Holidays & School Closures

Weather & School Closures

When schools are closed in Thunder Bay or city wide closure due to incline weather, all of our centres will be closed. Parent's will not be contacted personally but should listen to their local radio stations for school closures.

On the first day of either a city wide closure or school closure, parents will not be reimbursed. On the consecutive day or thereafter of a city wide or school closure, parents will be reimbursed 50% of their fees for the day. 

All decisions of closure for the daycare will be made by the Director and Chairperson.

Holidays

The Schoolhouse Playcare Centre observes the Lakehead Board of Education's School Year Calendar, including the following:

Day care is provided on all PA days . If you require full day service on PA days please ensure that you have filled this out on your child's application. If you have registered your children for PA days and your child is sick or not attending for other reasons, it is still a day that you pay for as we have already made arrangements for staffing based on the PA day registration. 

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Parents

• PoliciesFind everything you need to know about our various polices, from Admission & Registration to Child Withdrawl
  • Arrivals & Pick-upsEstablished hours of pick-up and drop-off are observed to ensure the safety and comfort of the children. Late pick-up is discouraged but can be arranged if needed.
  • Admission & RegistrationOur Admission & Registration policies ensure that existing and potential children & parents are all treated fairly.
  • Clothing & PosessionsChildren should be dressed in clothing that is appropriate for physical activity, the weather and the seasons. A second set of clothing for the child should be kept at the centre to be used if necessary.
  • Guidance & DisiplineChildren are disciplined in a positive manner at a level that is appropriate to their actions and their ages. We incorporate community agreements which encourages respect for each other, respect of the environment, attentive listening and appreciating one another.
  • Health, Nutrition & MedicationThe Day Nurseries Act stipulates that prior to admission; each child must be immunized as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health.
  • Holidays & School ClosuresSometimes, we need to close due to weather, holidays and other events.
  • Lines of CommunicationHearing from you as a parent is essential to the delivery of quality education and care for your child.
• FeesHere, we breakdown, in detail, all of our programs and the fees involved. If you have any question, please contact us.
• Our StaffWe are staffed by Registered Early Childhood Educators who must be members of the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario.
• Parent InvolvementFind out how parents / guardians are chipping in and make a difference in the lives of our children.