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Daycare

Feb 24, 2021

 

The Alderville First Nation Daycare is a Provincially licensed daycare that operates within the Community Centre facility.
 
The daycare boasts a full slate of Early Childhood Education programming, as well as ojibway language programming.
 
Please call for rates or more information at 905-352-1065.
 
Daycare History
 
In 1983, an initial Needs Assessment Survey was conducted to see if a daycare facility on reserve was feasible; but, once again, the results were not favorable.
 
In 1989, Gladys Hearns, a member of the Alderville First Nation, was attending Loyalist College in Belleville. She was studying her Social Services Diploma and she applied to Alderville to do a placement. She completed the surveys and research needed to develop the original Day Care proposal. The original proposal was revamped several times by Cindy Marsden (Social Services Administrator), Maureen Gray (Community Member), and Stacey Jenkins (Summer Student).
 
After extensive negotiations with the Ministry of Child and Youth Services and the Department of Indian Affairs, an announcement was made in January 1993 by the Ministry of Child and Youth Services stating they would fund 80% of the facility. Alderville First Nation would fund the remaining 20%.
 
The opening of the Day Care Centre was September 1994 and is licensed for 52 children ranging from infants to 12 years of age.
 
Daycare Philosophy
 
The philosophy of the Alderville First Nation Daycare Centre is to provide the child with a safe, secure and stimulating environment. This environment is designated to motivate the child to learn and develop through discovery.
 
The Centre staff is committed to:
 
  • Enhancing cultural awareness, interwoven throughout daily activities and into every aspect of the Centre
  • Establishing, maintaining and encouraging open and honest discussions between staff and parents to ensure the needs of each child and the family are fully met in the most practical manner possible
 
The belief that play serves as a significant mode of learning for young children while providing opportunities that will stimulate:
 
  • curiosity, initiative and independence
  • self-esteem and decision making abilities
  • interaction with, and respect for, others
  • physical activity that develops gross motor skills
  • communication skills and fine motor development
  • creative expression
  • an understanding of, and respect for, native culture
  • an understanding of, and respect for, all of creations
 
EVERYTHING IMPLEMENTED IN THE CENTRE IS BASED ON:
 
LOVE AND KINDNESS
HONESTY AND RESPECT
SHARING AND CARING
STRENGTH IN YOUR BELIEFS
 

Source: https://alderville.ca/our-offices-services/daycare/

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