How To Contact Us
Douglas Park Community Preschool and Child Care
5409 206 Street Langley
Phone or Text
CEO Dawn Adamson 778.870.5180
Manager Dawn Adamson 778.870.5180
Administrator Veronica Chen 778.681.9550
Preschool (school) 778.866.3731
Group Child Care 604.828.3731
Infant and Toddler Care (portable) 604.828.3731
Kindercare (school) 778.866.3731
School-age Program 778.866.3731
Email: adamson.edu55@gmail.com
Website: www.everychildwillsucceed.com
IG: douglasparkchildcare
| Douglas Park Community Preschool and Child Care |
| 2021-2022 School Calendar |
| MONTH | DATE | |
| September | Sept 6 (M) | Stat – Labor Day – Centre and School Closed |
| Sept 13 (M) | Preschool Begins | |
| Sept 24 (F) | School Improvement Day – No Preschool, Child Care Open |
| October | Oct 11 (M) | Stat – Thanksgiving – Centre and School Closed |
| Oct 20 (W) | Early Dismissal – Preschool close at 11:30am | |
| Oct 21 (Th) | Early Dismissal – Preschool close at 11:30am | |
| Oct 22 (F) | PRO-D Day – No Preschool, Child Care Open |
| November | Nov 11 (Th) | Stat – Remembrance Day – Centre and School Closed |
| Nov 12 (F) | Report Card Preparation Day – No Preschool, Child Care Open |
| December | Dec 17 (F) | Last Preschool Day Prior to Winter Break |
| Dec 24 (F) | Centre closed at 1pm | |
| Dec 31 (F) | Centre closed at 1pm |
| January | Jan 4 (T) | Preschool Reopen |
| February | Feb 11 (F) | Pro-D Day – No School, No Preschool, Child Care open |
| Feb 18 (F) | Report Card Day – No Preschool, Child Care open | |
| Feb 21 (M) | Stat – Family Day – Centre closed |
| March | Mar 9 (W) | Early Dismissal for Kindergarten – Preschool close at 11:30am |
| Mar 10 (Th) | Early Dismissal for Kindergarten – Preschool close at 11:30am | |
| Mar 11 (F) | Last Day prior to Spring Break | |
| Mar 28 (M) | Preschool Reopen |
| April | Apr 15 (F) | Good Friday (School Closed) |
| Apr 18 (M) | Easter Monday (School Closed) |
| May | May 20 (F) | Pro-D Day – No Preschool, Child Care Open |
| May 23 (M) | Stat – Victoria Day – Centre Closed |
| June | Jun 17 (F) | Graduation Party for Child Care |
| Jun 24 (F) | Graduation Party for Preschool | |
| Jun 29 (W) | Last Preschool Day Prior to Summer Break |
| July / August | Summer Session |
Programs and Fees
Preschool
2.5 to 5 years
Preschool is open September to August. We close for Pro-D days, Winter break, Spring break, and statutory holidays. Parents provide one snack.
PM Class closed for four extra days /two in October and two in March
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 11:30am 9:00am to 1:00pm
3 days per week $220.00 per month 3 days per week $360.00
4 days per week $245.00 per month 4 days per week $420.00
5 days per week $270.00 per month 5 days per week $480.00
Subsidy is available for Preschool.
*We are a Balanced Calendar Preschool: fees have been calculated for an equal payment system. Fees per month remain the same even though the number of days will differ.
Preschool Daily Schedule
Morning Program – 9am to 11:30am and 9am to 1:00pm
9:00
- teachers discuss the events of the day and introduce new materials/projects
- introduce practicum students and visiting parents
- free choice of early learning areas
art
literature/drama
music
woodworking
inventors
sand/water
blocks
housekeeping
science/math/social studies
puzzles
9:45 Personal book time
10:00 Group time- circle time
10:15 Snack
10:30 Outdoors
11:30 End of the day
Extended Preschool to 1:00pm
10:30 to 11:45 Outdoor play
12:00 Lunch
12:30 outdoors or inside activities
Supplies: Changes of clothes for emergencies and during summer, a change of clothes for water play (no bathing suits) Hat and sunscreen for hot days.
Note: during the spring and summer months we will be outdoors for most of this time block. All activities and play centres may be taken outside.
