General INQUIRIES
1. What ages of children does Juvenescence accept?
Juvenescence accepts children from Kindergarten to Grade 6.
2. What are Juvenescence hours of operation?
Juvenescence is open Monday - Friday with convenient hours and locations in your community school.
- Chaparral 6:45 am – 6:00 pm
- Cranston, Monsignor JS Smith & Our Lady of the Rosary 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Spring, Summer and Winter Camps 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Juvenescence is closed for all Statutory Holidays or the next business day if it lands on the weekend.
ADDITIONALLY:
Monsignor Smith, Our Lady of the Rosary and Cranston programs attend camp at Chaparral or our Community Camp location (Currently seeking a new location!):
- Winter Break*
- Spring Break*
- Summer Break*
* Registration open at Chaparral & our Community Camp location.
Closure Dates 2020 - 2021
- Labour Day September 7, 2020
- Thanksgiving October 12, 2020
- Remembrance Day November 11, 2020
- Christmas Eve Closed Early @ 1:00 pm
- Christmas Day December 25, 2020
- Boxing Day December 26, 2020
- New Year’s Eve Closed Early @ 1:00 pm
- New Year’s Day January 1, 2021
- Teacher’s Convention February 11 & 12, 2021
- Family Day February 15, 2021
- Good Friday April 2, 2021
- Victoria Day May 24, 2021
- Canada Day July 1, 2021
- Heritage Day August 2, 2021
Juvenescence programs are on annual contracts with the school board and occasionally there may be additional closure dates due to school access.
Dates will be communicated each year when school calendars are confirmed and released.
3. What type of care does Juvenescence provide?
We provide Before & After School Care with a variety of full - time, part - time and drop in options for children Grade 1 - 6 and Kindi - Care for our friends entering school for the 1st time.
Part time spaces are available through space sharing options. Drop in or occasional care is space dependent. Please call the centre to ensure space before dropping in.
4. Does Juvenescence provide foods or snacks?
- Due to the increase in childhood allergies, Juvenescence does not offer a lunch or snack program.
- Children are encouraged to bring a morning and afternoon snack from home that are in accordance with the Canada Food Guide.
- Kindergarten children will bring a lunch from home. Microwaves are available for heating up lunches.
- If a child comes to the program without adequate lunch, extra lunch items are available and any items supplied by the centre will need to be replaced by parents.
- Candy, chewing gum and pop are discouraged.
5. How do I register my child for a program?
You can register your child by giving us a call, sending an email, or filling a registration form online. A Director will connect with you to discuss further steps and details.
If the space is available:
- The director will give you a tour of the centre and answer all your questions.
- You will be required to complete the necessary paperwork and pay the fees.
If the space is NOT available:
- You will be placed on a wait-list.
6. What happens if I am placed on a wait-list?
Our wait-list is not first come first serve and has a variety of criteria.
Spaces are filled by these priorities:
- Kindergarten children (as a separate program).
- Currently enrolled children who did not receive a space on Day 2 registration.
- Children with siblings in the program and children of teachers/program staff by date wait-listed.
- New families by wait-listed date.
7. What qualifications do Juvenescence staff have?
We pride ourselves in having a committed team of Early Childhood Educators (ECE’s) who create a stable, nurturing environment for the children in our care. Our staff come from a variety of ECE and related backgrounds and share a common passion for caring for children.
All ECE’s are active in professional development and in pursuing personal growth through continued workshops and courses year-round. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff on your tour.
All educators are over 18 years of age, are certified ECE’s with Security Clearances and First Aid/CPR. Juvenescence also supports practicum students and youth volunteers.
8. Does Juvenescence have a parent handbook?
Yes, we do! View our Parent Handbook