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LICENSED
CARE
FOR INFANTS
TO 12 YEARS
buckhorndaycare.com
Welcome to Buckhorn Daycare
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About Us.................................................3 General Policies..............................13
Program Statement.................4 Health Policies................................ 16
Daily Programs...................................9 Parents.................................................. 18
Fees.......................................................... 11 Helpful Links.....................................20
Payments & Waitlist..............12
Fast Facts
* 7:30
Open 5 days a week, Monday through Friday
a.m. – 5:30 p.m. * All happenings at the school will be posted on the
bulletin boards.
Opening and closing times may vary according
to the needs of the families enrolled. * The
HOLIDAYS:
Daycare is closed for all statutory holidays,
* We opened our doors on November 3, 1983. Easter Monday, and the Civic Holiday.
* We are a non-profit charitable organization,
administered by a volunteer Board of Directors
We also close the week between Christmas and
New Years. The Daycare will close at 12:00 noon
from the community and volunteer parents. on Christmas Eve Day.
* We are licenced and inspected for quality
assurance by the Early Learning Division of the * Registered
STAFF
Early Childhood Educators:
Ministry of Education, the Peterborough County 1 R.E.C.E.C. Supervisor
City Health Unit, and the Trent Lakes Fire 4 Program Staff (minimum of 2 Registered Early
Department. Childhood Educators)
1 Cook/Cleaner
* We are financed by parents’ fees, Peterborough
Children’s Services, the Province of Ontario, and
Volunteers and Field Placement Students
fundraising activities.
* Subsidies are available.
* The Daycare is run by Registered Early Childhood
Educators
* one
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The maximum number of children is 35 at any
time.
* Buckhorn Daycare is an approved integrated
Centre for Special Needs Children.
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About Us
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Buckhorn Daycare has been serving local families for Infant Program (6 weeks – 18 months)
over 35 years. Our programs are designed to promote Care in a home-like environment that fosters
the development of children aged 6 weeks to 12 connection and encourages babies to engage with
years in an inclusive and welcoming environment. the world around them.
Children are unique individuals and we help them to Toddler Program (18 months – 2.5 years)
flourish—by having fun. Our programming nurtures A warm atmosphere that provides the freedom for
the rich potential in each child through daily little ones to grow, discover, and develop as creative
opportunities to explore, experience success, and individuals.
enjoy good company.
Preschool Program (2.5 – 4 years)
All of our programs include nutritious snacks and Enriching opportunities to blossom through
lunches to fuel growing bodies and minds. Play and exploration, asking questions, solving problems, and
connection with nature are essential for healthy building meaningful relationships. We support each
development, so we provide plenty of time for child in developing expression and communication
outdoor activities on our spacious playground. skills in preparation for school.
Our Registered Early Childhood Educators all have School Age Program (5 – 12 years)
criminal reference checks (including vulnerable An abundance of activities to enjoy with friends and
sector checks) as well as first aid and child/infant independently. Children have the space to pursue
CPR certifications, and immunizations up to date. The their passions, building a sense of responsibility and
Daycare is licensed and inspected for quality confidence while strengthening bonds with peers.
assurance by the Early Learning Division of the
Ministry of Education, Peterborough Public Health,
and the Trent Lakes Fire Department.
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Program Statement
Children are viewed as competent, capable, curious, and rich in
potential. “How Does Learning Happen?” (Ontario’s Pedagogy for the 2 014
Early Years) will be the framework for program development, teaching,
and practice at Buckhorn Daycare. It is intended to strengthen the quality
of programs and ensure high quality experiences that lead to positive How Does
outcomes in relation to children’s learning, development, health and Learning Happen?
Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
well-being
A resource about learning through relationships for those who
work with young children and their families
Buckhorn Daycare will ensure that every child has a sense of belonging
when he or she is connected to others and contributes to their world. Every
child is a capable communicator who expresses himself or herself in many
ways. Buckhorn Daycare fosters communication and expression in all forms.
