spare clothes for unexpected changes of weather, especially during the change of seasons when the weather can be unpredictable. It is mandatory that the children play outside everyday, unless there are severe weather conditions that prevent outdoor play.
SEASONS ITEMS NEEDED
| WINTER | Winter Boots
Winter Coat/Snowsuit Mittens/Gloves (an extra set is recommended) Ear muffs Winter Hat Scarf Sunscreen (if UV index is high) Extra full set of clothes (weather appropriate) Indoor Shoes |
| SPRING/FALL | Rain Jacket or transitional jacket/sweater
Rain Boots Splash Pants Extra full set of clothes Indoor Shoes |
| SUMMER | Sunscreen
Sun Hat Water bottle (labelled with your child’s name) Extra full set of clothes (weather appropriate) Indoor Shoes ***No Sandals/crocs/flip flops*** |
