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Child Care COMMUNITY CHILD CARE For more than 30 years, we have been providing the highest quality of child care to those within our community between the ages of 18 months and 12 years. During this time, we have built strong relationships that are founded on trust, allowing us to provide services to families for generations. Our experienced, professionally trained and licensed staff are committed to the well-being, safety and happiness of your child as they grow and mature in all aspects of life. Columbus Early Learning Centres adhere to the Ministry of Education’s set curriculum for child care centres. We have also implemented specific enrichment programs where special classes such as dance, yoga, "mad" science and Italian lessons are offered to ensure your child enjoys a broad and unique experience. In addition to our trained and certified staff, we have licensed special needs resource teachers available to assist in specialized areas for children with special needs or disabilities. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED At Columbus Early Learning Centres, we are proud to offer services that are diverse, engaging and reflect the values on which we were founded. • Dance AGE GROUPS • Yoga Toddlers 18 months – 2.5 years • Mad Science Preschoolers 2.5 – 4 years • Italian Lessons Kindergarten 4 – 6 years School Ages 6 – 12 years All Daycare Teachers are registered Early Childhood Educators and members of the CECE (College of Early Childhood Educators) or Early Childhood Assistants. SEEDS OF EMPATHY PROGRAM Designed to foster social and emotional competence, early literacy skills and attitudes in children three to five years of age. SPACES AVAILABLE — PLEASE INQUIRE! PROGRAMS LOCATION AGE GROUP ADDRESS OFFICE HOURS Centro Abruzzo Centre 18 months to 4 years 340 Falstaff Avenue Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm Casa Del Zotto Centre* 18 months to 4 years 3010 Dufferin Street Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm TWO NEW LOCATIONS STARTING SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 Regina Mundi Catholic School* 4 years to 12 years 70 Playfair Avenue Monday to Friday: 7:00 - 9:00am 3:00 - 6:00pm St Charles Catholic School* 4 years to 12 years 50 Claver Avenue Monday to Friday: 7:00 - 9:00am 3:00 - 6:00pm Later this fall the Columbus Centre child care centre will be relocating to Casa Del Zotto Centre. For more info call 416-789-7011. *Subsidy provided based on approval from City of Toronto: Toronto Children Services — Child Care Fee Subsidy. For more information go to: toronto.ca REGISTRATION To inquire about Columbus Early Learning Centres and our child care programs, complete the pre-registration form at villacharities.com/childcare. 36 | COLUMBUS CENTRE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT Linda Coombs Manager, Children's Programs Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] FALL & WINTER 2019 / 20 | 37