Buckhorn Daycare supports positive and responsive interactions among
the children, parents, child care providers and staff. The Educators will
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encourage the children to interact and communicate in a positive way and
support their ability to self-regulate.
Educators will facilitate successful communication between children by
helping children listen to and express themselves to one another.
Educators will recognize the physical and emotional states of each child
and respond in a warm and sensitive manner; connecting with each child
Belonging and recognizing and valuing his or her unique spirit, individuality, and
presence; planning for ways to support smooth transitions: between the
Every child has a sense of home and the child care setting, and in daily routines.
belonging, where each
Educators will support relationships between children as they initiate,
individual is connected to
respond, collaborate, celebrate, and demonstrate care for others. Buckhorn
others and contributes to Daycare will develop policies, practices, and environments that respect and
their world support inclusion, meaningful participation, and a sense of belonging for all
children. Our programs will cultivate authentic, caring relationships and
connections to create a sense of belonging among and between children,
adults, and the world around them.
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Buckhorn Daycare will ensure that every child is developing a sense of self,
health, and well-being. Educators will promote the health, safety, nutrition
and well-being of the children. Buckhorn Daycare will nurture children’s
healthy development and support their growing sense of self.
Buckhorn Daycare will abide by all health, fire, and safe drinking water
regulations. All staff are required to have Standard First Aid, Child/Infant CPR, a
criminal reference check including a vulnerable sector check, and
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immunizations up to date. Educators will ensure the safety of the children with
constant supervision, hazardous materials out of reach, locked medication, and
monthly fire drills.
Educators will provide healthy meals and snacks that take into account health
issues and respect for family requests and preferences. Educators will
establish positive eating environments that are responsive to children’s cues of
hunger and fullness; incorporating opportunities and time to practise self-help
and self-care skills based on each child’s capabilities throughout daily routines
Well-being and activities.
Educators will provide regular daily opportunities (responsive to individual
Every child is developing a
capabilities) for children to be physically active and explore the world around
sense of self, health, and
them with their bodies, minds, and senses; limiting activities where children are
well-being
sitting for an extended period of time; creating safe and stimulating outdoor
spaces for intentional active play that is individualized and adapted as needed
to support children’s varied abilities, and offers challenges that are within each
child’s ability to master.
Educators will facilitate children’s efforts to take reasonable risks, test their
limits, and gain increasing competence and a sense of mastery through active
play and social interactions; recognizing and supporting children’s developing
and varied self-regulation abilities in all domains (biological, emotional,
communicative, cognitive, and social).
Educators will design environments that are attuned to children’s varied
sensitivities, arousal states, and need for maintaining a calm, focused, and alert
state.
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Buckhorn Daycare will ensure that every child is an active, engaged learner
who explores the world with body, mind, and senses. Buckhorn Daycare
provides environments and experiences to engage children in active,
creative, and meaningful exploration, play, and inquiry.
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The Educators will foster the children’s exploration, play and inquiry. The
Educators will provide child-initiated and adult-supported experiences.
The Educators will plan for and create positive learning environments and
experiences in which each child’s learning and development will be
supported. The Educators will incorporate indoor and outdoor play, as
well as active play, rest and quiet time into the day; and give
consideration to the individual needs of the children receiving child care.
Expression The Educators will design indoor and outdoor environments and experiences
that spark curiosity, invite investigation, and provide challenges that are
Every child is a capable responsive to individual capabilities to help children extend the boundaries
communicator who expresses of their learning; connecting with families and communities and inviting their
himself or herself in many participation to ensure that environments and experiences reflect and are
ways relevant to children’s everyday lives; providing a wide variety of interesting
objects and open-ended materials for children to explore with their senses,
manipulate, and investigate; planning daily routines (the flow of the day) with
limited interruptions and transitions to maintain a sense of calm and
simplicity for infants and toddlers, and providing ample opportunities
through large blocks of time for older children to engage in sustained,
complex play, and inquiry.
Educators will participate with children as a co-investigator, co-learner, and
co-planner rather than as director or “keeper of knowledge” and “keeper of
the plans” in a way that is separate and apart from the children.
