Annavale Nursery School

250 Anna Avenue

Ottawa, ON

K1Z 7V6

Contact: Colette Francis

Tel. (613) 798-5689

Fax. (613) 798-4177

Program Statement

 

  •  The philosophy of Annavale Headstart Nursery School is based in Attachment Theory and its principles. We believe children learn when they feel secure and have a sense of belonging, when they are engaged, when their healthy development and their growing sense of self is nurtured, and they are supported to communicate and express themselves in many forms.We value children and their families as active participants and contributors in our program. We believe children learn through play, inquiry and active exploration of their environment.  We believe educators are co-learners with children and their families, and strive to develop meaningful and reciprocal relationships with children, and their families.

 

  • The Purpose of Annavale Headstart Nursery School is to provide a high quality full-day early intervention program for children, which will benefit each child, parent and the larger community. The growth and development of the whole child is the primary aim of our program. We plan each day’s activities to make the most of your child’s interests, strengths and curiosity, so that they have fun while they learn.   A significant emphasis of our program is the development of socio-emotional and self-regulation skills in order to help ensure a successful kindergarten experience.   Our team of educators focuses on developing strong, positive, responsive, and reliable relationships with each child and supports each child through his emotional needs throughout the day.

 

  • The Goal of Annavale is to help support and nurture the development and growth of the skills each child will need in order to help them be successful in Kindergarten. We want to ensure that each child’s family is supported and prepared for the expectations of Kindergarten as well.

 

  • The Annavale Approach is to ensure that the program meets the developmental needs of the children in the program, and to ensure that the children have a variety of opportunities to learn, practice and strengthen the skills needed for success in Kindergarten. The teachers observe the children formally and informally to understand their needs, interests, and abilities. The teachers will design a program that both helps to promote development of skills in all developmental domains, as well as provoke children’s curiosity and allow them to explore their environment in a wide array of methods.

 

  • The Purpose of Annavale Headstart Nursery School is to provide a high quality full-day early intervention program for children, which will benefit each child, parent and the larger community. The growth and development of the whole child is the primary aim of our program. We plan each day’s activities to make the most of your child’s interests, strengths and curiosity, so that they have fun while they learn.   A significant emphasis of our program is the development of socio-emotional and self-regulation skills in order to help ensure a successful kindergarten experience.   Our team of educators focuses on developing strong, positive, responsive, and reliable relationships with each child and supports each child through his emotional needs throughout the day.

 

  • The Annavale Approach is to ensure that the program meets the developmental needs of the children in the program, and to ensure that the children have a variety of opportunities to learn, practice and strengthen the skills needed for success in Kindergarten.  The teachers observe the children formally and informally to understand their needs, interests, and abilities.  The teachers will design a program that both helps to promote development of skills in all developmental domains, as well as provoke children’s curiosity and allow them to explore their environment in a wide array of methods.

Target Population

For children of families that qualify for subsidy:  2 ½ until they are ready for Jr. (4 yr. old) Kindergarten

Staffing

The Annavale Nursery School is proud of its staff. We have 4 experienced Early Childhood Educators with CPR and First Aid Training. They are well trained in child development and learning. Using their professional skills, they plan and run the program so that every child benefits. The Nursery School staff are members of the Carlington Parent-Child Program Team. In addition to the teachers, Annavale has a Bus Monitor/Cook that rides the school bus with the children to ensure they are safe and happy on the bus.  She also prepares all meals and snacks for the children to ensure children receive the proper nutrition needed.  Annavale also has a Family Support Worker on site to work with individual families and support their needs.

Facilities

Annavale Nursery School is located within W.E. Gowling Public School. It provides a special learning and playing space for young children.

Transportation

Annavale Nursery School offers school bus transportation to and from home in the Carlington area.

Days and Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday: 8 am to 4 pm.

Program time: 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Closings

Statutory Holidays and 1 and 1/2 weeks in summer

Maximum Number of Children: 24 children

Child to Staff Ratio: 1:8

Services for Children

We serve 2 healthy snacks and lunch.

Transportation for field trips.

Transportation to and from the program for families in the Carlington area.

As teachers, we recognize and respond with respect and dignity to each child and his/her capabilities.

The school is divided into various learning areas:

  • QUIET AREA – Books and quiet activities to promote individual play and learning.
  • ART AREA – Art activities that are organized to help the child develop his/her creative and sensory abilities include painting, gluing, cutting, and clay.
  • HOUSEKEEPING AREA – The dramatic play area is designed to help the child understand himself/herself, the important people in his/her life and the world around him/her. This area includes such props as dolls, cribs, kitchen area, dress-up clothes, occupation hats and telephones.
  • TABLE TOP AREA – The children choose activities in this area such as puzzles and small building sets that give them the opportunity to experiment, problem-solve, be creative and to develop pre-reading, fine motor and cognitive skills.
  • BLOCK AREA – This area is designed to give the child an opportunity to build creatively while developing mathematical concepts.
  • DISCOVERY AREA – The discovery area is set up to help the child understand his/her world around him through developing his/her curiosity and power of experimentation.
  • LARGE MUSCLE AREA – This area is planned to give the children an opportunity to develop their large muscle co-ordination, and strength through such activities as climbing, balancing, riding bikes, throwing balls, building with hollow blocks, etc. Usually outside or in the school gym.
  • SAND AND WATER AREAS – The children use the medium of sand and water in a variety of experiences to develop their understanding of volume, displacement, measuring, pouring, and as a sensory experience.

Services for Parents

Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s educational experience by coming to the program. Parents take part in the program as helpers, and we welcome their ideas and suggestions.

We offer monthly newsletters and parent-chat days. The parent-chat days allow parents to socialize, learn and discuss with each other and the family support worker about various parenting topics.  Parent-chats also offer opportunities for parents to give their input in various topics relevant to their experience as parents, family life and their understanding their child. These sessions take place in an informal workshop setting.

Parents are encouraged to participate in family events and field trips offered through Annavale Nursery School.

In addition, families are encouraged to use the parenting programs, health, community and social services of Carlington Community and Health Services, located just one block away.

Agency Information and Contact:

Annavale Headstart Nursery School is a program of:

Carlington Community and Health Centre

900 Merivale Road

Ottawa, ON

K1Z 5Z8

Webiste: http://www.carlington.ochc.org/

Annavale Headstart Nursery School Coordinator:  Colette Francis

Parent Child Program Director: Christine Darmawan

Tel. (613) 722-4000 ext. 243

Fax (613) 761-1805