Full-Day Program
Circle of Children offers a full-day program to address the needs of working parents. Children in this program are provided with a nutritious lunch and 2 healthy snacks each day. Children in the full-day program can be dropped-off and picked-up from Circle of Children between the hours of 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. We request that all children are at Circle of Children by 9:00 A.M.
Before- and After-School Program
Circle of Children offers a Before- and After-School program for school-aged children. Children in this program are provided with a healthy snack before and after school, each day. Children should arrive at Circle of Children between the hours of 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M., and picked-up between 3:30 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. All children must be at Circle of Children by 8:00 A.M. to be driven to their local school by Circle of Children staff.
Toddler Program (18- 30 months)
Circle of Children Toddler Program is designed for children aged 18 months – 30 months. Children in the Toddler Program learn by absorbing information and manipulating their environments. Children in the Toddler Program will develop an awareness of themselves and others and will develop their social skills, through listening, problem-solving, sharing, imagining, and creating.
The Toddler Program prepares children for the Pre-School Program by focusing on practical life, movement, language, and sensory activities. This framework for learning will teach a child to care for his/her surroundings and for others and will develop their sense of independence
Pre-School Program (2 1/2 – 5 years)
Circle of Children offers a progressive, integrated approach to early childhood education that stimulates the creative, social, and cognitive development of children aged 2 1/2 to 5 years. As such, our classrooms are equipped with educational and play materials to foster competence in sensory activities, practical life activities, reading and language skills, math, and geography. In addition, enrichment activities including music, creative movement, puppetry, and creative arts are introduced to your child, as part of our programming.
Language instruction and enriched drama instruction are an integral component of the Pre-School curriculum to foster the development of creative and linguistic skills. Moreover, Circle of Children provides computers in each Senior Pre-School classroom, in an effort to introduce the children to computer technology and the related educational benefits, at an early age.
Your child will be encouraged to bring his/her work home each week, to provide you with a regular update of their progress. More formal progress reports and parent/teacher interviews will be conducted every six months. As a result, we believe that Circle of Children Pre-School graduates will be well-prepared for entry into the Public and Separate school systems.
Summer Day Camp Program (6 – 12 years)
The Summer Day Camp Program which maintains the same operating and procedural standards that are identified within the Day Nurseries Act for our licensed childcare facility. If you would like to enroll your child in our Summer Day Camp Program, you may speak with the Program Director for additional information.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor play is essential to the healthy development of all children. Such activity stimulates a child’s appetite, facilitates the development of communication and inter-personal skills, and improves his/her overall health. Each day, weather permitting, each child will enjoy two hours of outdoor activity. This activity will develop their co-ordination skills and strength. and will enhance their communication and inter-personal skills, as well.
The Day Nurseries Act stipulates that all children must participate in an outdoor activity each day, and we at Circle of Children feel that this is an important part of our programs. Parents will be asked to provide clothing for their child to ensure that s/he is protected from the weather. In cold weather, we recommend mittens, hats, and at least one extra pair of socks. In warm weather, we request that parents provide light cotton clothing, sunhats, and sunscreen.
In addition, parents must provide a pair of comfortable shoes that will be used indoors by their child, and a complete change of clothing for their child for use in situations where the child’s clothing requires changing.
NOTE: If you feel that your child is unable to participate in outdoor activities on a particular day, then your child is too ill to attend the childcare. on that day. Please use your discretion.