Educators will continuously question and test their own theories and
strategies and seek new ideas to facilitate children’s exploration and
understanding of the world around them in meaningful ways.
Educators will work with families and community partners to ensure that
environments and experiences provide equal learning experiences for all
children by making flexible program adaptations and providing special
equipment and/or adaptive devices (as recommended by a regulated
health professional). Educators will ensure that the spaces and experiences
provided promote play and inquiry that will help children discover and
develop an increasing awareness and understanding of key concepts,
including those associated with literacy and numeracy development.
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Educators will engage and cultivate children’s connections with stories and
books in a variety of contexts (e.g., by sharing books and telling stories with
individuals, small groups, and large groups), and for a variety of purposes
(e.g. to foster close relationships, explore and play with language structures,
recount past events, research ideas, spark conversations, and connect with
cultural traditions).
Educators will provide time, space, and materials to encourage expression
through creative materials that reflect children’s capabilities as well as their
social and cultural backgrounds.
Educators will weave numeracy, language, and literacy related activities and
materials into all daily experiences, routines, and physical spaces.
Educators will document and make children’s thinking, learning, and
competence visible to children, families, and others.
Buckhorn Daycare will make connections with the families and community.
Families are competent, capable, curious, and rich in experience.
The Educators will foster the engagement of and ongoing communication
with parents about the program and their children. Buckhorn Daycare involves
local community partners and allows those partners to support the children,
their families and staff.
Educators will reach out to all families, including those who may be
experiencing stressful and challenging circumstances, and help them to make
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connections to formal supports (e.g., community agencies) and informal
supports (e.g. connections with other families and/or their own support
networks).
Engagement Educators will establish positive relationships when greeting parents when they
arrive, informing parents about their child’s day, and encouraging ongoing
Every child is an active, information sharing.
engaged learner who Buckhorn Daycare will find ways to intentionally integrate the unique
explores the world with perspectives and gifts of parents, caregivers, and extended family throughout
body, mind, and senses all elements of the program in a meaningful and authentic way; establishing and
maintaining positive reciprocal relationships with community partners to
support meaningful participation.
Educators will create opportunities throughout daily experiences that enable
children to explore, wonder about, care for, and make connections to the natural
environment.
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Educators will give visibility to the many relationships that children form with
adults, other children, the community, and the natural world through various
forms of documentation.
Educators will invite community members (ie. firefighters, OPP, etc.) to contribute
to and participate in the program and provide opportunities for children to
participate and make meaningful contributions to the community on an ongoing
basis when exploring the community (ie. visit the library and local businesses,
assist at the Buckhorn locks, etc.)
Pedegogical Documentation
Pedegogical Documentation is a means to learn about how children think and
learn… “it offers a process to explore our questions about children… to make this
learning visible to others for interpretation. It encourages educators to be
co-learners alongside both children and families.”
The Educators will foster the engagement of and ongoing communication with
parents about the program and their children.
The Educators will plan for and create positive learning environments and
experiences in which each child’s learning and development will be supported.
The Educators will document and review the impact of the above strategies on
the children and their families, and give visibility to the many relationships that
children form with adults, other children, the community, and the natural world
through various forms of documentation. Daily contact with parents and staff will
be supplemented by individual interviews, group meetings and workshops.
Newsletters will be distributed to all parents informing them of workshops, as
well as topics of interest, events and centre news. Notices, and menus will be
posted on the bulletin board. Buckhorn Daycare reviews and undertakes
annual activities and documentation to monitor the quality of our services.
These activities include the use of environmental assessments, parent surveys,
staff surveys, health and safety monitoring, and following the Ministry of
Education Regulations. Programs are re-evaluated regularly to reflect changes
with the Early Years Act and ideologies on early childhood education. Reports
are provided to the Board of Directors and action plans are developed when
needed.
Buckhorn Daycare will support staff in relation to continuous professional
learning. Staff will be encouraged to participate in professional learning (ie.
workshops, conferences, books, journals, accessing relevant internet
information, etc.) and connecting with community partners to ensure the
program fosters social and emotional well-being and resilience for children
and families.
