Our preschool was designed to offer a comfortable and safe environment that fulfills the needs of every child
Our objective being to promote health, safety and a healthy diet for children, we make sure to offer them safe, clean and well-kept premises. We also give them opportunities to:
• Learn how to be responsible for their hygiene and develop self-sufficiency
• Practice indoor and outdoor, high energy and quiet activities.
Diet and allergies
A healthy diet plays an important role in a child’s everyday life and development. Therefore, we urge parents to prepare healthy snacks and avoid candy, chocolate, chips or gum. Please do not send any nuts to school.
Parents must let the staff know if their child has allergies or is not allowed to eat certain foods. Depending on allergies mentioned by parents, arrangements will be made at the beginning of the school year and clear directives will be given accordingly.
Immunization
Given that immunization is one of the easiest ways to stop the spread of contagious diseases, we strongly recommend that you ensure your child is up to date on their immunizations before they start preschool. Once your child is registered in the program, you will have to fill an immunization form required by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. It is in everyone’s best interest that this information be collected.
Illness
Although we understand the pressures that illness can cause in a family, we must stress the fact that our preschool is not accredited to watch sick children. In case of illness, you are asked to keep your child at home or make alternate arrangements.
Medication
If you want our staff to administer prescribed or over-the-counter medication to your child during preschool hours, please note that a parent or guardian will have to fill a consent form and the medication will have to be provided in its original packaging along with dosing information. In some situations, for over-the-counter medication (for instance, cough syrup or Tylenol), the consent form will have to be signed by your doctor.
Please read the complete Family Handbook for more information.
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