To All Parents and Staff,
We understand that these times are challenging, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we navigate as responsibly as we can. Together, we can find new ways to have fun while being diligent to maintain proper physical distancing.
We have taken enhanced health and safety measures—for you, our children, our staff and our aides. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting our Center.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
Please remember that by entering We Care Daycare & Out of School Care or by allowing your child to attend We Care Daycare & Out of School Care you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
If you have any questions or concerns please give me a call at
403-828-4409
Thank you
LATE FEE INCREASE
To All Parents,
Please remember that the daycare closes promptly at 6:00pm.
If you are going to be late to pick up your child, please call the center ASAP to let us know. A late fee of $5.00 per minute per child is applicable for late pick-ups of your children. These fees help to cover the overtime wages for staff that remain at the Centre with your child. Please note that two (2) staff are required to be at the center during closing due to safety, and late pick-ups result in both of these staff members being delayed.
Our staff put in long days with your children, they all have families to get home to as well as their own responsibilities. It is unfair to the staff who have to stay after 6:00pm.
We absolutely understand that late situation may occur, if it is a onetime situation the late fee may be excused depending on the situation and the late pickup time.
Please remember that this fee will be charged and it is the parent’s responsibility to pay the staff that is with your child.
If you have any questions please speak to the office.
Thank you,
Asifa Hirji
Director
We Care Daycare & Out of School Care
We Care Daycare & Out of School Care is a fully licensed and accredited facility, proudly offering care for 68 daycare children and 88 out-of-school care children. Our center is open five days a week from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding statutory holidays.
At We Care, we are committed to providing high-quality, nurturing care—the kind of care you would provide at home. Our goal is to offer each child an enriching, safe, and engaging experience every day.
We proudly serve families from a variety of ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Our program is thoughtfully designed to support the unique needs of every child, including differences in age, gender, skill level, developmental ability, and comprehension. We embrace diversity and reflect it throughout our programming.
Our environment is created with children in mind. All toys and furnishings are age-appropriate, and our walls are decorated with child-safe, stimulating materials. Upon entering, families are welcomed by a designated waiting area where important parent notices and updates are displayed. For safety and organization, each classroom features a check-in/out binder, and our management office is conveniently located near the entrance for easy access.
Our curriculum includes a variety of engaging and developmentally enriching activities such as:
- Gymnastics
- Yoga
- Dance
- Cooking
- ABC & 123 learning, all thoughtfully incorporated into our circle time and daily programming.
We Care Daycare & Out of School Care is more than a child care center—we are a community dedicated to supporting children’s growth, curiosity, and happiness.
Curriculum
LEARNING AREAS
Our curriculum is made up of six learning areas:
- Social Skills & Diversity
- Emotional Skills
- Cognitive Abilities
- Communication, Language, Literacy
- Physical Health
- Imagination & Creativity
Through these learning areas children will learn to express themselves, engage in individual group interactions and use classroom materials productively and purposefully. Through age appropriate activities children develop and enhance their skills, giving them a stronger foundation for the future.
At We Care Daycare our program focuses on three methods of learning:
Emergent Curriculum – this is based on the child and teacher interests and passions. Flexibility and creativity are key components
Play Based Learning – The Early Years Learning Framework defines play-based learning as a context for learning through which children organise and make sense of their social worlds, as they engage actively with people, objects and representations’. Children may engage in play on their own and explore different materials. Play based learning helps children develop social skills, motivation to learn, and even language and numeracy skills. Taking initiative focused attention, and curiosity about the world are all a part of play. Children are naturally wired to do the very thing that will help them learn and grow.
Montessori – Practical life in Montessori is purposeful activity, develops motor control and coordination, and develops independence, concentration, and a sense of responsibility. The exercises in practical life cover two main areas of development: care of self, and care of the environment.
Meeting the needs and interests of a child is our #1 priority. Our teachers are committed to providing every child with the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Staff Handbook
Parent Handbook
Parent Letter
Our Facility
We have six play areas:
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- Toddler Room
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- Toddler Room
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- Preschool Room
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- Preschool Room
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- Kindergarden Room
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- Kindergarden Room
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- Kindergarden Room
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- Kindergarden Room
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- Gym Room
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- Gym Room
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- Gym Room
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- Gym Room
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- Gym Room
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- Gym Room
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- Out Door Playground
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- Out Door Playground
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- Out Door Playground
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- Out Door Playground
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- Out Door Playground
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- Out Door Playground
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- Craft Supply Room
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- Craft Supply Room
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- Craft Supply Room
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- Craft Supply Room
Each of these playrooms have child accessible washrooms. Our washrooms are also wheelchair accessible and friendly. We have a kitchen where we prepare healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks for the children every day. The staff have their own space and washroom as well.
We have a large outdoor playground adjacent to the building that is secured by a fence with gates that cannot be easily opened by the children. All the outdoor play equipment are regularly inspected, in good repair, with many varieties, and developmentally appropriate for the children.
Our Program
The Children’s Centre is a fully licensed and accredited facility, proudly offering care for 67 daycare children and 18 out-of-school care children. Our center is open five days a week from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding statutory holidays.
At The Children’s Centre, we are committed to providing high-quality, nurturing care—the kind of care you would provide at home. Our goal is to offer each child an enriching, safe, and engaging experience every day.
We proudly serve families from a variety of ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Our program is thoughtfully designed to support the unique needs of every child, including differences in age, gender, skill level, developmental ability, and comprehension. We embrace diversity and reflect it throughout our programming.