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Daily Programs
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Daily Schedule
Toddlers and Preschoolers School Age
Children arrive and explore and engage in activities Arrival and snack
Tidy up, washroom, snack Connect with nature and outside activities
Group experiences Group experiences
Outside activities and connect with nature Explore and engage in inside activities
Washroom Departure
Lunch
Washroom, reading time School age and preschool children may be grouped
Quiet time together at the beginning and the end of the day.
Washroom
Outside activities
Group experiences
Departure
Please
Preschoolers and toddlers may be grouped together CHECK IN
at the beginning and the end of the day. with staff on arrival
and before
departing
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How Does Learning Happen? Nippissing Developmental Checklist
Children are viewed as competent, capable, and Staff will fill out this checklist for all children, and
curious. “How Does Learning Happen?” (Ontario’s parents will receive a copy. Parents will also receive a
Pedagogy for the Early Years) is the framework for copy of milestones, warning signs, and a chart
program development, teaching, and practice at showing the development of speech sounds.
Buckhorn Daycare. It is intended to strengthen the
quality of programs and ensure high quality Documentation
experiences that lead to positive outcomes in relation Pictures and learning stories are posted to
to children’s learning, development, health and demonstrate children’s thinking and learning, and
well-being. provide educators with information on how to plan
developmentally appropriate experiences and
Investing in Quality environments.
Our Daycare is participating in the Investing in Quality
Program with other childcare programs in the City Loose Parts
and County of Peterborough. It is a program designed Loose parts are items that children can move, carry,
to help families ensure that their children are combine, redesign, line up, take apart, put back
receiving high quality early learning and childcare together in multiple ways, and use to enhance their
services. The program is committed to maintaining play and exploration. They provide a high level of
provincial regulatory standards as well as local creativity, choice, and the possibilities are endless for
community standards. how they can be used. Research shows that children
like to play with loose parts because they can use
Communication their imagination, have greater control in their play,
Our educators greet you upon arrival, inform you and encourage open ended learning.
about your child’s day, and encourage information
sharing. We support you in making connections with Second Step Program
formal and informal supports (e.g., community This program involves lessons on social skills, dealing
agencies, other families and support networks). with emotions, and problem solving for children. The
activities teach the children how to have power, and
Ontario Early Learning Framework control their actions.
Program Plans are posted outside of each room.
Planned Activities are blue, Developmental Skills are Early Years Workshops
red, and emerging activities are green. Workshops may be booked to take place at the
Daycare if parents or caregivers are interested in
Individual Support Plans attending.
Buckhorn Daycare is an approved integrated Centre
for Special Needs Children. If a child has needs Five Counties Consultants
physical or developmental in nature, or behaviours Will come to our Center to support the staff and work
that prevent them from participating in the program with children with special needs, or concerns.
in a meaningful way, an individual support plan will be
set up and conducted by qualified consultants from Peterborough Public Health
Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough. All Provides ongoing support.
plans include parental involvement.
10Fees, Payment &
Waitlist
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Fees
Registration Preschool & Kindergarten
$20.00 for the first child (2.5 – 4 years)*
YOUR FEES
are due at the first
$10.00 for each additional child $17.00/day under 6 hours
of each month
$19.00/day 6-8 hours
Infants (up to 18 months)* $22.00/day 8-10 hours
$24.00/day under 6 hours Nursery School (2.5 – 4 years)*
$27.00/day 6-8 hours $12.00/day 9:30 am-11:30 am
$30.00/day 8-10 hours
School Age (3.8 – 12 years)
Toddlers (18 months – 2.5 years)* $9.00 before school
$20.00/day under 6 hours $13.00 after school
$22.00/day 6-8 hours $20.00 before and after school
$25.00/day 8-10 hours $30.00/day under 6 hours
$36.00/day 6-8 hours
$38.00/day 8-10 hours
* The costs for children up to age four have been cut in half due
to funding from the Ministry of Education.
