Spiritual Needs "Grace" will be said prior to snack, lunch and dinner times. Those children wishing to participate will be encouraged to do so. Discovery is also committed to the inclusion of all children (regardless of their disabilities or needs) into our program. Where additional staffing is required to help include these children into the program, it will always be utilized according to the goals of inclusion, namely: Provide as little assistance as is needed to maximize independence and develop self-confidence. One-on-one time with a child will not be provided except under very rare conditions. Small group learning while in the classroom will be the most frequently used model of teaching those skills that are not easily learned through other methods. Every attempt will be made to normalize the child's stay at Discovery. This will include the sharing of any extra tasks, as required, by all staff in the Unit. (A more detailed copy of our philosophy as it relates to the Infant/Toddler room is outlined in the program overview booklet.) STAFF Almost aspect of our program hinges on the staff and their relationship with you as parents, and your children. If we are not effective with you as parents, our time with your children will not be very effective. Staff is selected based on level of qualification (two-thirds of all staff are educated at the E.C.E. II or III level), experience and ability to teach and love children. In addition, we ask that all our staff enroll in the Active Parenting Course, which is taught at Discovery Children’s Centre. This furthers their skills in the management of children’s behaviour/misbehaviour in the context of imparting the qualities of courage, responsibility and cooperation in children. In the Infant/Toddler program, children will be assigned one Early Childhood Educator as their primary caregiver. A primary caregiver acts as the main contact person for parents, ensuring all information is communicated on a daily basis and completes the daily journal. This individual is responsible for and involved in the majority of daily routines with your child (i.e. diapering, feeding, naps, etc.). By incorporating a primary caregiver practice, your child has the opportunity to become very comfortable with one main person, gaining trust and
Spiritual Needs "Grace" will be said prior to snack, lunch and dinner times. Those children wishing to participate will be encouraged to do so. Discovery is also committed to the inclusion of all children (regardless of their disabilities or needs) into our program. Where additional staffing is required to help include these children into the program, it will always be utilized according to the goals of inclusion, namely: Provide as little assistance as is needed to maximize independence and develop self-confidence. One-on-one time with a child will not be provided except under very rare conditions. Small group learning while in the classroom will be the most frequently used model of teaching those skills that are not easily learned through other methods. Every attempt will be made to normalize the child's stay at Discovery. This will include the sharing of any extra tasks, as required, by all staff in the Unit. (A more detailed copy of our philosophy as it relates to the Infant/Toddler room is outlined in the program overview booklet.) STAFF Almost aspect of our program hinges on the staff and their relationship with you as parents, and your children. If we are not effective with you as parents, our time with your children will not be very effective. Staff is selected based on level of qualification (two-thirds of all staff are educated at the E.C.E. II or III level), experience and ability to teach and love children. In addition, we ask that all our staff enroll in the Active Parenting Course, which is taught at Discovery Children’s Centre. This furthers their skills in the management of children’s behaviour/misbehaviour in the context of imparting the qualities of courage, responsibility and cooperation in children. In the Infant/Toddler program, children will be assigned one Early Childhood Educator as their primary caregiver. A primary caregiver acts as the main contact person for parents, ensuring all information is communicated on a daily basis and completes the daily journal. This individual is responsible for and involved in the majority of daily routines with your child (i.e. diapering, feeding, naps, etc.). By incorporating a primary caregiver practice, your child has the opportunity to become very comfortable with one main person, gaining trust and
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