Taking Charge

Philosophy

Taking Care! is a non-profit, licensed Parent/Child Development Centre established to assist and support the participants of Taking Charge! with child care until they can arrange alternate care in the community.

At Taking Care! we believe every child has the right to love, respect, and quality care in a safe environment. We recognize the importance of child development and strive to encourage physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth by providing opportunities through planned programs and creative play.

We believe that single parents need to have safe, nurturing, flexible, and affordable child care while making the transition from social assistance to employment.

Services Available

Short term child care for participants who have secured employment or are in full time programs and are still seeking subsidized care.

Child care is available for participants who are accessing on-site programs and services.

We provide assistance in locating a licensed subsidized day care in the community.

We provide assistance in completing subsidy applications.

We offer workshops for Parenting Programs and Family Focus.

Licensed Spaces

Taking Care! is licensed for 62 spaces- 24 infants/toddlers from 3-24 months and 38 preschoolers from 24 months to 6 years.

School age care can be provided on in-service and school holidays, as long as ratios are maintained. Parents must register their children with the Manager of Taking Care!

Hours of Operation

The centre is open Monday to Friday, except for statutory holidays. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.