Timiskaming Cochrane Ontario Early Years Center

Welcome to Centre pour enfants Timiskaming Child Care, a leading provider of child care programs and services in the District of Timiskaming, Cochrane, and Nipissing. Our goal is to support the optimal growth and development of children aged 0-13 years, in close collaboration with their parents, caregivers, and the wider community.

We are committed to providing positive, engaging, and safe learning environments, where children can grow, learn, and flourish. Our team of experienced and dedicated professionals shares a passion for early childhood education, and we strive to create nurturing and stimulating experiences for all children in our care.

At Centre pour enfants Timiskaming Child Care, we uphold the values of trust, empathy, respect, and kindness. We believe that each child is unique, with their own strengths, interests, and needs. Our approach to child care is guided by these principles, and we endeavor to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Programs

We offer a wide range of programs, designed to meet the diverse needs of families and children in our community. Here is an overview of our key programs:

• EarlyON ON y va Child and Family Centres: These centres support the learning, growth, and connection of children aged 0-6 and their parents or caregivers. Our EarlyON programs offer a variety of activities, including parent-child drop-ins, group sessions, and community events. Our aim is to foster strong and supportive relationships between children, parents, and caregivers, and to promote the overall well-being of families.
• Licensed Child Care Centres: Our licensed child care centres provide quality care for children aged 0-13 years. We are committed to creating safe and welcoming environments that promote healthy growth and development, while also fostering a sense of belonging and community. Our curriculum is based on the Ontario Early Years Framework and is designed to support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and language development.
• Licensed Home Child Care: Our licensed home child care program offers a nurturing and stimulating home atmosphere for children aged 0-13 years. Our home child care providers are carefully selected and trained to provide high-quality care, based on the same principles and curriculum as our licensed child care centres.
• Early Learning School Readiness Programs: These programs help prepare children for the transition to school by building their confidence, skills, and knowledge. We offer a variety of school readiness programs, including JK/SK Transition, Kindergarten Bootcamp, and Math and Literacy Club.
• Resource Centre / Toy Lending Library: Our Resource Centre offers a wide variety of books, toys, and educational materials for families and children to borrow. Our Toy Lending Library is a popular service, allowing children to explore and learn through play in a safe and supportive environment.

Guiding Principles

In fulfilling our mission to provide high-quality child care programs and services, we are guided by the following principles:

• We value and support the expertise and knowledge of our clients, families, children, and our teams. We believe that collaboration and shared responsibility are essential to achieving our goals.
• We strive for excellence in all our services and dealings. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement, and we use feedback and evidence to inform our decisions and actions.
• We advocate for empathy, trust, respect, and kindness. We believe that these values are essential to building strong relationships and creating a supportive and inclusive community.
• We provide agile, transparent, accessible, and safe communications. We believe that open and honest communication is key to building trust and accountability, and we work to ensure that our communication channels are accessible and effective.
• We carry the philosophy of shared responsibility and service leadership. We believe that everyone has a role to play in creating a positive and supportive environment, and we foster a culture of leadership and service among our teams.
• We take concerted, relevant, and legitimate action in support of a common vision. We believe that action is central to achieving our goals, and we work to ensure that our actions are well-informed, well-planned, and well-executed.

We encourage and promote continuous learning for all. We believe that learning is a lifelong process and that we all have a role to play in creating a culture of learning and growth.

We rely on the development of an open innovation culture, in search of solutions. We believe that innovation and creativity are essential to addressing the challenges of the future, and we work to foster a culture of experimentation and openness.