Infant and Toddler Care
As of April 1, 2018: The Government Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative has been implemented. This initiative has lowered the cost of child care for parents.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm for infants and toddlers to age 3
We are open all year except for statutory holidays and December 24th, 26th and close early on December 31st.
Children under 3 years
2 days per week $630.00 / CCFRI $490.00 per month
3 days per week $735.00 / CCFRI $525.00 per month
4 days per week $840.00 / CCFRI $560.00 per month
5 days per week $945.00 / CCFRI $595.00 per month
Parents supply snacks and lunch, diapers/pull-ups, wipes and bottles.
We supply sheets and blankets for cribs, bibs and wash cloths.
Subsidy is available for group child care.
Infant and Toddler Care Daily Schedule
7:00 am Open
Free play indoors
Breakfast (brought from home)
Outdoor play
9:30 am Morning snack
Wash hands before and after eating/toileting/diapering after snack
Nap time for those needing a morning nap – this time frame is flexible – naps based on needs
10:00 am Group Time
Story, songs, movement
10:30 am Outdoor Time or Indoor free play/group activities during inclement weather
11:30am/12:00 pm Lunch time
Wash hands before and after eating
Toileting/diapering after lunch, books and puzzles while waiting for others to finish eating
12:45 pm Story time
1:00 pm Nap/Quiet time
Books, puzzles, quiet table activities as children wake up/while others sleep
Toileting/diapering as children wake up
2:00pm/3:00 pm Afternoon snack
Wash hands before and after eating
Toileting/diapering after snack
4:00 pm Outdoor play time/ Indoor free play/group activities during inclement weather
5:00 pm Indoor quiet activities
Books, puzzles, table activities
Small snack if needed
5:30 pm Close
*Toileting/Diapering is done as needed
*Schedule times are flexible based on needs of the children
*Outdoor time may change due to weather– we spend more time outdoors during warm weather
Infant and Toddler Care Supplies
To keep at the centre:
- Toothbrush (no toothpaste) for children ready to brush
- A complete change of clothes to be kept in your child’s cubby
- Boots
- Crib sheet and blanket
- Muddy Buddies or rain pants
- Warm coat with hood for fall and winter
- Mittens or gloves for fall and winter
- Shorts, sunscreen and hat for spring and summer
* shirt and shorts for water days (no bathing suits)
- Diapers/pull-ups and wet wipes if your child requires them
- Please label all items with your child’s name. (Including clothing)
- We have a laundry facility for emergency laundry situations.
- We play outside rain or shine.
- Our schedule is flexible, outdoor time increased for warm weather and more indoor time when we experience inclement weather.
- Naps are based on a child’s needs.
- Please label bottles and provide instructions for formula.
- Please inform, in writing, your bottle routine and schedule; meal and snack routine and schedule. Please note: bottles are heated by a bottle warmer and not heated in the microwave.
- Children are diapered and taken to the washroom according to their needs.
When needed:
- A medication consent form has to be filled out for all diaper-rash creams
- A medication form has to be filled out for all “cutting teeth” pain relievers
- A written letter giving staff permission to use any type of skin moisturizers, skin condition remedies and any type of solution, lotion and oil that requires staff to rub on child’s skin or scalp.
Infant and Toddler Care
All in a Day’s Play…Floor Time
Floor time is a term used to indicate optimum learning for infants and toddlers as well as a term for building relationships for all children. The adult sits on the floor for close proximity and interaction. The adult engages with the child, encouraging play with materials and interaction with other children. The adult models and encourages language.
Floor time is time spent on the floor learning to crawl, climb and make friends.
The centre provides soft climbers, interactive toys, soft pillows, board books, soft building blocks, and musical toys for the infants as well as a higher level of materials and toys for the toddlers (advanced puzzles and building materials). The older children use age appropriate materials and toys such as heavier wooden blocks and toys.
Interaction with the caregivers enhances language development, provides emotional support, and encouragement to communicate with other children. Making friends is important to well-being.
Floor time for toddlers offers “walking space” and specific centres to encourage imaginative and explorative play.
This is a time for caregivers to offer loving guidance. We model sharing, taking turns, and speak respectfully when reminding “hands are not for hitting.” We guide the child towards developing socially acceptable behaviour. We facilitate by talking positively through the problem, using gestures, pictures and positive reinforcement. Most of the time, it’s all about needing a hug.
