Child Care
Child Care Services
Philosophy
The philosophy of the YMCA Lunenburg County Child Care Centre is to provide support to parents and to promote the development of the whole child by providing a carefully planned, age appropriate, stimulating and child centred play environment.
A variety of opportunities will be provided to ensure effective communication between parents and our teachers:
- Daily communication and feedback
- Monthly newsletters
- Written reports
- Annual parent satisfaction survey
Goals & Objectives
To promote the importance of:
- Social acceptance by developing an understanding of each other's needs and feelings.
- Emotional health by developing a positive self-image and respect for individual differences.
- Intellectual ability by developing each person's enthusiasm for testing his or her own abilities.
- Physical health by developing a positive attitude toward physical activity and hygiene.
We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through programs that teach the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We believe that children are never too young to learn that character counts!
Standards, Qualifications & Ratios
Standards
The YMCA provides quality childcare by employing qualified educators who fulfill our high expectations for program delivery.
All YMCA Preschool and School Age programs are licensed by the province and adhere to, or exceed in many cases, requirements.
The centre is fully licensed for 50 children, aged 18 months to 5 years and 30 children in our After School Program.
Qualifications
Our dedicated staff have personal qualities of friendliness, warmth, and the ability to relate openly to children. The staff are certified by an Early Childhood Education training facility and have appropriate First Aid training. We also strive to have our substitute teachers and program volunteers appropriately trained. All staff, substitutes and volunteers are screened through the Child Abuse registry and police checks.
Ratios
- 18 months-3 years, 1 staff to 6 children
- 3-5 years, 1 staff to 8 children
- 5-12 years, 1 staff to 15 children
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 6:00pm
Tuition
Child Care tuition is as follows:
| Program/Duration | Fee | Frequency |
| Full-time | $22.00 | per day |
| Part-time | $24.00 | per day (less than 5 days a week) |
| After School Program | $8.00 | per day |
| Half Day | $12.00 | per day |
| In-Service/Storm Days | $22.00 | per day |
Method of Payment
A pre-authorized payment system is used. We receive a voided cheque. Payments will be automatically debited on the 1st and 15th of each month.
Policies
- Please give at least 2 weeks notice to change or cancel a regular day of service.
- Two weeks' written notice is required for withdrawal.
- Credit is not given for sick days, vacation days, holidays or any other days absent.
Registration Procedure
A child is officially registered when the following six steps are completed:
- The registration form completed and submitted.
- The $25 (per family) annual equipment levy has been paid.
- First month's payment (in the form of a pre-authorized cheque) and a void cheque have been submitted. Accounts will be debited on the 1st and 15th of each month.
- Medical information has been updated and submitted.
- A signed parental agreement has been submitted.
- Custodial arrangements are on file (where applicable).