Bright Beginnings Educare Inc.
5330 Monterey Road
Headingley, MB R4H 1J9.
204 895 1147
brightbeginnings@mymts.net
Bright Beginnings locations
Infant/Preschool - 5330 Monterey Road
Infant/Preschool - 26 Heartland Trail (directly behind Monterey site)
Kindergarten and school age site - 111 Alboro Street - Phoenix school
5330 Monterey Road
Headingley, MB R4H 1J9.
204 895 1147
brightbeginnings@mymts.net
Bright Beginnings locations
Infant/Preschool - 5330 Monterey Road
Infant/Preschool - 26 Heartland Trail (directly behind Monterey site)
Kindergarten and school age site - 111 Alboro Street - Phoenix school
TO REGISTER
ON OUR WAITLIST for all programs (infant, preschool and school age and sites (Monterey, Heartland and School Age,
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
https://bbrightbeginnings.fastoche.ca/waitlistrightbeginnings.fastoche.ca/waitlist
ON OUR WAITLIST for all programs (infant, preschool and school age and sites (Monterey, Heartland and School Age,
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
https://bbrightbeginnings.fastoche.ca/waitlistrightbeginnings.fastoche.ca/waitlist
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ENROLMENT IN ALL PROGRAMS/SITES Procedure for New Enrolment When a family contacts BBE requesting a child care space, BBE will direct the family to place their name and contact information on the internal Fastoche waitlist which is located on our website at www.brightbeginningseducare.com. If the family is a Headingley resident, BBE will flag the family as a “priority of space once registered”. Should at any time your address change please contact the centre at brightbeginnings@mymts.net. Priority for enrollment will be given to those children on a full-time schedule (as defined below) A family can choose to pay for full time care but not use the care on a full-time basis. If part time child care is requested, families will be required to pay for a full-time space until the ED can match another family’s part time schedule with the original request (refer to parent policy) – based on enrolment priority. 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. Spaces will be offered based on the following priorities:
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. BBE will complete the notes section on the BBE Child Care Registry waitlist (see above), where BBE documents when child care spaces are offered and the response from the family (i.e. child care space was declined on x). BBE will only remove the name of a family off the online waitlist, if the family accepts the child care space at BBE or if the family requests that they be removed from the online waitlist. BBE will remove duplicate or triplicate names off the list, once it has been confirmed that the names are the same. PARENT FEES
Subsidized 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. For more information including the access the Subsidy Estimator and Online Subsidy Application form visit: https://www.manitoba.ca/fs/childcare/families/childcare_subsidies.html Child Care Subsidy Contact Information Phone 204 945 8195 Toll free 1 877 587 6224 Fax 204 948 2143 Email: cdcsubsidy@gov.mb.ca |
Enrolment policy continued.. When a family accepts the child care space, the family is responsible for completing the registration form and submitting a refundable deposit, equal to 2 weeks of child care fees, to BBE’s Office at the Monterey Centre within two weeks of confirmation of the child care space, or before the child’s first day, whichever comes first. Cheque or an online payment thru Rotessa is available (see below). If payment is not received, the ED, or their designate will begin the registration process again with the next person. Proof of residency is required prior to registration being finalized (examples of proof of residency accepted: drivers license, medical card, tax bill, utility bill. Failure to do so will void the acceptance and the registration will begin as per above. If the family declines the child care space, the ED, or their designate, will offer the available space to the next eligible family. The family who declined will maintain their position on the Fastoche Waitlist. Site tours will be arranged at the time of acceptance. A child entering any of the programs will be assigned a specific room/site by the ED or designate. At anytime, during the enrolment at BBE, room or site changes may be made to meet the needs of a child, for ratio reasons or when entering the kindergarten year. The proposed changes will be discussed with the parents prior to the move and the change may not be optional for reasons noted above. When the family submits the registration form and refundable deposit, the ED will provide the family with the following information:
___________________________________________ AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS Automated payments from your account are easy to set up for invoices, donations or fundraisers. Visit https://client.rotessa.com/link_authorizations?form_url=c71ed9a81f2c9f66 ____________________________________________ Fundraising helps to provide supplies and activities for your children to participate in. Your donations are sincerely appreciated. thank you for your support ! ___________________________________________ Grants Grants are vital in helping with completing 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 to foster children's confidence, self -esteem and provides them 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 the following: Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) The Government of Canada Headingley Community Foundation Community Futures Noventis Credit Union |
Checklist for new families
https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/families/pubs/checklist.pdf
Early Learning and Childcare Services in Manitoba
https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/
Early Learning and Child Care in Manitoba A Plan for Action
www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/actionplan.html
Science of Early Child Development (SECD)
https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/resources/secd.html
Information for Parents
What You Need to Know About 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
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 be classified at one of three levels:
Staff must undergo background checks, including criminal record check, vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry check.
Supervision
ELCC Program Age of Children. Staff to Child Ratio. Maximum Group Size Required
Proportion
of Trained Staff
(ECE II or ECE III)
Infant 12 weeks - 2 years 1:4 8 67% (2/3)
Preschool 2 - 6 years 1:8 16 67% (2/3)
Nursery School 2 - 6 years 1:10 20 50% (1/2)
Kindergarten 4 - 6 years 1:10 20 67% (2/3)
School Age 6 - 12 years 1:15 30 50% (1/2)
Early Learning and Child Care Environments
Staff must:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/families/pubs/checklist.pdf
Early Learning and Childcare Services in Manitoba
https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/
Early Learning and Child Care in Manitoba A Plan for Action
www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/actionplan.html
Science of Early Child Development (SECD)
https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/resources/secd.html
Information for Parents
What You Need to Know About 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.
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 be classified at one of three levels:
- Early Childhood Educator (ECE) III – approved degree or 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
Staff must undergo background checks, including criminal record check, vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry check.
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).
ELCC Program Age of Children. Staff to Child Ratio. Maximum Group Size Required
Proportion
of Trained Staff
(ECE II or ECE III)
Infant 12 weeks - 2 years 1:4 8 67% (2/3)
Preschool 2 - 6 years 1:8 16 67% (2/3)
Nursery School 2 - 6 years 1:10 20 50% (1/2)
Kindergarten 4 - 6 years 1:10 20 67% (2/3)
School Age 6 - 12 years 1:15 30 50% (1/2)
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.