“Collecting the Child”
…you cannot influence a child’s mind
until you have their heart… Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Group Child Care
As of April 1, 2018: The Government Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative has been implemented. This initiative has lowered the cost of child care for parents.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm for children ages 2.5 – 5 years.
We are open all year except for statutory holidays and December 24th, 26th and close early on December 31st.
Children 3 to 5 years
2 days per week $525.00 / CCFRI $485.00 per month
3 days per week $630.00 / CCFRI $570.00 per month
4 days per week $735.00 / CCFRI $655.00 per month
5 days per week $840.00 / CCFRI $740.00 per month
Parents supply snacks and lunch, and for the younger children, pull-ups and wipes.
Subsidy is available for group child care.
Group Child Care Daily Schedule
7:00 am Open
Free play indoors
Breakfast (brought from home)
Outdoor play
9:30 am Morning snack
- wash hands before and after eating
- toileting/diapering after snack
10:00 am Circle Time
- story, songs, movement
10:30 am Outdoor Time or Indoor free play/group activities during inclement weather
12:00 pm Lunch time
- wash hands before and after eating
- toileting/diapering after lunch, books and puzzles while waiting for others to finish eating
12:45 pm Story time
1:00 pm Nap/Quiet time
- books, puzzles, quiet table activities as wake up/while others sleep
- kindergarten readiness skills
- toileting/diapering as children wake up
3:00 pm Afternoon snack
- wash hands before and after eating
- toileting/diapering after snack
4:00 pm Outdoor play time/ Indoor free play/group activities during inclement weather
5:00 pm Indoor quiet activities
- books, puzzles, table activities
- small snack if needed
5:30 pm Close
*Toileting/Diapering is done as needed
*Schedule times are flexible based on needs of the children
*Outdoor time may change due to weather– we spend more time outdoors during warm weather
Group Child Care Supplies
To keep at the centre:
- Toothbrush (no toothpaste)
- A complete change of clothes to be kept in your child’s cubby
- Boots
- Crib sheet and blanket
- Muddy Buddies or rain pants
- Warm coat with hood for fall and winter
- Mittens or gloves for fall and winter
- Shorts, sunscreen and hat for spring and summer
* shirt and shorts for swimming days (no bathing suits)
- Diapers/pull-ups and wet wipes if your child requires them
- Please label all items with your child’s name. (Including clothing)
- We have a laundry facility for emergency laundry situations.
- We play outside rain or shine.
- Our schedule is flexible, outdoor time increased for warm weather and more indoor time when we experience inclement weather.
- Naps are based on a child’s needs.
- Children use the washroom according to their needs.
When needed:
- A medication consent form has to be filled out for all diaper-rash creams
- A medication form has to be filled out for all “cutting teeth” pain relievers
- A written letter giving staff permission to use any type of skin moisturizers, skin condition remedies and any type of solution, lotion and oil that requires staff to rub on child’s skin or scalp.
Kindercare
As of April 1, 2018: The Government Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative has been implemented. This initiative has lowered the cost of child care for parents.
Monday-Friday – open at 7:00am and close at 5:30pm
We are open all year except for statutory holidays, and December 24th, 26th and close early on December 31st.
Before and after Kindergarten, including late start morning and early dismissal days.
5 days per week is $420.00 per month, with CCFRI is $370.00 per month
Extra full days are $17.50 per day. This includes Pro-D days, spring break and holidays.
Full days have to booked and paid for two weeks in advance. The school calendar indicates the breaks and holidays – will help you plan your child’s attendance.
Attending the full days is optional. This will help families financially if they have relatives or friends to care for their children during breaks and holidays.
Parents supply snacks and lunch.
- July and August fee is $840.00 (full time), with CCFRI is $740.00 per month
Child Care Subsidy
Subsidy is available for Kindercare. The government will also pay extra for the full days.
School Age Care
A program for children in grades one to five. The program is open for early mornings 7:00 to 8:45 and after school to 5:30. We will walk the children to their classroom.
Fees
5 days AM Only PM Only
$420.00 $220.00 $315.00
4 Days
$370.00 $170.00 $265,00
3 Days
$320.00 $120.00 $215.00
July and August
5 Days – $840.00
4 Days – $735.00
3 Days – $630.00