Communication
Given our French mission, the language of communication with children and between staff members is French at all times; however, to ensure good communication between families and care providers, we communicate with parents in English and French. The administration will communicate in writing primarily in French; however we may do so bilingually whenever necessary.
***The unilingual, Anglophone parents have a responsibility to ask their educator or supervisor about the content of any correspondence distributed in French.
We ask the parents to commit to encouraging and promoting the French language as much as possible in their interactions with their children. They are primarily responsible for their child’s learning and development of the French language. The centre needs the support of the parents, their contribution and their cooperation in order to achieve its mission. Below are some resources to help learn the French language:
- Collège Boréal : « French as a second language »
For information: www.collegeboreal.ca, 1-800-361-6673 poste 7370 ou 289-442-8158
- Niagara College (Welland campus): « French as a second language »
For information: www.niagaracollege.ca
- ABC communautaire : French classes for beginners
For information call 905-788-3711 or 905-401-4404
Other Resources
Every parent wants the healthiest development for their child. In this section you will find links to different websites pertaining to the holistic development of children.
Ministry of Education
The ministry of education offers different ideas on how to use everyday situations and turn them into learning opportunities for your child. The New Child Care and Early Years Act: What Providers and Parents Need to Know
Parents Matter
Offers downloadable resources for parents on a variety of subjects such as behaviour, financial literature, bullying and active living among others.
MiniTFO
Educational Franco-Ontarian television offers games, videos and apps for mobile phones for kids starting at 2 years old.
Canada Food Guide
Is your child eating enough fruits and vegetables? How many portions should we eat? The Canada Food Guide gives all of the necessary information for your family to have a healthy balanced diet.
Naître et grandir French only
Information about the development, language, behaviour, and nutrition from pregnancy to children aged 5.
Resources for children
www.educatout.com
www.prescolaire.com
www.auxpetitesmains.net
www.toupty.com
www.tfo.org