What is Stamford Green Day Nursery?
Stamford Green Day Nursery was established in 1964 in the same location we are located in today, but with a few modifications. One of our most recent modifications include the addition of a handicap-accessible ramp and new entrance way into our centre, another NEW FEATURE is our Expansive Natural Outdoor Learning Environment. We offer a variety of programs that are created to enhance your child's future success in learning by incorporating a phonics program into our preschool program. Our phonics program uses "Jolly Phonics" to develop a strong phonemic awareness in children will using fun activities to make children excited to learn.
From the end of June to July, we also hold a summer camp program that is filled with a variety of fun activities and field trips to create a summer of wonder for your children. With our themed weeks children have the opportunity to take a trip to a Tropical Island, Visit the Wild Wild West, Solve Mysteries, participate in obstacle courses, bowling trips...just to name a few.
At Stamford Green Day Nursery we believe that play is a child's work. It is how the child learns through experience and toning their skills. It is equally important to learn how to approach others, to make friends and to know how to be accepted into the play. If a child can learn this skill at an early age, it will set them up for their whole life. Incorporating play into learning is a positive way for a child to develop and continue to grow.
Ages of Children
Stamford Green Day Nursery has facilities to accommodate the following age groups:
1. 15 Toddlers -18 months - 30 months (3 groups ratio 5:1)
2. 40 Preschoolers -2 1/2 yrs. - 6 yrs. (5 groups ratio 8:1)
3. 12 School Age -4 yrs. - 6 yrs. (1 group ratio 12:1)
4. 15 School Age -6 yrs. - 12 yrs. (1 group ratio 15:1)
Days and Hours of Operation
Both full and part-time care is provided 52 weeks each year.
1. Full-time care is offered between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm, five (5) days/week
2. Part-time care is offered:
a. 2-4 full days a week
b. mornings only with or without lunch, 2-5 days/week
c. afternoons only with or without lunch, 2-5 days/week
3. School-age programs are only offered as a full time program, 5 days /week:
a. mornings only 7:00 am - 8:30 am
b. afternoons only 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
c. mornings and afternoons combination
Holidays and Closures
We observe the following Statutory Holidays, which are charged at full fee (since teachers are entitled to holiday pay for those days):
January - New Years Day July - Canada Day
February - Family Day September - Labour Day
March - Good Friday October - Thanksgiving Day
May - Victoria Day December - Christmas and Boxing Day
Nutrition
At Stamford Green Day Nursery all of our lunches and snacks are made fresh and on premises by our full time cook. Our menu runs on a six (6) week rotation schedule so that the children will have a different meal everyday each month.
Our menu includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, protein, and dairy. We serve a cooked and raw veggies to please all the childrens tastes and to encourage them to participate in a healthy lifestyle at a young age.
Some of our menu items include; Homemade Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Fingers, Homemade Macaroni and Cheese with Salad, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, Potato Leek Soup with Fresh Rolls, Healthy Tuna Pasta, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and Sandwiches, Homemade Pizza, Chinese Fried Rice, Loaded Baked Potato Soup . . . . just to name a few. We also provide a morning snack and an afternoon snack to all children.
We use FRESH and LOCAL ingredients, and make all items from scratch to ensure that your child is receiving the best possible nutrition!
All allergies of children are placed in each room by the lunch table as well as in the kitchen. We will also help you try to reach any special dietary needs that your child may have. Since we avoid the use of any excess sugars, dyes, and additives, your childs nutrition is a top priority.