Ottawa Carleton Headstart
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Ottawa-Carleton Headstart
Association for Preschools
Hawthorne Meadows
Nursery School, Inc.
2244 Russell Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 1B3

Annavale Nursery School

250 Anna Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K1Z 7V6
Tel. (613) 798-5689
Fax. (613) 798-4177
Contact André Betim
E-mail: abetim@carlington.ochc.org

Mission and Philosophy

The Purpose of Annavale Headstart Nursery School is to provide a half-day Nursery School Program for up to 24 children each session, which will benefit the child, the parent and the community. The growth and development of the whole child is the primary aim. We plan each day's activities to make the most of your child's interests, strengths and curiosity, so that they have fun while they learn. In acknowledging and welcoming the multicultural community, this Headstart Program supports the statement from the Ontario Ministry of Education on Multiculturalism in Education:

"Every child, of whatever colour, race, religion, age, or sex, has the right to be treated with respect and understanding."

This program supports this belief by following the three principles of Ontario's official Multicultural Policy:

• Equality
• Freedom of access to community services
• The right to maintain one's cultural heritage

Target Population

For children ages 2 ½ to 5 years-old children of families that qualify for subsidy.

Staffing

The Annavale Nursery School is proud of its staff. We have 4 experienced Early Childhood Educators with CPR and First Aid Training. They are well trained in child development and learning. Using their professional skills, they plan and run the program so that every child benefits. The Nursery School staffs are members of the Carlington Parent-Child Program Team.

Facilities

Annavale Nursery School is located within W.E. Gowling Public School. It provides a special learning and playing space for young children.

Transportation

Annavale Nursery School offers transportation to and from home, in a school bus.

Days and Hours of Operation

Closings

Statutory Holidays

Maximum Number of Children

24 children children each period.

Child to Staff Ratio

1:8

Services for Children

• We serve Healthy snacks
• Transportation for field trips
• Transportation to and from the program for families in the Carlington area
• As teachers, we recognize and respond with respect to the dignity of each child and his/her capabilities. The school is divided into various learning areas:

o QUIET AREA - Books and quiet activities to promote individual play and learning.
o ART AREA - Art activities that are organized to help the child develop his/her creative and sensory abilities include painting, gluing, cutting, woodworking and clay.
o HOUSEKEEPING AREA - The dramatic play area is designed to help the child understand himself/herself, the people important in his/her life and the world around him/her. This area includes such props as dolls, cribs, kitchen area, dress-up clothes, occupation hats and telephones.
o TABLE TOP AREA - The children choose activities in this area such as puzzles and small building sets that give them the opportunity to experiment, problem-solve, be creative and to develop pre-reading, fine motor and cognitive skills.
o BLOCK AREA - This area is designed to give the child an opportunity to build creatively while developing mathematical concepts.
o DISCOVERY AREA - The discovery area is set up to help the child understand his/her world around him through developing his/her curiosity and power of experimentation.
o LARGE MUSCLE AREA - This area is planned to give the children an opportunity to develop their large muscle co-ordination, and strength through such activities as climbing, balancing, riding bikes, throwing balls, building with hollow blocks, etc. Usually outside or in the school gym.
o SAND AND WATER AREAS - The children use the medium of sand and water in a variety of experiences to develop their understanding of volume, displacement, measuring, pouring, and as a sensory experience.

Services for Parents

• Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s educational experience by coming to the program with their child one 1/2 day per month. Parents take part in the program as helpers, and we welcome their ideas and suggestions.
• We offer monthly newsletters and parent-chat days. The parent-chat days allow parents to socialize, learn about, discuss and give their input in various topics relevant to their experience as parents, family life and their understanding their child. These sessions take place on an informal workshop setting.
• Parents are encouraged to participate in family events and field trips offered through Annavale Nursery School.
• In addition, families are encouraged to use the parenting programs, health, community and social services of Carlington Community and Health Services, located just one block away.

Agency Information

Carlington Community and Health Centre
Contact: Wanda Romaniec ext. 243
900 Merivale Road
Ottawa, ON
K1Z 5Z8
Tel. (613) 722-4000
Fax (613) 761-1805

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