Our environment is created with children in mind. All toys and furnishings are age-appropriate, and our walls are decorated with child-safe, stimulating materials. Upon entering, families are welcomed by a designated waiting area where important parent notices and updates are displayed. For safety and organization, each classroom features a check-in/out binder, and our management office is conveniently located near the entrance for easy access.
Our curriculum includes a variety of engaging and developmentally enriching activities such as:
- Gymnastics
- Yoga
- Dance
- Cooking
ABC & 123 learning, all thoughtfully incorporated into our circle time and daily programming.
The Children’s Centre Daycare & Out of School Care is more than a child care center—we are a community dedicated to supporting children’s growth, curiosity, and happiness.
GYMBOREE PLAY ROOM
Our program provides children with a GYMBOREE PLAY ROOM. Gymboree is designed for both education and play. Our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Gymboree has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-12 for over 40 years. Our Gymboree Play Room provide an environment where children are free to move, play and explore safely. Our equipment is soft, colorful, and age appropriate.
We Provide drop in care.
We Provide part-time care.
We Provide BAS care for either mornings or afternoon.
We provide subsidy and will help with all subsidy paper work.
We accept Special Needs Children.
We will accept children with FSCD funding.
Please call to find out more information.
Registration package
fee chart
Our Follow Up Process
We will contact you after we have reviewed the application/admission form you have submitted. We will schedule a family tour & interview where parents and guardians can discuss in more detail all the information that is on the form.
Registration
Your child’s registration package contains a lot of very important information. Please ensure that you fill out all of the forms accurately so that we may reach you if necessary. It is important that you notify the office in the event of changes in address, phone number, emergency contact, etc. Please remember at the time of registration there is a $150 registration fee required which is non-refundable.
We are a sister Day Care to
The Children’s Centre Daycare & Out of School Care
3413 19 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2B 0A6
Subsidy
Subsidy is available only for eligible families with children enrolled in Out of School Care (OOSC). To determine your eligibility and apply, please visit:
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/financial-support
If you are applying for subsidy, you must be approved prior to your child starting at the Centre. Proof of subsidy approval must be submitted to the office before your child begins attending. If you choose to start care before receiving approval, you will be required to pay the full monthly fee, and a credit may be applied the following month if applicable.
If your OOSC child does not attend for the minimum 50 hours per month as required by the subsidy program, you will be responsible for the difference.
Please Note:
It is your responsibility to ensure your subsidy is kept valid and up to date. If your subsidy expires and is not renewed on time, you will be charged full fees until proof of renewed approval is submitted.
Because the subsidy office can be quite busy, we strongly recommend submitting all renewal documents at least one (1) month prior to the expiry date to avoid any disruptions in coverage. If you submit documents late, you may need to appeal to have your subsidy backdated—this is not guaranteed.
Subsidy applications can be completed online at the website above.
We are happy to assist with your application—we can provide a computer for use, and we are able to fax or scan any required documents.
Our door is always open to help!
Staff Qualifications
Working with children on a daily basis requires specialized knowledge and skills to ensure daily programming and interactions are positive and challenging. All staff members at our facility hold Early Childhood Development certificates and have been certified by the Government of Alberta. All staff members must provide the center with original and recent policy security clearances prior to start work at our center. It is also a policy at our center that all staff working with children must have first aid certificates. First Aid workshops will be periodically held to ensure our staff keep their first aid certificates valid. We believe that our experienced and knowledgeable staff will create an exciting and safe learning environment for your child. Staff certifications and first aid certificates can be found on the Staff Board in the entrance of the center. To assist our staff in their continued education, staff will be provided with an opportunity to upgrade and use professional development funding provided by the Government of Alberta. The staff at our center will also periodically attend workshops (either on site here or conjunction with another child care center).
The staff at our Center consists of an Executive Director, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Educators, Cook, as well as volunteers.
Executive Director
Assistant Director
Early Childhood Educator
Cook
Volunteers
There are three types of Volunteers that may be at a center at any given time: (1) Parent Volunteers; (2) Regular Volunteers; (3) Student Volunteers;
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- Some of Our Amazing Staff.
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- Some of Our Amazing Staff.
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- Some of Our Amazing Staff.
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- Some of Our Amazing Staff.
Nutrition
Our centre provides an AM snack, Mid-day snack and a PM snack to its registered children. We DO NOT provide lunches. Parents will be required to provide their own lunches for their children. All food provided to children is as per Canada Food Guide requirements & Alberta Nutrition Guidelines. Our snack menu is posted in each room, as well as the kitchen, and at the front entrance where parents are able to view them daily on the parent board. Our menu is rotated on a four-week basis. It is reviewed and changed seasonally. Parents are provided a copy of the menu upon request. Snacks will incorporate at least 2 food groups per day. Staff will ensure that children are fed at appropriate times and that sufficient quantities are provided to each child, according to their needs. AM snack is provided between 630am to 900am.
Careers
We are actively hiring:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR
CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKER
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
CHILDCARE CENTER COOK
BUS DRIVERS
If you have a genuine and natural affinity for children and are truly empathetic to their needs, email your resume to info@wecaredaycare.ca
Please visit our daycare between the hours of 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM every day of the week or give us a call.
WE CARE DAYCARE & OUT OF SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM
120 5701 17TH AVE SE
CALGARY, AB T2A 0W3
Please visit our daycare between the hours of 6:30 Am – 6:00 PM every day of the week or give us a call.
3413 19 AVE SE
CALGARY, ALBERTA
T2B 0A6