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 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cranston 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monsignor J.S. Smith 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Our Lady of the Rosary 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
St. Benedict 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, St. Benedict and Cranston programs attend camp at Chaparral or our Community Camp location (currently seeking a new location!):

Winter Break*
Spring Break*
Summer Break*

* Registration is open at Chaparral & our Community Camp location unless school access is granted by the school board.

Closure Dates 2024 - 2025

Labour Day September 2, 2024
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation September 30, 2024
Fall Break November 11 - 13, 2024
Thanksgiving October 14, 2024
Remembrance Day November 11, 2024
Winter Break December 23 - Jan 3, 2024

(Cranston, OLR, Mon Smith, OLR & St. Benedict)

Christmas Eve December 24, 2024. Closed @ 1:00pm
Christmas Day December 25, 2024
Boxing Day December 26, 2024
New Years Eve December 31. Closed @ 1:00pm
New Years Day January 2, 2025
Teachers Convention February 13 & 14, 2025
Family Day February 17, 2025
Spring Break (Cranston & Chaparral) March 24 - 28, 2025
Good Friday April 18, 2025
Easter Monday April 21, 2025
Spring Break (OLR, Mon Smith, St. Bendict) April 22 – 25, 2025
Victoria Day May 19, 2025
Last Day of Care June 26, 2025

(OLR, Mon Smith & St. Benedict)

Last Day of Care June 27, 2025

(Cranston & Chaparral)

Canada Day July 1, 2025
Heritage Day August 4, 2025

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 Full-time Time Before & After School Care for Grades 1 - 6 and Kindi - Care for our friends entering school for the 1st time.

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.

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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

9. What if my child is sick?

View our Sick Child policy in the parent handbook page 20

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