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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Guelph Humber University
ECS 4040-DE01- Program Development, Administration and Evaluation
Professor Valerie Trew
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Philosophy
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Children are unique and capable individuals who need support and guidance in their
development. This program is called Little Wonders Child Care Centre and serves children ages
18 months to 4 years. This program will permit children to learn both through independent play
and self-directed play activities, which will allow children to grow and further their
development. The curriculum will be carefully thought out to ensure that it meets each
component of the Four Foundations of Learning (belonging, engagement, expression, and
well-being). The program will ensure that each child feels safe and accepted in their learning
environment.
Every child will be provided with quality care that will set them up for their future. The
curriculum also allows for any accommodations and/or modifications that a child may need as
it is recognized that every child has different needs and may need extra support in certain areas.
The program will welcome outside support and programs that could be beneficial to a child and
their family. Not every child learns the same way and it is important that a program recognizes
this and is willing to work with the child’s unique individual needs. Children learn social skills,
language skills, and simply how to make friends while being in a productive learning
environment, surrounded by other children and supportive educators. Learning will be fun and
parents will feel confident in sending their children here for care. Their children will be
learning, but also enjoy attending child care!
View of the Child
Children are capable and competent learners that will thrive in a play-based
environment that is carefully constructed based on their interests and needs. Children will be
active participants in their learning. More specifically, a large number of play experiences will
be planned as open-ended so that children can use their imagination to decide the direction they
take the play experiences.
Process of Learning
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The centre will focus on play-based learning with the environment being the third
teacher. This way the children will be able to explore their interests through imaginative play
while being engaged with their peers and selves. They will be an active participant in the
classroom with exploration through open-ended play. Curriculum will be carefully thought out
to ensure that children are meeting each of the Four Foundations of Learning (well-being,
engagement, expression, and belonging). Play experiences will be designed so every child has
the opportunity to demonstrate these four essential foundations. Educators will work together to
create a curriculum that is effective and make any modifications/accommodations that a child
may need.
Role of Program
The purpose of the program is to provide “a home away from home” environment
where the children will thrive and flourish. Parents will have peace of mind knowing that their
children are being loved and cared for while having endless possibilities to learn and grow.
Families will be active participants in their children's growth and will be welcome at any time.
This will be an environment where children feel safe, welcomed, and encouraged to express
their opinions. Open communication and partnering with community resources will strengthen
the child's development and help support individual needs. This program acknowledges that “it
takes a village” to raise a child and making use of outside resources is always welcomed and
encouraged.
Role of Educator
The Educator's role is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which the children
can learn and grow in. The educators will not make all learning decisions and not only provide
closed-ended learning opportunities. They will allow space for children to express their likes
and dislikes, and provide ample open-ended play experiences so that children can be creative in
their learning experiences. While they will be a decision maker, these decisions will be based
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on the children's interests and needs. The educators will collaborate with each other, the
family/guardians, and outside services (if needed) to ensure that each child receives the quality
care that they need to flourish in their development. The educators will be ready and willing to
work with the needs of the child and their family.
View of the Family
Families will play as little or as big of a role as they choose. There will be opportunities
for the families to be a part of their child’s learning journey, and they will be welcomed into the
program. Educators will communicate with parents about the child’s day and progress and
about any concerns that there might be. The educators recognize that the child’s family and/or
caregivers know the child best and encourage any suggestions or feedback on what the child
may need. Resources will be shared with the families as needed, all the while keeping in mind
that each family will need different things as their child{ren} have unique needs, as does their
family itself.
Mission Statement
To provide children with a learning environment that is safe and nurturing. Children
will be provided with high-quality care that will promote the development of essential skills
that are needed to be successful in their future.
Vision
A team of warm, welcoming, and nurturing educators who provide quality care to
children (ages 18 months to 4 years old) and ensure their safety.
Values
Safety: The Little Wonders Child Care Centre will ensure and provide children with a safe
learning environment.
Inclusive: All children, regardless of differing abilities and backgrounds, are welcomed.
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Collaboration: The educators will work with coworkers, families, and outside resources to
ensure that children are receiving quality care, as well as any additional support that the child
or family may need.
Caring: Children in the care of educators at the Little Wonders Child Care Centre will nurture
the children in their care and treat them with respect and kindness.
Accountability: Building meaningful relationships with children and their families that focuses
on open communication and collaboration
Needs and Objectives
Little Wonders Child Care Centre will be located in Dorchester, Ontario. The first
objective of this program is to expand parents'/guardians’ access to child care for their children
in Dorchester by opening up a child care centre with 50 spots. As stated in reports, “women and
families in Thames Centre are having a tougher time rebounding from the pandemic due to the
severe lack in child care spaces” (Lack of Childcare Spaces in Thames Centre Will Hold Back
Our Economic Recovery, n.d.). It is imperative that more centres open up so parents can return
to work. Without child care, a parent/guardian has to stay home to take care of their child. In
today’s economy, people can’t afford to not work.
The second objective of this child care centre is to provide families and their children
with affordable, high-quality care. "Safe and affordable high-quality child care is critically
important for hard-working families in every corner of the province, as well as Ontario's
economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic," said Minister of Education Stephen Lecce”
(Education News Canada, n.d). The cost of child care will be kept as low as possible, however,
parents can still expect their children to receive the high-quality care that their children deserve.
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The safety of children is extremely important and educators will do everything in their power to
ensure the safety of the children in their care. The third objective of this child care centre is to
create a program that is developmentally appropriate for the children. In Dorchester, there are
not any licensed child care centres, there is only one that is in the process of being built. This
community is in need of quality licensed child care centres with a curriculum that is
developmentally appropriate for the children in the program.
References
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Lack of childcare spaces in Thames Centre will hold back our economic recovery
. Ontario
NDP.(n.d.).https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/lack-childcare-spaces-thames-centre-will-h
old-back-our-economic-recovery
Lale, B. (2022, September 26).
First Licensed Childcare Centre coming to Thames Centre
.
London.https://london.ctvnews.ca/first-licensed-childcare-centre-coming-to-thames-cen
tre-1.6085298
Thames Valley District School Board - Dorchester Childcare Expansion approved
. Education
News Canada. (n.d.).
https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/k12/3/926945/dorchester-child
care-expansion-approved.html