Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre
Community Nursery School Registration
September 2013 – June 2014
REGISTRATION MUST BE IN PERSON AT 93 BIRCHMOUNT RD.
YOU MAY REGISTER FOR ONE OTHER PERSON OUTSIDE OF YOUR FAMILY
Monday June 3, 2013
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Nursery School is appropriate for children aged 2.5 – 5 years
***Proof of age (health card or birth certificate) is required to register***
A WAITING LIST FOR CHILDREN NOT OF AGE IS AVAILABLE IN THE
RECEPTION AREA ON TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2013
Nursery School operates in the same format as a Kindergarten school year and is broken down
into 5 sessions A, B, C, D and E for the purpose of payment ONLY.
When a child is registered for session A as an example, post-dated cheques are required on file
in our office and will secure the sessions that follow for the remainder of the school year.
Purchase of a Family Resource Centre membership is required
to participate in the Nursery School program
Payment by CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA, MASTERCARD & AMERICAN EXPRESS
ACCEPTED FOR INITIAL REGISTRATION
For more information contact:
Linda Driscoll (416) 396-7603
Manager, Child & Family Programs
93 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD  SCARBOROUGH  ONTARIO  M1N 3J7www.bbnc.ca
May 1, 2013
MEMBERSHIP FEES
***2013-2014 membership format is currently under review***
Membership is required to participate in ALL programs at BBNC. Memberships are
valid from September 1, 2013-August 31, 2014.
A Family Resource Centre Membership (FRC) is $40.00 and entitles members to
participate in all programs, including all FRC programs and Nursery School.
An Older Adult membership is $15.00 and entitles adults 60 years and over to
participate in programs at BBNC. This membership also permits older adults to attend
adult classes at the lower older adult rate.
A Family Membership is $15.00 and entitles family members to participate in all
programs excluding FRC/Nursery School programs.
An Individual Membership is $10.00 and entitles adult members to participate in all
programs excluding FRC/Nursery School programs.
A Youth Membership is no charge and entitles individuals 13-21 years to participate
in programs at the Youth Drop-In.
For membership entitlements, please see the full details outlined in the quarterly
brochure.
PROGRAM SUBSIDIES-“Open Doors” Application
Committed to social inclusion, BBNC strives to be accessible to all and especially to
individuals who are struggling with financial limitations. Open Doors application forms
are available at the front desk. Ask our staff for more information.
*BBNC reserves the right to amend the schedule*
May 1, 2013
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre
Community Nursery School
Philosophy Statement
2013 – 2014
Welcome to the Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre Community Nursery School program. Nursery
School provides a smooth transition for preschoolers between the security of the home, and the separation
from parents or a child care provider that comes with the start of Kindergarten. When a child is experiencing
issues around separation and adjusting to the Nursery School setting, parents are encouraged to stay to help
ease the child into our classroom. The staff will promote independence, social interaction and sharing. We
place an emphasis on routines and transitions, which will help prepare children for the shift to the structured
environment of the Kindergarten classroom.
Our stimulating play based program will include planned activities in the following areas: visual art, literacy,
math and science, music, sensory and creative movement. In addition, the daily schedule includes free
playtime for your child to explore our wide selection of toys, puzzles, books, and dramatic play centre. Our
curriculum and classroom is well equipped and designed to promote learning opportunities to enhance your
child's social/emotional, cognitive, fine and gross motor and language development. Our program will assist
children with developing skills that increase school readiness, and encourage active learning. We provide a
daily snack for the children, with provisions of nutritional and dietary restrictions. Parents are welcome to bring
special treats to celebrate an occasion with the children.
We place a strong emphasis on the development of language skills, as children will be encouraged to look at
books, listen to stories, verbalize their feelings and thoughts, and use language to solve social problems and
conflicts. Our goal as educators is to promote self-esteem, the respect of others and the fair treatment of all
people and property. Any forms of discrimination or unfair treatment will not be tolerated and will be resolved
immediately.
Our committed and qualified staff will ensure that your child's first experience at school is positive and provided
in a caring, nurturing and safe environment. It is the role of the teachers to facilitate and promote your child's
ability to learn and socially interact with others. While our work may include a variety of educational and
training opportunities, our supervision policy states that volunteers and student interns do not have
unsupervised access to the children.
Our goal as educators is to foster awareness and inclusiveness of our diverse society, while learning to
understand and appreciate similarities and differences among people. Our stimulating program activities will
include exposure to all areas of diversity: ability, age, appearance, belief, culture, family form, gender,
language, lifestyle, race, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Our teacher’s knowledge of childhood
developmental stages and milestones provides a valuable contribution to our planned program.
Any disciplinary measures will be appropriate to the developmental level of the child and will assist the child in
learning appropriate social behaviour. Our role as educators is to intervene with any misbehaviour by
redirecting the child to another activity, while allowing the child time to regain control of self.
As early childhood educators, we recognize the premium importance of the family's role and influence in the
preschool child's life. Through open and ongoing communication, we wish to support the unique needs of
every child and family in our program to the best of our abilities.
“Play friendly, play safe!”
May 1, 2013
COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL
DAILY SCHEDULE
Morning a.m.
Schedule
9:00- 9:10
Afternoon p.m.
Schedule
1:00-1:10
Daily Activities
Welcome/Arrival
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9:00-10:00
Children and families are individually greeted upon arrival
1:00-1:45
Structured/Social Play/Literacy Circle
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10:00
Play based exploration
Creative expression
Small group activities, including a literacy circle
Various sensory materials (water, sand, birdseed,
coloured pastas etc.)