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Subsidy
We have subsidy spots available. If you wish to apply, Waitlist
call 1-855-738-3755 ext. 2 to complete a needs
assessment with Children’s Services. Buckhorn There is no charge to be put on our waitlist. Access is
Daycare will bill the family accordingly. based on availability of space. We respect the child
care requirements of all families and treat everyone
Late Pick-up fairly.
If late picking up your child(ren), you will pay the staff
on duty, $2.00 for every 5 minutes that you are late.
How do we get on the waitlist?
Days Missed
To apply for our child care program
There are no refunds for any days missed. If a child
visit OneHSN.com/Peterborough
goes on holidays you must pay for your daycare spot.
See our waitlist policy below for more information.
Fundraising
Events are organized to enable parents and staff to
get together in a social setting while raising money Priority is given in the following order:
for the program. The proceeds from these events 1. Children that have a sibling already enrolled in the
have enabled the organization to enrich and expand program
our toys, equipment, and library resources. 2. Returning families
3. New families located in the Buckhorn community
Payments 4. Families residing outside of the Buckhorn
community
All bills are distributed in the middle of each month Your child’s status on the waitlist will be shared upon
and payable by the first of the following month. If request. As openings occur you will be notified by
fees are not paid on time, the child(ren) must be telephone. Any family who declines a space but
withdrawn from the school until all fees are paid in wishes to stay on the waitlist is placed in a holding file
full. All cases will be reviewed by the Directors of the and is not re-contacted until they have requested
school. reactivation.
Payments can be made by certified cheque, cash or Families are removed from the wait list if:
money order. Cheques are the preferred means of • Their child is no longer age-appropriate
payment, however, cash is accepted. Cash payments • They do not return the phone call requesting
must be submitted in a sealed envelope with your confirmation of interest in a space.
name on the front. All fees are to be put in the fee box • They are not able to be contacted by phone
located in the staff room. because the phone number is out of service.
• They have moved and have not left a forwarding
Upon request and at the end of each calendar year, number.
Buckhorn Daycare will provide a receipt to the payee
(free of charge). Buckhorn Daycare reserves the right to decline a
space to a returning family whose account is in
arrears and to close the waiting list at any time.
12General Policies
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Admission When picking up your child(ren), enter the building
An interview will be arranged to familiarize you and and make sure that staff know you are leaving. Unless
your child(ren) with the surroundings, answer otherwise arranged children will not be released to
questions and complete admission forms prior to any person other than those specified on the
enrolment. The non-refundable registration fee may Admissions form.
be paid at this time. For the first week, you are
Please be sure to call the Daycare if your child(ren)
encouraged to stay with your child at the beginning
will not be attending.
of the day in order to reassure and minimize fears
until you both become comfortable.
Parent Communication Envelopes
Each registered family will have an envelope on their
Arrival and Pick-up
child’s box. Please check your envelope daily, as it is
Young children depend on regular routines for their
where all bills, receipts, notices and messages will be
own sense of security, so we recommend that they
found.
arrive before or by 9:30 a.m.
Please greet an educator upon arrival so that they are
aware of your child(ren)’s presence.
Due to the negative effects of lateness on the child,
children arriving after 10:00 a.m. will not be
admitted into the program that day. (In extenuating
circumstances, the Administrator has the authority to
use his/her discretion in admitting a child.)
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Buses
Parents are responsible for making all busing
arrangements for school-age children. Please contact
the Daycare if your child is absent, or if bus times
have been changed.
Inclement Weather
Program closure may occur as a result of inclement
weather days. The Program will close when the
weather is extreme or in the case of facility
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emergencies (i.e. power failure).
