Child Care Information & Support Program


Memory Lane Family Place
22 Memory Lane
Sackville Nova Scotia B4C 2J3
902-869-2111 Fax. 864-4998
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What is the CCIS Program?

A community based project that works with parents, child care providers, businesses and community organizations to help
promote the availability of quality child care services in the catchment area of the Cobequid Health Centre.








Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y    C.A.R.E

Q: "Quality" care provides a safe, healthy environment that supports the social, physical,
intellectual & emotional development of children

U: Each child is a " unique" being. As their caregiver it is important to know each child
individually to provide care based on his/her needs.

A: "Attractive" safe, child oriented environments give children a sense of security
and provide opportunities for growth and learning.

L: "Licensing" The Nova Scotia Day Care Act requires anyone caring for more than 6 children
of mixed ages or 8 school age children (including the providers children) be licensed by the
Department of Community Services.

I: "Interactions" with children need to be warm, responsive, accepting and respectful.

T: "Training" helps caregivers understand the development of young children,
which enables them to plan activities for children and interact with
children in developmentally appropriate ways.

Y: "You", the child care provider are the key factor in quality child care. Building a positive relationship
with children and parents is essential for a quality child care arrangement.


C: "Communication" is vital to quality care.

A: "Ask" questions to determine if the service you provide match the needs of potential clients.

R: "Request" medical information, emergency contact numbers, MSI numbers, medical consent.

E: "Evaluate" your services to ensure quality care.






         




      




I AM THE CHILD



I am the child.
All the world waits for my coming
All the earth watchs with interest to see what I shall become.
Civilization hangs in the balance,
For what I am, the world of tomorrow will be.
I am the child.
I have come into your world
About which I know nouthing
Why I came I know not;
How I came I know not.
I am curious, I am interested.
I am the child.
You hold in your hand my destiny.
you determine, largely, wheather I shall succeed or fail.
give me, I beg you, that I may be blessing to the world.

from "Child's Appeal", Mamie Gene Cole






Choosing Child Care Information Sheet
"Choosing child care: a matter of choice not chance"


Choosing Infant/Toodler Care


Choosing Child Care for Preschool Children


Finding School -Age Child Care





Funding provided by:
Nova Scotia Department of Community Services
Early Childhood Development Initiative in sponsorship with
the Sackville Family Day Care Association and the
Memory Lane Family Place






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