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3/9/2018

Important closure dates

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Dear parents,
here is a list of all of our closure days:
March 30th-Good Friday
April 2nd-Easter Monday
May 18th-Staff Development
May 21st-Victoria Day
July 2nd- Day in Lieu of July 1st Stat. Holiday
August 6th- BC Civic Holiday

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3/6/2018

Registration September 2018

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We are now accepting registration for September 2018 for all of our Preschools! Please call our office at 250-590-7666 to set up a tour.

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7/13/2017

2017-2018 School Calendar: Holidays and Closures

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6/23/2017

Contest!

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Facebook page contest! Enter now !

Visit our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/almosthomechildcarepreschool/#
Like and Share or leave a positive review and be entered to win a Double Adult Ciniplex Movie pass on July 14, 2017!

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3/12/2017

Choking in children

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How can we make eating safer for your child?
Children are always supervised at our childcare centers while eating meals and snacks.
TOP TEN CHOKING FOODS FOR UNDER 3 YEAR OLDS:

Popcorn, chips, pretzels 6. Marshmallows
Hotdogs 7. Peanut butter
Grapes 8. Uncooked vegetables
Seeds or nuts 9. Meats/cheeses (not cut up)
Candy/Gum 10. Fruits (not cut up)

We kindly ask parents to;

Send foods in textures that are safe for babies and young children. Offer cooked foods before trying them raw. For example, try applesauce or well-cooked carrots first and then offer grated raw apples or carrots at a later time.
Cut grapes, cherry tomatoes and hot dogs lengthwise and into small pieces until children are at least 3 years old and they can chew and swallow food that is the texture of steak without coughing.
Do not give hard, crunchy foods to a child until they are at least 3 years old and they can consistently chew and swallow crusty bread without coughing. Hard, crunchy foods include hard candies, peanuts, large nuts, raw carrots, apples, celery, popcorn and sunflower seeds. Un-popped corn kernels are especially dangerous. Dangerous foods will not be served and sent home in the child’s lunch kits.
Spread peanut butter or other nut butters thinly on crackers or bread. A chunk of nut butter can form a “plug” that can block the child’s airway.
Remove bones from chicken and fish.
Cut foods such as meat and cheese into small pieces.
Do not offer other foods that are choking hazards, such as marshmallows, gum and gel candies until the child is at least 3 years old, and can chew their food well.

All food (apples and entrees included) must be prepared and cut by the parent to ensure that they are acceptable for your child’s abilities.
At Almosthome Infant and Toddler Centre we teach the child to chew their food well. We sit down and eat with them. We try to model safe eating methods by – taking small bites, chew food well, and eat slowly. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our little friends safe.

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11/18/2016

Registration for 2017 for 3-5 year olds

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Almosthome is welcoming you to register for 2017 now! We are taking applications for all children between the ages of 3-5 years of age. Please contact the office to arrange a parent tour of our facilities. Call now 250-590-7666 or email us at [email protected]

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9/4/2016

Space available at Tillicum and Gorge 3-5 years old

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We currently have a space for a new friend to join us at our Tillicum and Gorge location in our full day kindergarten readiness program for a 3-5 year old. We have a full or part time space available so call our office at 250-590-7666 for a parent tour!

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5/31/2016

Space available !

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Almosthome is looking for new friends to join us at :
Tillicum full day preschool full and part time space
Goldstream infant and Toddler Centre for July and Aug.
Luxton space, one space available for July

Call our office for a tour, we would love to show you our centres and programming! 250-590-7666 or [email protected]

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1/9/2016

Please take our Survey!

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Thank you , we are trying to open our new Infant and Toddler Centre and need your help!
Thanks,
Cindy

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9/15/2015

Central Saanich Space available

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We have a space for a new friend to join us at our Wallace Road location in Central Saanich full day preschool. We are open from 7-5 pm and have a space for a 2.5-5 year old to join us in our Emergent curriculum . Our curriculum includes the Conservatory of Music, Sportball, and dance programming. We have part time/full time spaces available and would love to take you for a tour! 250-590-7666

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