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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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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 & 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 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.