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Our\u00a0<\/span>Core Values<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

<\/a>Philosophy Statement<\/strong> We strive towards a nurturing, welcoming environment in which all children can develop and enhance their existing skills. \u00a0We believe children learn through play as well as child-initiated and teacher-supported activities and experiences. \u00a0Our programs are created to support all areas of development. \u00a0Through reflective practice educators will continually evaluate and make adaptations based on children\u2019s responses, interactions and interests.<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/a>Mission Statement<\/strong> My World of Learning Child Care Association is a non-profit child care centre whose staff and Board of Directors are committed to providing quality inclusive child care for all children between the ages of eighteen months and twelve years.<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/a>Image of The Child Statement<\/strong> We believe children are happy and kind and thrive through supportive relationships. \u00a0By creating inviting, enriched environments we can enhance a child\u2019s natural curiosity. \u00a0When we provide a variety of nurturing and challenging experiences we can foster confidence and resilience.<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/a>Vision Statement of Inclusive Child Care<\/strong> The staff and Board of Directors of My World of Learning Child Care Association believe that all children have the right to attend our centre.\u00a0 We strongly believe an inclusive environment helps children develop empathy and to accept each other as individuals.\u00a0 We offer quality child care that offers a developmentally and individually appropriate learning environment.<\/p>\n

<\/a>COVID-19 Policy<\/strong> Parents\/guardians are required to monitor their children’s health by using the COVID-19 Daily Checklist before coming to day care each day. If your child is ill\/showing symptoms please keep them home and follow the advice given on\u00a0www.nshealth.ca\/coronavirus<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0www.novascotia.ca\/coronavirus<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0We ask you take your children to use the washroom and wash their hands before they enter their classroom to help stop the spread of illnesses.\u00a0 Please continue to follow your scheduled drop-off and pick-up times as staffing is based on anticipated numbers.\u00a0 While we encourage masking, staff and families may choose to stop or continue to wear masks.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inclusion Policy\u00a0 <\/strong>My World of Learning Child Care Association is committed to upholding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-racism (EDIAA) principles by actively removing barriers to participation and ensuring our practices are inclusive, accessible, and anti-racist. We believe all children have the right to attend our centre. Throughout our program and daily routine, we use tools such as Quality Matters and the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework to provide an inclusive environment for all children.\u00a0 By participating in Pyramid Model for Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children our educators are committed to teaching social-emotional skills.<\/p>\n

We believe in working as a team with families through verbal and written daily updates about the children\u2019s time at the centre.\u00a0 Authentic assessments that summarize a child\u2019s skills as observed at the day care are provided twice annually.\u00a0 We welcome family involvement by encouraging families to participate by attending family meetings, joining the family committee, becoming volunteers to assist in the classroom and applying to be on the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

Our program is committed to a strength-based approach to inclusion. For children requiring additional supports, we develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or Routine-Based Plans (RBP) using a team approach including families, early childhood educators (ECEs), and other professionals. We actively collaborate and cooperate with Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development Intervention Services (NSECDIS) staff, inviting developmental interventionists to consult at the request of any team member. Support plans begin with completing functional assessments to form a working theory on why a behaviour is occurring. We make proactive changes to our activities and space so every child can meaningfully participate and play with peers. Plans include clear goals and strategies to help children learn new skills to meet the child\u2019s needs. We assess and re-evaluate these plans regularly to make sure they grow along with the child.<\/p>\n

Educators are required to attend professional learning opportunities each year.\u00a0 They are encouraged to complete training on the subject of inclusion including Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework, Pyramid Model for Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, and EDIAA principles.\u00a0 Resource materials are available to assist educators to be effective in providing inclusive care.<\/p>\n

The centre applies annually for the Inclusion Support Grant through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.\u00a0 The Inclusion Support Grant (ISG) provides funding for an Inclusion Coordinator over our required licensing ratios. This dedicated role supports high-quality inclusive programming, the implementation of our Quality Growth Plan, and aids educators with their individual development plans.\u00a0 The Inclusion Coordinator contributes to the Leadership Team\u2019s Implementation Plan and is committed to completing the training pathway to become a Pyramid Model Internal Coach.<\/p>\n

We submit detailed annual reports on how funding supports our inclusive practices and provide updates to our Quality Assurance Specialist. Families and staff can access the ISG Notification Letter, along with the grant\u2019s terms and conditions, in the information binder found in the entrance hall.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Family Communications Plan<\/strong>\u00a0 My World of Learning believes in open communication between families and day care staff.\u00a0 We use a number of ways to exchange information with parents.\u00a0 This includes face to face conversations, phone calls, app, emails, social media accounts, website and paper documents.\u00a0 We also support and encourage further family involvement through volunteering or our parent committee.<\/p>\n

The Director or Director Designate offers tours of the centre and an opportunity to discuss the individual needs and expectations of the family as part of the registration process.\u00a0 Registration packages which include a family handbook are available as an electronic or paper document.\u00a0 The family handbook outlining what My World of Learning offers and how it operates and is available for viewing in the red information binder on top of the children\u2019s cubbies.\u00a0 When filling out the registration forms, parents and guardians are asked how they would like to receive regular written communication from the day care.\u00a0 Information such as special events, resources, inspections and regulatory requirements are shared with families through the option of their choice.<\/p>\n

My World of Learning provides parents and families information about their children\u2019s experiences at day care through verbal and written communication.\u00a0 Families are encouraged to speak to their children\u2019s educators at drop off and pick up times.\u00a0 Through daily reports, notes and photographs using the app, educators will keep families updated on their children\u2019s daily activities including play experiences, snacks and meals, sleep, and toileting.\u00a0 If parents prefer, paper records can be provided instead of using the app.\u00a0 Children\u2019s progress reports, completed twice a year, provide parents with information about the children\u2019s skills and interests. Educators use these reports to create activities and environments that meet the children\u2019s needs and matches their curiosities.<\/p>\n

Notable situation reports are filled out for parents and guardians to sign if an accident, illness or other incident affects a child attending the day care.\u00a0 When parents and educators observe concerns regarding a child\u2019s development we create routine-based plans, using a team approach to identify goals and sets strategies to allow the child to participate in all activities.<\/p>\n

Families have the opportunity to contribute to the program and connect with other families through volunteering and participating in the\u00a0family committee meetings.\u00a0 Parents, families and staff are invited to provide their opinions through surveys and program assessments which are then used to develop our quality improvement plans, a component of the Quality Matters Program.<\/p>\n

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