Bow Day Care is designed to welcome children, staff, and parents into a comfortable, respectful, and nurturing child and family friendly environment.
The provision of the children’s program and environment will be offered in a manner that is responsive and inclusive to children in care.
The space allows children the freedom to be who they are while inviting parental involvement to create a community. The setting includes 5 groups accommodated
in 3 child program rooms, and an outdoor play space.
Child Groups
Infant Room: Accommodates children up to 19 months old with a capacity of 8* children in their own room.
Toddler Room: Designed for children aged 19 to 36 months. The room is licensed for a total of *18 children, divided into two groups within the same space, with a maximum of 12 children per group.
Preschool Room: Caters to children aged 36 months to Kindergarten age. This room is licensed for 32* children, divided into two groups. One group for children aged 3 to 4 years can have up to 16 children, while the second group for children aged 4 years and older can have a maximum of 20 children.
Placement: Children are placed into a group that best suits their individual needs, which may not always align with their chronological age. This approach aims to help children grow within a familiar and comfortable group setting, fostering attachments with educators and developing social networks among peers.
Nutrition and Wellness
Food Policy:
Children are required to bring their own food from home, which should be of sufficient quantity, variety, served at appropriate times daily.
– Water will be available in all rooms throughout the day.
– Children’s meals should meet a portion of their daily nutritional requirements based on Health Canada’s Food Guide.
– Children are encouraged to taste food items, but no child will be forced to eat or drink.
– All food brought from home, including bottles, must be labeled with the child’s name and date.
– Children will bring their own clean water bottle, which will be returned home at the end of each day.
– Infants will be fed according to their individual schedules. Educators may assist infants in feeding themselves.
– Children will not be provided with food or drink while resting or napping.
Nut-Free Policy:
For the safety of children with allergies, all meals and snacks should be nut-free.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Play Space: Located on-site at Bow Day Care (BDC). BDC believes daily outdoor time supports healthy growth, curiosity, exploration, and physical and mental development. The space provides a variety of play experiences through intentional planning, appropriate equipment, toys, and space arrangements. The area will be enclosed for safety during playtime, and materials, toys, and equipment will be portable to allow for changes and variety that follow children’s interests and development.
Secure Entry: Our facility is equipped with secure entry systems to ensure the safety of all children.
Health Protocols: We maintain strict hygiene standards and conduct regular cleaning and disinfection.
Emergency Preparedness: Our staff is trained in first aid and emergency procedures, and we conduct regular safety drills.
Healthy Spaces
Child Safety Commitment:
At Bow Day Care, we prioritize child safety above all else.
Cleaning is our top priority, and all surfaces are thoroughly disinfected to maintain a clean environment.
We take illness seriously and have stringent policies in place to minimize the risk of contagion within our center.
Child care employees adhere to strict procedures aimed at providing a healthy environment for both children and staff.
Health and Wellness Practices:
We believe in providing children with healthy food choices, ensuring they have daily outdoor time, and maintaining a clean environment.
Scheduled rest times are integral to our daily routine.
Our staff model healthy practices to promote a positive influence on children’s development.
These preventative strategies are actively practiced at Bow Day Care to foster a healthy and nurturing environment for all.
Safety First:
Our commitment to safety extends to protecting children with allergies through our nut-free policy.