"The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility -These are the 3 forces which are the very nerve of education." R.Steiner
Welcome to The Child centre!
SEPTEMBER 2023 - The child centre has finally been approved for $10/day care!
SPACES FOR 3-5YEAR OLDS IN OUR PLAYSCHOOL PROGRAM ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!!
Sarah Pansino RECE, will continue into her 9th year as lead Teacher & Facility Manager accompanied by IVan Marko! Together we will contintue to provide quality care that is inspired by the gentle pedagogy that is waldorf.
Add your child to our waitlist NOW at dgchildcentre@gmail.com
The Child Centre is a licensed childcare facility offering PLAYSCHOOL (8:00-12:15) and AFTERCARE (3:15-5:00 *currently on PAUSE) for children and families of Daajing Giids, Village of Queen Charlotte, BC and the surrounding area. These programs are led by an experienced and trained mainstream and Waldorf Early Childhood Educator and are inspired by Waldorf Education principles.
We are a non-profit society run by a volunteer board of directors comprised of parents/guardians of the children attending, alumni, as well as community stakeholders. Please let us know if you are interested in joining our board and supporting early learning and childcare initiatives in Dajing Giids, Village of Queen Charlotte.
A Rich Learning Environment for Children
Playschool
The Child Centre is one of only two licensed childcare programs in Daajing Giids, (previously - Village of Queen Charlotte) Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. Located just steps from the ocean it offers a rich nature and play-based learning environment for children 2 to 5 years of age to start out on their journey of life-long learning.
The Child Centre's philosophy is based on the foundational belief that children are unique individuals who develop each at their own pace and learn best through positive modelling, by "doing" through experiential education and of course, through play! An inspiring program of free-play, meaningful work (cooking, baking, cleaning, sweeping, dish washing, self-care etc.) and a literacy-rich "circle-time" filled with songs, stories and games allow the children to flourish in mind, body and spirit each day. Our classroom space is meant to feel warm and home-like where all are welcome, children feel safe, cared for and thus best able to learn.
AFTERCARE
Aftercare is not being offered at this time due to staffing shortages. If you wish to run an aftercare program through The Child Centre, please email dgchildcentre@gmail.com..
"Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results." - John Dewey
Our 2024-2025 Schedule
Tuesday September 3, 2024 - Thursday June 26, 2025
Morning Multi-Age Playschool - The Community Hall
AGES: 2- 5 years old
RATIO: 2:8 Two adults to eight children with a maximum of three children under 3 years of age and five between 3-5 years of age.
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 8:00am-12:15pm
*You may register for two or four mornings/week which will aid the child in adjusting to the new routine.
FEES: Fee $32/class for 3-5 year olds are$37.50/class for under 3 year olds.
Families pay just $10/CLASS the remainder of our fees are subsidized for all!
by the CHILD CARE FEE REDUCTION INITIATIVE put in place by our provincial government.
AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE BENEFIT: Please contact Jenna Inglis at Child Care Resource and Referral @ 250-559-4711
or email ccrrfamilyresource@islandswellnesssociety.com for assistance as many families will be eligible for further subsidy.
*Please apply by September 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year*
A Typical Day at the Child CentRE
Drop off time is flexible but we ask that you aim to arrive around the same time each day as it helps your child adjust to the new environment and feel secure in knowing their day and what is expected of them.
Morning Rhythm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
8:00 – 9:00 Arrival & Goodbyes
8:00 - 9:45 Free Play Indoors + Craft activity (free choice)
9:45 - 10:00 Diapering/Toileting routine
10:00 – 10:05 Tidy-up time
10:05 - 10:20 Circle Time(Songs, story, movement and games)
10:20 - 10:50 SNACK
10:50 – 11:00 Get ready for outdoor play or gym time
11:00-12:00 Active play outdoors or in the Community Hall
12:00 - 12:15 Pickup
Registration & Key Information
Registration Forms: Registration takes place at the beginning of September for children currently on our waitlist. To add your child to the waitlist for Playschool or Aftercare please contact The Child Centre at (250)559-8338. Upon approval into the program by the lead teacher a registration package may be picked up at The Child Centre, or the Registration Form and Emergency Contact Card can be downloaded from this page under "Parent Resources". The Child Centre must be in possession of these forms on or before your child’s first day.
Sometimes space becomes available throughout the year. The child at the top of the waitlist will be notified at this time and can choose to take the space or defer until a later date. We currently have an extensive waitlist and encourage families to put their child on the waitlist on their 1st birthday.
Fees and Subsidies: An annual registration/membership fee of $25 per family is required to help us cover insurance and teacher administrative time. Fees are per child and are pro-rated for the entire year in order to make payment easier.
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY questions can be directed to JENNA INGLIS at the Haida Gwaii Child Care Resource and Referral program at 250-559-4711 or via email ccrr@islandswellnesssociety.com
Pick up & drop off times: There is no official “start time” for PLAYSCHOOL but we ask that parents/guardians try to drop off their child around the same time each day (between 8-10am) to aid in the child’s security in knowing what to expect.
Regarding late pick-ups, please text 250-559-8338 if you expect to be late. No text will lead to a penalty of $1/minute.