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Supporting school activities and events
Role of parents in the program » Supporting school activities and events
School activities and events serve to enrich our community and complement our program. School events such as field trips, victory garden days and holiday celebrations are a wonderful way for parents to get involved with their children’s activities. We welcome…
Role of parents in the program
Role of parents in the program
Parents, schools, and Students work together to build the Educara Community. Our common goal is to inspire and empower your children to achieve their full potential. Parents can support their children and the school by getting involved in various classroom activities…
Accidents
Health and Safety » Accidents
It is our practice to document accidents resulting in a cut, scratch, bump, bruise, or any other visible mark. An accident form is completed by the staff member present and parents are notified as soon as possible. Copies of the form are given to the School Supervisor…
Educara Closure Policy (Inclement Weather or other need for Unplanned Closure)
Security » Educara Closure Policy (Inclement Weather or other need for Unplanned Closure)
The aim of Educara Montessori is to remain open, whenever feasible, to provide service to our families. The purpose of this closure policy is to transparently share the factors that will determine a closure and establish a method and process for administration to make…
Service Termination
Service Termination
Providing an environment conducive to our mission is one of our primary objectives. The safety of the community is a priority; therefore, the provision of our service is conditional on both student behavior and parent treatment of the school and staff. Educara reserves…
Admission Process
Admission Process
A child cannot be admitted to the Centre without the completion of the admissions process and appropriate forms. These include personal information about your child, health records, emergency, and medical information, and any permission forms. A registration form is…
Allergies
Health and Safety » Allergies
Parents must notify the school of their child’s allergies or medical conditions. If anaphylactic, an Epipen is required. NUT PRODUCTS ARE NOT PERMITTED. We ask that no peanut or any other nut products be brought to school. Each classroom maintains a schoolwide list…
Programs
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION » Programs
Toddler – Children aged 18 months to 2 ½ years. Pre-school – Children aged 2 ½ years to 4 years.
Field Trips and Outings
Security » Field Trips and Outings
Throughout the year, the children may be provided an opportunity go on field trips to various local points of interest and festivities. A notice and authorization form containing pertinent information will be sent home with your child at least a week in advance of the…
Participating in classroom activities
Role of parents in the program » Participating in classroom activities
Support your child’s classroom by getting involved in various classroom activities that take place throughout the school year. Some of the activities include, cultural presentations, field trips, and special events. Please see your classroom Lead Educator for more…
Emergency Contact Information
Health and Safety » Emergency Contact Information
It is essential that you provide the school with current contact information. We rely on this information which is our primary point of reference in cases of emergency. All contact change requests should be directed to our Supervisor in writing or by…
Fundraising
Fundraising
As a good corporate citizen, Educara believes in giving. Fundraising is used to gather funds and aid for various local, national or international charities. Also, as an independent school, Educara does not receive funding from the Ministry of Ontario. We therefore…
Security
Security
Doors are locked at all times, and all parents/guardians have individual access cards, granting access during daycare hours. Please help us keep our school safe and refrain from holding the door open for someone you do not know. Parents have been provided access cards…
Evacuation
Health and Safety » Evacuation
Should there be an emergency where the Centre’s building needs to be evacuated (E.g. Fire, Flood, Extended Power Outage, etc.) parents will be notified as soon as possible to come and pick up their children. The designated place to pick up children in case of an…
Release of Children
Health and Safety » Release of Children
If you cannot pick up your child, please inform your child’s teacher during drop off in the morning or in the case of an emergency, by calling the school and letting the Supervisor know, or by emailing to absent@educara.ca. If calling, do not leave a message on the…
Birthday Book Club
Birthday Celebrations » Birthday Book Club
The Birthday Book Club is a program that celebrates children’s birthdays, enables their peers to share their special day, and contributes to the classroom’s library of storytime books. We offer parents the option to donate an age-appropriate book to honor your…
Immunization
Immunization
Parents must show proof of immunization for their child before they can be accepted to the program. For information regarding what immunizations are necessary, please contact your doctor or Ottawa Public Health (OPH) • Telephone at 613-580-6744 • Toll free number…
Belonging
Program Statment » Belonging
Inclusiveness is a basic tenet of the Montessori philosophy. As such, Educara has created an environment that fosters inclusiveness and belonging in all aspects of its programs. Staff members engage in and support positive and open relationships and connections…
Active Play
Program Statment » Well Being » Active Play
Being active can help young children stay healthy, improve movement skills, have fun, and feel happy, develop self-confidence, and improve learning and attention. At Educara, we provide ample opportunity for active play. Indoors we do not restrict free movement and…
Engagement
Program Statment » Engagement
*“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.” Maria Montessori Another very important aspect of the Montessori philosophy is that of the prepared environment. The prepared…
Illness
Health and Safety » Illness
In assessing a child’s wellness and ability to participate and remain at a program staff must take into consideration a number of factors including: 1) the risk of spreading of illness 2) the child’s ability to participate comfortably in the program. Staff shall…
Program Statment
Program Statment
OVERVIEW Educara (Barrhaven Campus), is a Montessori based childcare center operating in Ontario, Canada. Our location, within the same premises as the Barrhaven V!va retirement community, provides us with a unique opportunity for intergenerational participation.…
Process for expressing concerns
Process for expressing concerns
The Supervisor will always be available to meet with parents who have concerns about our Centre. Day to day concerns will be dealt with as quickly as possible. Please feel free to call the main site at 613-702-1116 to speak with our Supervisor between 8:30 am and 4:00…