WSPR Childcare Centre

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2021-2022

CONTACT US

Preschool Programmer

Alexandra Matthew

amatthew@westshorerecreation.ca

West Shore Parks & Recreation’s vision is to inspire its community to Move, Learn and Play for life! Starting September 2021, WSPR is excited to offer a wide variety of programs to suit your child care needs and start your child’s journey to an active, curious and healthy lifestyle.

WSPR embraces a Move. Learn. Play.-based philosophy in a brand new, fully accessible Childcare Centre. Our Early Childhood Education certified leaders are trained in Fundamental Movement and physical literacy skills and facilitate inclusive, safe and enjoyable activities that encourage the children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development. The individuality of each child is respected and supported with the goal of fostering their creativity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning and movement. Children will have access to the vast amenities at WSPR including the natural outdoors, Indoor Sports Complex, arena, pool and special activities such as dance, language, arts, sports, yoga and skating. WSPR is excited to expand the ASC program with the addition of 40 new spots in its newly renovated Childcare Centre. ASC will be a continuation of the Move. Learn. Play. philosophy incorporating physical literacy, diverse art, craft and science activities along with lots of time for free play and socialization. Peer-lead leadership groups for the older children ensure all ages are inspired and motivated during their time after school. WSPR picks up from 12 schools in the local area: John Stubbs, David Cameron, Lakewood, Millstream, Ruth King, Savory, Sangster, Wishart, Eagle View, Crystal View, Happy Valley and Colwood Elementary schools. A minimum of 5 children registered at each school is required for WSPR to be able to pick up.

With funding from Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, renovations have started in the upper JDF Rec Centre to create the new WSPR Childcare Centre. Included in this beautiful new community space will be 24 new full-time daycare, 30 new preschool and 40 new afterschool care spaces and an outdoor play ground for

OPENING SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

30 Months - 5 Years

licensed care.

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Registration Process:

1. Families submit an ‘Application of Interest’ form Feb 1st – Feb 28th (this does not guarantee your spot) 2. Applicants will be allocated based on age requirements to ensure an equal balance of ages and licensing requirements. • Pre-placement interviews may be required. 3. 24 Successful applicants will be notified that a spot is held for them by April 15th • Families will be required to accept the spot within a given timeframe • $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold the spot until registration process is finalized 4. Child registration finalized upon daycare operating license approval from Island Health - this date to be confirmed. 5. Open house and orientations to showcase new spaces and meet staff in summer 2021

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Registration Process: 1. Current & new full time families:

Monday February 22nd – Sunday March 7th, 2021 • Late full time registrations will be accepted with the part time families as available

2. Current & new part time families:

Monday March 22nd, 2021 onwards • September payment is required at time of registration and required documents are to be submitted. 3. Withdrawals - if you need to withdraw from the ASC program prior to Sept 2021, we must have this in writing to outofschoolcare@westshorerecreation.ca by June 1st, 2021. • For withdrawals after June 1st, September’s payment will be retained.

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In WSPR’s Move. Learn. Play.-based Licensed preschools, children have fun, build relationships and explore the world in which they live. Certified Early Childhood Educators who are also trained in fundamental movement and physical literacy skills incorporate basic components of physical literacy into the preschool programs. The aim is to give children the motivation, confidence and skills to be active for life.

All traditional activities including arts & crafts, storytelling, music, cooking, indoor and outdoor play are incorporated each day, utilizing the amazing 109 acre JDF site, use of the library and Indoor Sports Complex, and special activities such as dance, art, sports, yoga and skating. Children must turn the minimum age for the program by Dec. 31, 2021

Registration Process:

Current families: Monday February 22 – Sunday March 7, 2021 New families: Monday March 22, 2021 onwards

Registration is on a first-com-first-served- basis and the September payment is required at time of registration.

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Bright Beginnings 2 – 3 Years

For those who don’t meet the age requirements of 10 month preschool. Children are introduced to a world of exploring, sharing, and making friends. Includes music, play, art and crafts, stories and active play. JDF KIDS COVE Tuesday & Thursday 9:00–11:00AM Friday 9:00–11:00AM

Registration takes place with the rest of the WSPR programs and is in 3 monthly sessions. Registration begins online or in person on Dec 10th at 6am.

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Next Steps Preschool 3 – 4 Years

In this shorter introductory program, children build friendships and develop independence through active play and hands-on learning with colours, numbers, science, nature, arts & crafts, physical literacy and more. JDF PLAYROOM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00AM–12:00PM Tuesday & Thursday 9:00AM–12:00PM

Inside Out Preschool 3 – 5 Years

Monthly play and nature-based themes make this a learning environment full of fun. A balance of activities for the little learners include literacy, numbers, and arts and crafts, physical literacy combined with lots of outdoor nature time exploring the vast JDF site. JDF KIDS COTTAGE Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00AM–1:00PM Tuesday & Thursday 9:00AM–1:00PM

Watch a clip about our beautiful Nature Preschool experience Discovery Preschool 3 – 5 Years

Choose between a shorter morning or afternoon program, or combine the two programs for full day care. Both multi-age programs will balance indoor and outdoor preschool programming along with special group activities such as music, art, nature walks and physical literacy. WSPR CCC - VIEW ROYAL ROOM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00AM–12:00PM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:00PM–3:00PM Tuesday & Thursday 9:00AM–12:00PM Tuesday & Thursday 12:00PM–3:00PM

Kinderprep 4 – 5 Years

An active program for children entering Kindergarten the following year, Kinderprep gives children the academic & social tools to start their school life in the most positive way. Children will spend their day moving, creating, playing and exploring, learning how to express themselves and form ideas. All of these skills foster independence, confidence and self-reliance, key attributes for a successful transition to kindergarten. WSPR CCC - METCHOSIN ROOM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00AM–1:00PM Tuesday & Thursday 9:00AM–1:00PM

Nature Preschool 3 – 5 Years*

Utilizing the beautiful and varied 109 acres at WSPR, this is an alloutdoors, all-weather early childhood education program. Child led daily adventures in nature, artistic expression and imaginative play will help children explore and deepen their understanding of the natural world and their place within it. JDF PICNIC SHELTER Mon / Tue/ Wed/ Thurs or Friday (daily reg) 9:00–12:00PM

Drop off and pick up locations vary, and include the JDF Rec Centre, Esquimalt Lagoon and Goldstream Park. *this program is not a licensed program but follows the 10 month schedule.

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY

We accept families receiving Child Care Subsidy. For information contact Erin Pirot at epirot@westshorerecreation.ca

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

If your child requires extra support and qualifies for funding through Supported Child Development (QA), contact Alex Matthew at amatthew@westshorerecreation.ca prior to registration. Spaces is limited to one/ two children per program.