Clothing and Possessions
Your child should be dressed in clothing that is
appropriate for physical activity – for the weather and
the season. A second set of clothing should be kept
at the Daycare in case of accidents or illness. All Public Relations
clothing and toys should be labeled with your child’s The Daycare centre is sometimes used for the
name. Please check your child’s box daily for soiled purpose of public relations when TV, radio and the
clothing to be washed, and replace spare clothing the press request to take pictures. Also, field placement
next day. students often observe children for their
assignments. If you do not wish to have your child’s
Field Trips picture taken and shared, or prefer that they not be
Our program includes regular walking excursions observed for any reason, please advise the
around our community. A notice will be distributed in Administration upon registration.
advance, informing you of the destination, time and
date. Smoke Free
There is no smoking on Daycare property (including
Personal Information the parking lot). If there are even butts on the
We must comply with the Personal Information and property or in the parking lot we can be charged, and
Documents Act (PIPEDA). When registering at the the person putting them there can also be charged.
Daycare each family must sign a consent form for the
collection, use, and disclosure of personal Donations
information. The Daycare is always happy to receive donations.
Toys, equipment, clothes, and art supplies are always
Volunteers and Students needed. ONLY unopened snacks in original sealed
Volunteers, students, and anyone under 18 years of packages, fruit, and vegetables can be accepted due
age do not have unsupervised access to the children to health regulations.
at Buckhorn Daycare.
We can give receipts for donations of new items (i.e.,
raffle prizes, appliances, etc.), since we are a non-
profit charitable organization.
14Serious Occurrences c) locking the exits of the child care centre or home
The safety and well-being of our children is the child care premises for the purpose of confining
highest priority. In spite of all the best precautions, the child, or confining the child in an area or room
serious occurrences can sometimes take place. without adult supervision, unless such
These could include: a complaint about service confinement occurs during an emergency and is
standards, a fire or other disaster on site, or serious required as part of the licensee’s emergency
injury to a child. In the event of a serious occurrence, management policies and procedures;
a Notification Form will be posted for a minimum of d) use of harsh or degrading measures or threats or
10 business days beside the Centre’s licence. use of derogatory language directed at or used in
the presence of a child that would humiliate,
Emergency management policies and procedures
shame or frighten the child or undermine his or
will be followed. In the event of an evacuation,
her self-respect, dignity or self-worth;
parents/guardians will be contacted by telephone to
e) depriving the child of basic needs including food,
notify each child’s family of the situation and the
drink, shelter, sleep, toilet use, clothing or
location of where the children can be picked up.
bedding; or
Parents/guardians will be given a written debriefing
f) inflicting any bodily harm on children including
the same day or as soon as possible summarizing
making children eat or drink against their will.
what happened, steps taken, and any future steps
required.
Withdrawl from the Daycare
If an emergency situation takes place and the centre
Please give two weeks notice before withdrawing
has a child and/or adult who requires additional
your child from the Daycare. If notice is not received,
support, direction will follow from the Supervisor/
full program fees will be charged. A permanent space
Designate as to who will support these individuals.
cannot be guaranteed if you wish to temporarily
withdraw your child(ren).
Prohibited Practices
Buckhorn Daycare will support positive interactions Buckhorn Daycare may terminate services if policies
between the children, families, staff, and the are not followed or fees not paid.
community. The children will be encouraged to
interact and communicate in a positive way, and the
staff will support the children to have the ability to
self-regulate.
Buckhorn Daycare will abide by Ontario Regulation
137/15 and will not permit the following:
a) corporal punishment of the child;
b) physical restraint of the child, such as confining
the child to a high chair, car seat, stroller or other
device for the purposes of discipline or in lieu of
supervision, unless the physical restraint is for the
purpose of preventing a child from hurting
himself, herself or someone else, and is used only
as a last resort and only until the risk of injury is no
longer imminent;
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15Health Policies
The SAFETY &
WELL-BEING
of our children
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is the highest
priority.
Nutrition Outdoor Play
Snack breaks and meal-times offer significant Regulations require daily outdoor play for each
learning experiences and opportunities for child—therefore, it is our policy that children too ill to
connection. The nutritious lunches and snacks that play outside remain at home.
we provide account for the dietary needs/allergies
amongst the children in our care. Weekly menus are Sun Protection
posted for the current and following week and follow Children in our program are outside a minimum of
the Canada Food Guide. Please do not send candy, two hours a day if the weather permits, so we must
gum, etc. take precautions to protect the children from the sun.
