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Childminding
CONNIE SMITH
Connie was born and raised in Vancouver and holds a Bachelor of Arts from UBC, an International Montessori Diploma, an ECE Certificate, and a BC K-12 Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate. She has been working in an early childhood setting for many years as an educator. She truly enjoys teaching creative and engaging curriculums as well as program planning for the Children’s Centre.
CHILDMINDING INFORMATION
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our qualified staff provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children 6 weeks to 8 years old. Activities include arts and crafts, manipulative toys, and outdoor fun, all enabling children to learn through play and exploration. Our Childminding Staff use positive guidance and encourage the development of social skills and friendships among peers. Childminding hours may vary based on availability.
SUMMER HOURS
Monday
8:30am-5:00pm Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm Wednesday 8:30am-8:00pm Thursday 8:30am-8:00pm Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm Sunday Closed
HOLIDAY HOURS
Holiday hours will be posted in the Children’s Centre one week prior to the holiday or long weekend.
CHILDREN’S CENTRE CLOSURES
Friday, July 1 (Canada Day) Monday, August 1 (British Columbia Day)
FEES
Fees are $10/hour and are auto adjusted according to length of stay.
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RESERVATIONS
⊲ Childminding services must be booked in advance online in GameTime under the ‘CC’ heading.
⊲ Parents may book a session under their own name and provide the child’s name in the ‘notes.’
⊲ Parents with two or more children are encouraged to create a username and password for their child for the Club website, to sign in and book with the users details in GameTime.
⊲ Reservations are available 6 days in advance.
Members may book up to two reservations per day. Each reservation may be booked for a minimum of 30 minutes to maximum of 2 hours.
⊲ Cancellations must be made 6 hours prior to the reservation, or a late cancellation fee will apply. If you are cancelling due to illness, please call 604269-8813 to speak with a caregiver to confirm your cancelation.
⊲ If you are cancelling due to illness or an emergency, please call 604-269-8813 to speak with a caregiver to confirm your cancellation or email csmith@arbutusclub.com.
⊲ No shows will be billed the full session.
HEALTH ASSESSMENTS & ILLNESS POLICY
Children with a fever, cough, runny nose, diarrhea, contagious conditions, rashes, or symptoms of COVID-19 will not be received in the Children’s Centre. In addition, please do not bring your child to the Centre if they are not well enough to participate in activity or are too ill to attend their regular school. If a child appears ill during their visit to the Centre, parents will be contacted and expected to pick up immediately. No fees will be charged for sick children going home or not using the services for the day.
CONTACT & EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Parents/caregivers will be asked to complete an emergency contact form on your first visit, so please be sure you have your child’s medical information. A contact phone number will be requested in case Children’s Centre Staff need to reach you promptly. RATIOS, NAPS, DAILY SCHEDULE
We follow the Vancouver Coastal Health regulations of 4:1 ratio for babies and toddlers up to 2 years old, and 8:1 ratio for children 3 to 7 years old. We have two nap rooms with cribs and monitors. Sanitation of the nap room is done after every visit. We have a no face-down nap policy. Please speak to the caregivers about your child’s schedule for the day.
WHAT TO BRING
Please send your child with a snack, diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes. We also request that you do not bring toys or personal items from home to the Children’s Centre, to ensure that they will not get lost or damaged.
SNACKS, NUTRITION & ALLERGIES
The Children’s Centre does not provide snacks. Children are encouraged to bring snacks and/or a lunch from home to eat while staying at the Centre. Please label all cups, bottles, and containers. The Children’s Centre is Allergy Aware. Please be considerate toward members with allergies by avoiding bringing foods that may contain nuts.
