Preschool
Our Montessori & Reggio inspired preschool centers are designed specifically for liitle ones aged 2.5 to 5 years old. Our dedicated staff are excited to grow with your child through various activities that are purposed to stimulate each child's interest and imagination (see below for more information). As these little ones develop into resilient butterflies, our KINDERGARTEN READINESS PROGRAM assists each child in their progression towards school age.
Daycare Centers with the preschool program are open Monday to Friday (see location for hours of operation), & are located in Surrey - Scott Road, North Delta, Surrey - Fleetwood & Surrey - Enver Creek.
Infant Toddler Care
Our Montessori & Reggio inspired infant/toddler centers are designed specifically for little ones aged 10 months to 3 years old. Our dedicated staff are eager to connect with your child through these formative years. As these little ones develop, our PRESCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM assists each child in their progression through early childhood.
Infant/Toddler Centers are open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, and they are located in Surrey - Scott Road & Fleetwood.
Before/After School Care
Our Before/After School programs are designed for school aged children from kindergarten to grade 7. Children of participating schools can be assured that our dedicated staff will be there to support and engage them in various FUN activities that are geared to stimulate positive developments (see below for more information). While parents are away, children are safe and having fun during the school year, Pro-D Days and summer camps.
Drop off & pick up is available for all children.
Our Objectives
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To OFFER programs and stimulating activities to utilize their own strengths
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To ENCOURAGE respect for the environment, for others, and for oneself.
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To TEACH how to share time and space with others
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To ESTABLISH a sense of order and logical thought processes
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To PUT emphasis on the process rather than the product of learning
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To BUILD their self confidence and self esteem
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To INTERACT with the children with genuine love and concern for their well being and development
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To PROVIDE an age appropriate learning environment, tools and opportunities for each child
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To ENGAGE children with self-directed and non-competitive activities.
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To DEVELOP children to be able to work at their own pace and interests in a non-competitive environment.
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To AWAKEN children’s interest and establishing in them a love of learning.
Our Goals
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To PROVIDE quality care for each child through a warm and caring environment to encourage children to express their feelings and needs.
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To GUIDE children to help them learn and share experiences with each other.
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To ENCOURAGE each child's independence through daily routines, example dressing, going to bathroom, and much more.
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To PROMOTE interaction with parents, and other community residents that will be mutually enriching.
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To OFFER observation and training as may be acceptable to the community and the society.
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To SUPPORT families in meeting their responsibilities to their children.
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To OPERATE a childcare facility that promotes quality of life, and embraces a variety of individual needs in children.
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Above all, we ensure that each child has FUN FILLED time at all CFH CENTERS
Our Beliefs
- RECOGNIZING a child’s individual needs at an early age.
- VALUING each child as individuals who DESERVE to DEVELOP to their optimum potential.
- ENCOURAGING strong parental involvement in their child’s development and MAINTAINING a creative learning environment
- HAVING skilled Early Childhood Educators who has genuine passion & interest in developing age appropriate activities.
- PROMOTING a structured environment and positive teacher-child-parent interactions for better learning experience.
Our Activities
- Montessori & Reggio Inspired Program
- Art/craft projects
- Music & Movement
- Drama & dance
- Outdoor play
- Fun Family Phonics
- Language rich environment
- Problem solving
- Social development
- Story time
- Large and fine motor skill activities
- Circle time
- Brain gym extensions for outdoors
- Yoga for Indoors
- Educational and fun field trips
Drop-Off Routine
Saying goodbye can be difficult for both the parent and the child. The staff will help your child through this transition, but it is only possible once the parent leaves. If your child is in great distress, leave a number where you can be reached.
Toilet Routine
Children (Pre-School, age group-from 2 ½ yrs) should be toilet trained and able to care for his/her own bathroom needs. Children will be reminded to go to the bathroom at regular intervals during the day. Its mandatory to be toilet trained completely in our 2.5 hour preschool sessions at CFH#5 location inside Janice Churchill Elementary School
Nap Time
Children who do not sleep must rest on their mats for about 30 minutes. For children who do sleep, our nap time lasts between 60-90 minutes.
Lunch
There is a microwave oven at the centre and staff can heat up lunches provided by parents. The centre provides "Hot Lunch" for children and staff on the last friday of every month and on special occasions.
Field Trips
There will be MULTIPLE Field trips through out the year that will help children explore and learn more about their project / theme.
Clothing
All children have an extra set of clothing in their cubby for change of clothes.