Newsletter

Warm Winter Greetings!  In this issue of FOCUS, we are shining the spotlight on the many benefits of choosing licensed child care. Licensed facilities adhere to ongoing rigorous regulations through the Ministry of Education’s licensing system, Fam...

Here's to a smooth transition for everyone!  While many children, students and families are likely eager to return to a “more normal” fall routine, it’s only natural that some may be feeling uncertain about what the end of su...

You and Family Day ... Partners in Child Care! No one knows their child better than you do—not only do you play the most important role in their lives, you are also their best advocate.  At Family Day, we understand that....

A Time for Building Resilience ... Seeing and hearing children outside again in their school playgrounds and communities is heartwarming. Reduced restrictions are positive and so welcome! As educators, it’s important to acknowledge how the on...

Spring—the season of rebirth—is finally here!  After more than a year of lockdowns, PPE, physical distancing and staying home, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is well underway—bringing new hope that this horrible virus (and all the worry and sadn...

We are well into the fall/winter season and this year many of us have had a new and valued appreciation for the great outdoors and enjoying nature. Family Day staff across our programs have certainly taken advantage of opportunities to be outdoors. T...

Welcome, to all returning and new families!  In this edition of our welcome newsletter, we have included some helpful resources specifically for families, to support you in this transition back to child care.  We hope you find these resour...

Being ‘stuck’ at home can make parents and educators alike concerned about missing out on valuable learning opportunities for children. However, learning can happen — and is happening — everywhere!...

Family Day is committed to ensuring that all programs are high-quality and support children in achieving learning goals.  In addition, Family Day makes sure programs are fun and focused on children's interests....

Each day across our agency, our dedicated educators work to create a sense of belonging, well-being, and engagement for the children in our programs. The majority of this work is carried out by females, but in this edition of FOCUS we highlight a sma...