We purchase bulk sunscreen for all children to
Water prevent cross contamination. Families will be charged
Our water is safe for drinking. We have a chemical $10 per child per season for the first child in the
analysis of the water done every 5 years. On October family, and $5 for each additional child from the same
12, 2017 the sodium in our water tested high at 59.6 family. You may supply your child’s sunscreen in the
mg/L. When resampled on October 23, 2017, the original labeled bottle if your child has sensitive skin
results showed the sodium was 37.5 mg/L. and cannot use our sunscreen.
Peterborough Public Health has asked us to inform all
Wide-brimmed hats, are required.
parents that they have no concerns unless a user is on
a salt-restricted diet. We do not have to test for sodium
Scarves and Strings
for another 5 years. Our water is also tested for total
For your child’s safety, no scarves or strings on
coliform and e.coli monthly, nitrates quarterly, and lead
mittens are allowed in the playground.
yearly. All of these test results show that our water is
safe for drinking.
Rest Period
Toddler and Preschool rest periods do not exceed
two hours in length, and the children who do not
need a daily sleep may do quiet activities. Upon
request, we will awaken your child after an hour to
ensure sleep patterns at home are not disrupted.
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Insect Repellant Health and Administration of Drugs
You may bring insect repellent in the original labeled Buckhorn Daycare will administer prescription drugs
bottle and staff will apply it when needed. to children in accordance with provincial legislation.
This requires that you provide the following:
Communicable Diseases • Written authorization, including the dosage and
In the event of a child contracting a communicable administration times.
disease, please notify the school immediately. The • Medication in the original container, clearly
staff is authorized to refuse admittance to any child labeled with the child’s name, name of the drug,
who, in their judgment, is too ill to attend or whose the dosage, the date of purchase, and instructions
condition presents a hazard to the health of the other for storage and administration.
children. Before a child is re-admitted, parents are • Kindly give it directly to a staff member to put in
required to present a doctor’s certificate of health. our locked box.
• Staff and school age children may carry life
Immunizations threatening medication (i.e., epipens and inhalers)
The Child Care and Early Years Act stipulates that that may be needed immediately without having it
prior to admission, each child MUST be immunized locked away.
as recommended by the local Medical Officer of
Health, unless there are objections due to medical or
religious reasons. If this is the case the parent/
guardian is required to submit a “Statement of
Exemption” provided by the Ministry of Education.
Peterborough Public Health also requests that you
notify their office by telephone at 743-1000 every
time that your child receives a vaccine.
Head Lice Policy
If your child has head lice, it is recommended that you
contact your pharmacist, Peterborough Public Health,
or your family doctor to determine appropriate
treatment. In order to control the spread, children
found to have head lice will be asked to leave the
centre temporarily and the parents/guardian will be
advised to follow the recommended course of
treatment. When returning to the centre, the parent
will remain while the child is checked to ensure all
nits and lice are no longer present. If nits or lice are
present, the parent will be asked to take the child
home again and continue treatment. Shutterstock.com © maroke
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STAY INFORMED
by checking our
bulletin boards.
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You are encouraged to take an active role in our child Parental Involvement
care centre and regularly discuss what your child(ren) We are an incorporated non-profit, charitable
are experiencing with our program. We support organization, therefore all members must have an
positive and responsive interactions among everyone active role in the running of the Daycare. Our Annual
at the centre, and foster ongoing communication with Meeting is held the third Wednesday of October. This
parents/guardians about the program and your is when we elect our Board Members and at least one
children. adult from each registered family should attend.
Meetings are not held during the months of July and
Bulletin Boards August unless necessary.
Stay informed by checking our bulletin boards. All
happenings at the school will be posted there. Fundraising
Events are organized to enable parents and staff to
Parking get together in a social setting while raising money
Parking is available on the building side of the for the program. The proceeds from these events
Daycare (angled spots). Please do not park in the have enabled the organization to enrich and expand
right-of-way, and for safety reasons, please turn off our toys, equipment, and library resources.
your car when parked on Daycare property.
