November Newsletter The weather outside is cooling down quickly and winter gear is now mandatory for all children (both sides)! Snow suits, waterproof gloves/mitts, boots and toques are required every day. These items must be labeled!!! If your child does not have appropriate outdoor clothing on an “outside” day, a teacher will be calling to have it brought to daycare. WE DO NOT HAVE EXTRA WINTER GEAR AVAILABLE! *Please note that both sides go outdoors daily depending on weather and safety of the playground. If you have any questions and/or concerns about outdoor playtime, please feel free to ask. Vehicle idling is strictly prohibited in all of the daycare parking areas. The cold heavy air of the winter months brings the exhaust into the building through the air vents and small openings in the doors and windows. We understand it is cold outside, but since it takes the average vehicle engine approximately 45 minutes to cool, there is no reason that vehicles need to be left running while children are being picked up and dropped off. Remember it is your children breathing in those exhaust fumes!
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Our centre will be closed on November 11th for Remembrance Day. November 24th will be early closure; this means all children will need to be picked up by 4pm. Thank you all in advance for your co-operation. Lunches need to put in fridges upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a spare set of clothing at daycare at all times. All food must be prepared properly. Grapes, cherry tomatoes and hotdogs must be sliced. Cherries and olives must be pitted. Apples and oranges need to be pre-cut. We are able heat lunches but we do not cook food such as cans of soup/ravioli , KD cups and Mr. Noodles. These items must be pre-made.
Food For Thought “The birth - to - three period is the fastest rate of brain development across the entire human life span” – Marsico Institute for early learning and literacy, 2015. If you have any question/concerns, feel free to come into the office or call the centre 250-793-5437 Jessica Giesbrecht Acting Manager