Book area, dramatic play area, toy bins, puzzles, blocks,
literacy and numeracy centres and much more
1:45
Washroom
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10:05-10:15
Routine toileting
1:50-2:00
Tidy up
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10:15-10:25
Children are encouraged to help by contribution
2:00-2:10
Book/Reading
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10:25-10:40
Quiet and rest time for children while snack is prepared
Independent exploration of a variety of books
2:10-2:25
Circle of Friends
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10:40-10:45
Songs, stories, rhymes, games, visual props and group
discussions that include sharing of concepts
2:25-2:30
Hand Washing
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10:45-11:00
Routine Sanitary Practices
2:30-2:45
Snack
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11:00-11:30
Nutritious snacks prepared by staff and at times with the
help of the children
On occasions such as a birthday celebration, parents may
provide a special snack (check for classroom allergies)
2:45-3:00
Gross Motor Activity
11:30
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Active body movements, coordination, balance etc.
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Children are individually released to consented adults
3:00
Good Bye/Dismissal
*BBNC reserves the right to amend the schedule*
May 1, 2013
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre
Community Nursery School
2013-2014 School Year Fee Schedule
Session A: September 3 – October 24 (8 weeks)
AM Program
PM Program
FEE DUE DATES
Registration Day
□ Monday’s
$ 90.00**
□ Monday’s
$ 78.00**
□ Tuesday’s
$120.00
□ Wednesday’s
$120.00
□ Wednesday’s
$104.00
□ Thursday’s
$120.00
** No classes Monday’s on Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day (6 weeks of Monday’s)
Session B: October 28 – December 19 (8 weeks)
AM Program
PM Program
□ Monday’s
□ Tuesday’s
□ Wednesday’s
□ Thursday’s
$120.00
$120.00
$120.00
$120.00
□ Monday’s
$104.00
□ Wednesday’s
$104.00
Session C: January 6 – March 6 (9 weeks)
AM Program
PM Program
FEE DUE DATES
Post-dated cheque
dated for: Oct. 11, 2013
Due: June 14, 2013
FEE DUE DATES
□ Monday’s
$120.00**
□ Monday’s
$104.00**
Post-dated cheque
dated for: Dec. 6, 2013
□ Tuesday’s
$135.00
□ Wednesday’s
$135.00
□ Wednesday’s
$117.00
Due: June 14, 2013
□ Thursday’s
$135.00
** No classes Monday on Family Day (8 weeks of Monday’s) and CLOSED during March Break
Session D: March 17 – May 1 (7 weeks)
AM Program
PM Program
□ Monday’s
$ 90.00**
□ Monday’s
$78.00**
□ Tuesday’s
$105.00
□ Wednesday’s
$105.00
□ Wednesday’s
$91.00
□ Thursday’s
$105.00
** No classes Monday on Easter Monday (6 weeks of Monday’s)
Session E: May 5 – June 26 (8 weeks)
AM Program
PM Program
□ Monday’s
$105.00**
□ Monday’s
$ 91.00**
□ Tuesday’s
$120.00
□ Wednesday’s
$120.00
□ Wednesday’s
$104.00
□ Thursday’s
$120.00
** No classes Monday on Victoria Day (7 weeks of Monday’s)
FEE DUE DATES
Post-dated cheque
dated for: Feb. 21, 2014
Due: June 14, 2013
FEE DUE DATES
Post-dated cheque
dated for: Apr. 17, 2014
Due: June 14, 2013
BBNC welcomes voluntary charitable donations from families to help our cause in serving the community.
Charitable receipts are provided for donations of $20.00 or more.
*BBNC reserves the right to amend the schedule*
May 1, 2013
COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL
FEE SCHEDULE: SEPTEMBER 2013 - JUNE 2014
You may enroll your child for 1-3 half-day programs per week. You may combine a morning
and afternoon class, but you cannot register for a morning and afternoon class on the same day.
A fourth half-day is permitted, by selecting from the following three combinations only:
1) Monday/Tuesday/Thursday a.m., and Wednesday pm
2) Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday am, and Monday pm
3) Tuesday/Thursday am, and Monday/Wednesday pm
No child may attend two programs on the same day.
Example: If you registered for Session “A” on a Monday afternoon at $78.00, a Wednesday
afternoon at $104.00 and a Thursday morning at $120.00, the total fee amount for Session “A” is
$302.00 (plus the FRC membership fee).
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PLEASE NOTE:
Fees for Session A are due at the time of registration on June 3, 2013
Post-dated cheques for Sessions B, C, D and E must be submitted with the completed Nursery
School child’s package
The Manager requires 2 weeks written notice prior to the start date of any session if your child is
being withdrawn in order to receive a refund, less a $20.00 processing fee. For all other
circumstances, a credit voucher is issued as outlined in the agency brochure under REFUND
POLICY
Post-dated cheques will be returned for remaining sessions once a written notice of withdrawal
has been received
All “Dishonoured Cheques” (NSF and other reasons a financial institute provides for returning
a cheque to BBNC) is subject to a $30.00 processing fee
Transferring from one class to another is subject to a $10.00 administration fee
 If your child is absent due to illness, other medical reasons, personal holiday or vacation,
you are responsible for fees maintaining your child’s space in the program
Session A
Paid in full at time of registration, plus a FRC membership
Session B
Post-dated cheque dated: October 11, 2013
Session C
Post-dated cheque dated: December 6, 2013
Session D
Post-dated cheque dated: February 21, 2014
Session E
Post-dated cheque dated: April 17, 2014 (*Thursday date due to Good Friday)
*BBNC reserves the right to amend the schedule*
May 1, 2013