Children's Centre |
The St. Bart's Children’s Centre provides programs for children from ages 6 years to 12 years. We are open after school from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. On School Holidays, Professional Development Days, March and Summer Breaks we are open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Morning care is available from 7:30 - 9:30 every morning. The prime purpose of our program is to assist the emotional growth of the child. Children who may not fit easily into other programs can be made to feel welcome in ours. The Centre provides a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of activities of interest to parent and child. |
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Our fundamental philosophy is to understand the individual, spiritual and physical needs of each child with emphasis on each child’s need to:
- Experience the fullness of life,
- Know that he/she has a place to belong, and
- Feel needed, loved and appreciated as unique individuals.
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Discipline is consistent and applied with loving sensitivity. The Centre provides an atmosphere where each child feels secure, loved and appreciated. St Bartholomew’s Children’s Centre staff link with parents, all local schools, religious institutions of any type, and other community agencies with a view towards understanding the unique needs of each child regardless of culture. We have Programs designed for a multicultural community enabling children to experience our rich cultures, develop the social skills that will make them successful in life and help them to excel in school. We help them overcome the many stresses in today’s world, so that they can integrate into our complex society in a positive way. |
Children's Centre Programs
Our Children's Centre programs include:
- Nutritious meals and snacks to help your child grow
- A Homework Club to assist your child to excel in school
- Arts and crafts, theatre arts, and music to help develop creativity and imagination
- Baking, sewing, woodworking, etc. to help develop some practical life skills
- Sports for developing physical skills and strengthening growing young bodies
- Day trips to introduce children to many aspects of our exciting city
- Reading and literacy skills.
Annual Special Events
At the Children's Centre we recognize and celebrate a number of events during the year:
- Multicultural events celebrating major multicultural special days
- Play productions
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Hallowe'en
- Valentines Day
- Fun Fair
- B.B.Q.
Some Important Information
- The Children's Centre is a licensed day-care facility.
- The Children's Centre is fee based, however, City of Toronto subsidies are available.
- The Centre has professional staff who have a proven track record in caring for children in a multicultural setting.
- The Centre's Board of Directors is comprised of a diversity of professionals and individuals from the community.
- Pick up from the child's school is arranged through the Kiwanis Safe Walk Program.
You may download and print a copy of our latest brochure, in either english or french, by clicking on one of the links below:
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Contact Information
| Telephone: | 416 368 6375 |
| Executive Director: | Ms Marlone (Sandy) Dawkins, R.E.C.E |
| President: | The Rev. Dr. Richard Gauthier, Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church |
| Program Coordinator: | Ms Amy Underwood, R.E.C.E. |