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Bright Beginings is a provincial government funded, child care centre, which provides care for 249 children between the ages of 12 weeks and 12 years. |
How Can We Help You? BBE is an inclusive centre and welcomes everyone and all abilities If you would like information in an alternative format please contact the office at the email or number above. |
Bright Beginnings Contact Information and Site Locations
MONTEREY SITE |
HEARTLAND SITE |
SCHOOL AGE SITE |
90 SPACES INFANT AND PRESCHOOL 3 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS |
74 SPACES INFANT AND PRESCHOOL 3 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS |
25 KINDERGARTEN SPACES AGES 4 - 6 75 SCHOOL AGE SPACES AGE 6 - 12 |
Acting Site Supervisor, Emma 5330 Monterey Road Headingley Phone 204 895 1147 ext 1 Cell 204 204 930 8209 [email protected] |
Site Supervisor, Jasmin 26 Heartland Trail, Headingley Phone # 204 895 1147 Ext 2 Cell 431 732 3502 [email protected] |
Site Supervisor, Lindsay 111 Alboro Street Phoenix School Headingley Phone # 204 895 1147 ext. 1 Cell 204 390 0946 [email protected] |
TO JOIN OUR WAITLIST
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For all age groups or programs PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW |
To inquire about our waitlist or provide an update email |
ENROLMENT IN ALL PROGRAMS AND SITES
Procedure for New Enrolment ALL SITES |
Enrolment policy continued.. |
Priority of Space When a child care space becomes available at BBE, the ED or their designate will draw names from the BBE Registry waitlist, starting with the name that has been on the waitlist the longest appropriate to the space that is available. BBE will make one attempt by phone and email (if available) to make contact with the family, to inform them that a space is available, and that the family has one business day (24 hours from date of email) to confirm with BBE if they wish to accept the child care space. If confirmation is not received, the ED, or their designate, will begin the process again as mentioned above. . |
Spaces will be offered based on the following priorities:
Securing a infant or preschool space does not automatically secure a school age space. Proof if residency in Headingley is required such as a tax bill or mortgage document. Please see the enrolment process for important information. |
AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS Automated payments from your account are easy to set up for invoices, donations or fundraisers. Visit the link below. https://app.rotessa.com/authorize/c71ed9a81f2c9f66 |
Fundraising helps to provide supplies and activities for your children to participate in. Your donations are sincerely appreciated. thank you for your support ! |
Province of Manitoba Subsidized Parent Fees
Age 6 and under
Child care subsidies are based on net household income and family composition including the ages and number of children. This subsidized program is for children age 6 and under only. All families are encouraged to use the online Child Care Subsidy Estimator tool to enquire about eligibility or the potential impact to their current parent fees. Fees can be dramatically reduced if approved. |
Who can I contact for more information about applying for a child care subsidy? www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/families/families_faqs.html#subsidy Child Care Subsidy Program 100 -114 Garry Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 4V4 Email: [email protected] Phone: 204-945-8195 (in Winnipeg) Toll-free: 1-877-587-6224 Fax: 204-948-2143 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Grants
Grants are vital in helping to complete projects in our centre. BBE is extremely grateful and appreciative of the support we receive. These grants help our centre to provide quality care, enhance safe practices and offer rich, nurturing and creative environments. These funds helps our centre to purchase items that help to foster children's confidence, self -esteem and provides children with opportunities to learn skills and grow into amazing individuals who are each valued, respected and important for their own unique self. |
This also creates a positive work environment for our team members, who are sincerely committed, invested and dedicated to our programs and children and for whom we value immensely. Thank you to all of those who have helped and to the following organizations for major contributions ($5,000+) ACCESS Credit Union Headingley Community Foundation Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) The Government of Canada |
Information for Parents
What You Need To Know: Licensing Requirements for Early Learning and Child Care Centres ELCC centres licensed by the Province of Manitoba must provide environments that promote children’s health, safety and well-being. Curriculum must be based on goals for children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development and respond to the abilities, interests and needs of each child. Regulations under The Community Child Care Standards Act help to ensure these responsibilities are met. Family’s Rights: Parents or guardians can visit the centre any time their children attend. Centres keep all information confidential but parents or guardians can request access to child or family information. Parents or guardians can be involved in the operation and management of the centre by attending the centre’s annual general meeting or participating in the centre’s parental advisory committee or Board of Directors. For questions or concerns, talk to the centre director first, then, if needed, contact the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Program at (204) 945-0776, toll free at 1-888-213-4754 or visit www.manitoba.ca/childcare for more information. |
Early Learning and Child Care Environments Centres must meet the requirements of public health and fire authorities, including practicing planned emergency procedures on a monthly basis. Children must be given nutritious meals and snacks by the centre or their families. Centres must provide facilities for sleeping and toileting, according to the children’s needs. Staff must: Use positive guidance strategies only. Staff cannot use physical punishment or denial of necessities as discipline. Provide space and materials for play-based experiences including dramatic, fine motor, block, creative art, literacy, large muscle, water, sand, music, science and construction. Provide outdoor play for all children every day, weather permitting. Provide experiences that recognize and respect diversity and meaningfully include children with additional support needs to foster a sense of belonging for all children. Build respectful relationships and work in partnership with families to provide high quality early learning and child care so children can develop to their fullest potential. |
Checklist for new families www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/families/pubs/checklist.pdfhi Resource - Science of Early Chlld Development (SECD) www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/resources/secd.html Staff Qualifications The centre director and a specific proportion of staff must have completed approved training in early childhood education to understand child development and ways to foster children’s learning. Staff must undergo background checks, including criminal record check, vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry check. Staff must be classified at one of three levels: Early Childhood Educator (ECE) III approved degree or a post-secondary diploma and specialization Early Childhood Educator (ECE) II approved post-secondary diploma Child Care Assistant (CCA) 40 hours of relevant course work within the first year of employment |
ELCC Program Proportion of Trained Staff ECE II or ECE III
Supervision. One staff person is responsible for a specific number of children (staff to child ratio). There is a set number of children in each group (maximum group size)
Infant |
Preschool |
Kindergarten |
School Age |
12 weeks - 2 years ratio: 1:4 Max Group Size 8 |
2 - 5 years ratio: 1:8 Max Group Size 16 |
4 - 6 years ratio: 1:1 Max Group Size 20 |
6 - 12 years ratio: 1:15 Max Group Size 30 |
67% (2/3) |
67% (2/3) |
67% (2/3) |
50% (1/2) |
