Parents Role
BBE’s parents / guardians are expected to:
Work together with staff and the Board of Directors to achieve a higher level of care.
Communicate with the centre any information that may be helpful for the staff to continue to provide quality care to your child.
Attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting, typically held in June which is essential to keeping the Centre’s doors open.
Participate in fundraising activities or consider a voluntary donation in lieu of fundraising.
Read and follow the Centre’s policies and code of conduct.
Parents or guardians are encouraged to be involved in the centre in different capacities such as:
Joining the Board of Directors or a committee to exercise rights and privileges given to members as outlined in the Centre’s By-Laws.
Volunteering for special events.
Sharing special talents or multi-cultural knowledge.
Helping with special projects when a call for help goes out.
Providing suggestions and sharing ideas that align with BBE’s vision.
Donating arts and crafts materials, recyclables.
Please notify the Centre if:
Absenteeism
Your child will be absent. You are picking up your child directly from school and they won’t be attending after-school care.
Late Pick Ups
You or an alternate is unable to pick your child up by 6:00 p.m. After 6:00 p.m., if you have not contacted the Centre we will proceed to call your alternates. At 6:30 p.m. if we still have no contact with you or your alternates, Child and Family Services will be notified to pick up your child.
Guardianship / Custody
The Centre cannot deny access to any parent or guardian listed on the registration form without appropriate legal documentation on file. If custody arrangements change who is allowed to pick up your child, you must provide the necessary court ordered or court recognized documentation to the Executive Director immediately. This includes any restraining orders that pertain to the safety of your child or yourself. BBE cannot take any responsibility for disputes arising between parents or guardians concerning custody arrangements, any issues related to a divorce or separation agreement, or a court order.
Both custodial and non-custodial parents and guardians have access to their child’s information pertaining to their health, education and welfare; unless a court order stipulates the contrary. However, non-custodial parents or gduardians are not permitted access to any financial information regarding fees, accounts and/or subsidy information of the custodial parent or guardian.
5.02 Affidavits BBE does not furnish affidavits to parents or guardians in domestic or custodial disputes. When any employee is asked to furnish an affidavit on matters arising out of their job duties, the request is to be communicated to the Executive Director. Staff will attend court proceedings only if subpoenaed.