Confidentiality
Development All matters are treated confidentially, and every effort
Programs are re-evaluated regularly to reflect will be made to protect the privacy of parents/
changes with the Early Years Act and ideologies on guardians, children, staff, students and volunteers.
early childhood education. Newsletters will be sent to
Sometimes, when the situation warrants, we are
the parents, informing you of workshops, as well as
legally responsible to disclose information (e.g., to the
topics of interest, events and Buckhorn Daycare
Ministry of Education, College of Early Childhood
news.
Educators, law enforcement authorities, or the
Children’s Aid Society).
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Conduct 3. Issues/concerns may also be reported to other
Our centre maintains high standards for positive relevant regulatory bodies (e.g. local public health
interaction, communication and role-modeling for department, police department, Ministry of
children. Harassment and discrimination will Environment, Ministry of Labour, fire department,
therefore not be tolerated from any party. If at any College of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario
point a parent/guardian, provider or staff feels College of Teachers, College of Social Workers etc.)
uncomfortable, threatened, abused or belittled, they where appropriate.
may immediately end the conversation and report the
Buckhorn Daycare, 705-657-1611
situation to the supervisor and/or licensee.
Ministry of Education, Licensed Child Care Help Desk:
1-877-510-5333 or childcare_ontario@ontario.ca
Concerns
Buckhorn Daycare provides a transparent process for
Concerns about the Suspected Abuse or Neglect
parents/guardians, the child care licensee, and staff
of a Child
to use when parents/guardians bring forward issues
1. Everyone, including members of the public and
and concerns.
professionals who work closely with children, is
All matters raised are taken seriously and addressed required by law to report suspected cases of child
as quickly as possible. They may be brought forward abuse or neglect.
verbally or in writing, and every effort will be made to 2. If a parent/guardian expresses concerns that a
resolve issues to the satisfaction of all parties. child is being abused or neglected, the parent will
be advised to contact the local Children’s Aid
An initial response to an issue or concern will be
Society (CAS) directly.
provided to parents/guardians within one to two
3. Persons who become aware of such concerns are
business day(s). The person who raised the issue/
also responsible for reporting this information to
concern will be kept informed throughout the
CAS as per the “Duty to Report” requirement under
resolution process.
the Child and Family Services Act.
Investigations of issues and concerns will be fair, 4. For more information, visit
impartial and respectful to parties involved. www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/
childrensaid/reportingabuse/index.aspx
Escalation of Issues or Concerns
1. Where parents/guardians are not satisfied with the
response or outcome of an issue or concern, they
may escalate the issue or concern verbally or in
writing to the Executive Director; when necessary to
the Board of Directors
2. Issues/concerns related to compliance with
requirements set out in the Child Care and Early
Years Act., 2014 and Ontario Regulation 137/15
should be reported to the Ministry of Education’s
Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing Branch.
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Useful Links
Ministry of Education: Parents Five Counties Children’s Centre
Helpful information for parents on early childhood Five Counties Children’s Centre helps children with
education. www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents physical, communication and developmental
challenges, and their families. www.fivecounties.on.ca
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community & Social
Services Kinark Child and Family Services
Helpful information for parents on children’s health A children’s mental health organization that provides
and development. help to children and youth, families and community.
www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/english/earlychildhood/ www.kinark.on.ca
index.aspx
Stsco School Bus Information
Peterborough Children’s Services This is where you will find information on
A link to the City of Peterborough’s Children’s transportation and bus cancellations due to weather.
Services website where you will find information on www.stsco.ca
fee subsidies and community services that help
children and families. www.peterborough.ca/Living/City_ Joint Statement on Safe Sleep
Services/Social_Services/Children_s_Services.htm An important article on the principles of safe sleep for
infants.
Peterborough Public Health www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/migration/phac-
For families in the community, Peterborough Public aspc/hp-ps/dca-dea/stages-etapes/childhood-
Health offers programs and information on many enfance_0-2/sids/pdf/jsss-ecss2011-eng.pdf
subjects, including healthy living, immunizations and
child development. www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca
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