Philosophy
Jenn's Little Bears serves the families and children of the Western
Communities offering a "learning through play" environment.
Recent studies now tell us that the first six years of a child´s life
are critical for learning. Our centre will offer children the space and
materials
to stimulate their social, intellectual and physical development. Young
children will move through various stages of play from infants involved
in solitary
play to five year olds being involved in cooperative and group play
scenarios. Our centre will provide children the space to develop these
social skills
with each other. Both the infant toddler centre and the
preschool/daycare program have a wide range of activities and a great
balance of quiet and active,
individual and group and free and planned activities.
Jenn's Little Bears will provide the following important aspects to our
environment for every child;
· A safe and nurturing environment
· Valuing and respecting diversity
· Open ended, free choice and developmentally appropriate activities
· Partnerships with families
· Modeling appropriate personal and professional behavior
Jenn's Little Bears will help each individual child develop the skills they need to explore and continue on to kindergarten.
History
Jenn's Little Bears has been operating out of a facility that has been in operation under various names for many years and has a historical connection with the neighborhood. In fact in recent times there have even been staff members that once attended the facility when they were younger!
Handbook and Forms
Here is the parent handbook which will guide you through the centre's policies.
Parent Handbook.pdf
If you are interested in an available space at Jenn's Little Bears here is the
registration form and
parent contract files