About Us
Our Philosophy
We believe that children are competent, capable, curious, full of potential—and that the most important time in a child’s development is their earliest days. That’s why our learning philosophy is based on close partnerships between families and CBCC, which we see as essential for the optimal growth and development of young children.
In addition, our educators value and respect the children in their care, and believe that each child’s thoughts and ideas are pivotal to the curriculum. As such, our educators are facilitators, allowing the children’s interests to flow in positive programs that empower them to explore, discover, document, compare, and share their ideas.
We provide a balance of indoor and outdoor environments, active play, and rest and quiet time within each program’s daily schedule. Activities within various programs emphasize skills, self-esteem, self-respect, self-regulation, and respect for others, which allows individual children and groups to interact in a confident manner.
Our Facility
Our location offers:
Seven spacious classrooms
A full gymnasium
Three private, fenced outdoor playgrounds
Professionally cleaned five days a week
We also provide bus service to six area schools:
William G. Davis Public School
William G. Miller Public School
St. Brendan’s Catholic School
Centennial Road Public School
Charlottetown Public School
West Rouge Public School
Our Staff
We’re staffed with qualified Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) and Assistants in accordance with the teacher/child ratios regulated by the Ministry of Education. All staff have completed immunizations as required by the Public Health Department and are up to date with CPR-C and First Aid Certifications. All staff are required to provide a clear VSC (Vulnerable Sector Check).
Beyond meeting all official requirements, there’s no doubt that our staff is what sets CBCC apart from other childcare centres. We have a very low turnover of employees, with many having served the centre for more than 10 years - and several employees who have been with us for more than 20 years.
Our Management Team
Cheryl Hafenbrack
Director
Cheryl has been working with CBCC since 1997 after her graduation from Centennial College. A member of the College of Registered Early Childhood Educators, she started out in the preschool program until she became Senior Staff Member, later being promoted to Director. Cheryl is enthusiastic and dedicated, and is always willing to expand her knowledge by attending workshops and applying her newfound knowledge to the centre.
Assistant Director
Theresa Raponi
Theresa has been at CBCC since 2001 when she graduated from Centennial College. Also a member of the College of Registered Early Childhood Educators, she has worked in almost every classroom in the centre. Formerly the Manager of our former off-site location, Theresa is proud to be CBCC’s Assistant Director and brings her experience and knowledge to the forefront of the centre.
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
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Our Centre is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Please visit our Fees page for current tuition rates and program fees.
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Yes. A late fee of $15 per 15-minute interval applies after 6:00 p.m.
For example:
6:00–6:15 p.m. – $15
6:16–6:30 p.m. – $30
We understand that unexpected delays can happen and ask that every effort be made to pick up your child on time. If you anticipate being late, please contact the centre as soon as possible.
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Wait times vary depending on the program and availability.
Typical wait times are:
Toddler (18 months–2.5 years): Approximately 2–2.5 years
Preschool: Approximately 1–1.5 years
Before and After School Programs: Varies throughout the year
We encourage families to join our waitlist as early as possible.
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Yes. We are open Monday through Friday throughout the year, with the exception of:
Statutory holidays
Civic Holiday
The week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
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Yes! We offer weekly Summer Camp programs for Kindergarten and School-Age children during July and
August.
Children do not need to be currently enrolled in at Charlottetown Blvd Childcare Centre to register. Priority
registration is offered to currently enrolled families, with remaining spaces made available to the community.
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Yes. We offer care on non-instructional days, including:
PA Days
March Break
Winter Break
Registration follows the same process as our Summer Camp, with priority given to currently enrolled families
before opening registration to the community.
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Our toddler and preschool programs are full-time only (five days per week).
For our Before and After School Program (Kindergarten and School age), families may choose:
Before School only (five days per week)
After School only (five days per week)
Both Before and After School (five days per week)
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We do not currently have a Purchase of Service agreement for municipal childcare subsidy.
However, we are enrolled in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program, which
helps reduce childcare fees for eligible families through provincial funding. The program is designed to lower
the cost of licensed childcare to an average of $10–$12 per day over time.
For more information about CWELCC, please visit the Ontario government's website.
(https://www.ontario.ca/page/canada-ontario-early-years-and-child-care-agreement)
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Absolutely. The health and safety of every child is our priority.
If your child has food allergies or dietary restrictions, we will work closely with your family and our catering
provider to ensure appropriate meal substitutions are provided whenever possible. We take all allergies and
dietary needs seriously and follow strict food safety procedures.
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We proudly partner with Yummy Catering, who have been providing nutritious, child-friendly meals to our
Centre for over 10 years.
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Yes. All educators are certified in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, as required by Ontario licensing
regulations. Training is kept current to ensure staff are prepared to respond in the event of an emergency.
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Yes. We have a thorough hiring process to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.
Before joining our team, all staff must:
Provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Hold valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification
Successfully complete reference checks
Meet all Ministry of Education licensing requirements
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To help keep all children and staff healthy, we ask that sick children remain at home.
Our general illness guidelines include:
Fever: Children must be fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication
before returning.
Vomiting or diarrhea: Children must remain symptom-free for at least 48 hours after their last episode
before returning.
For other illnesses or symptoms, please contact the Centre directly. We are happy to discuss your child's
situation and determine when it is appropriate for them to return.
Documents of Note
*Subject to change