Irricana & District Family Lending Centre

Irricana & District Out of School Care 2008-2009 Program Fees

Before or After School Care Only

$100.00/Month per Child or $5.00/Day

Before and After School Care

$200.00/Month  per Child or $10.00/Day

Before and After School Care- Kindergarten (All day Monday 1/2 days Tues-Fri)

$500.00/Month per Child or $25.00/Day

Children attending Irricana ECS will be escorted to and from their classes. Parents are required to provide a bagged lunch daily.  Morning and afternoon snacks are supplied by the program.

Full School Closure Days 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Casual Users             $35.00/Day per Child

Monthly Users          $20.00/Day per Child

Late Pick-Up Fees

$3.00/Hour or portion thereof for each child charged from 6:35 pm onwards

Casual users are required to pre-book their child care spot a minimum of 24 hours in advance so adequate staff/child ratios can be met.

2008 IDFLC Day Camps

Week One

August 18-22^nd

Monday           Canada & the United States

Tuesday           Mexico and Central America

Wednesday      South America

Thursday          Africa

Friday              India

Week Two

August 25-29^th

Monday           Asia

Tuesday           Australia & New Zealand

Wednesday      South Pacific

Thursday          Middle East

Friday              Eastern Europe & Western Europe

Each week we will be visiting people and places in the world, most of us only dream about experiencing. Through games, arts and craft activities, foods, music and stories we will fill our “passports” with stamps as we engage in this “amazing race.”

This program is suitable for children between the ages of 5-12 years.

Cost per child per week is $60.00, payable in full at time of registration

Please bring along a wallet-sized photo of your world traveller.

Program runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Late pick-up is available for a nominal charge.

For more information contact Monica at 403-935-4290

Less than 20 spots remain as of July 25^th.

For course fee information please contact Rocky View Further  Education 403 945-9520

Canadian Parenting Workshop Series

Facilitator: Monica Piros

Location: Irricana & District Family Lending Centre

Upper Level, Irricana Recreation Complex 302 3 Street

Minimum Class Size 6 Maximum Class Size 12

An Introduction to Children’s Learning Today

Spend an evening gaining a broader understanding of the environment in which today’s young children are learning, and the factors that effect social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional development in 4-8 year olds.

Monday, October 6, 2008 7:30 to 9:00 pm

No Class on Monday October 13, 2008 due to Thanksgiving Holiday

Connecting with Parental Support Networks

Many new parents struggle with feelings of social isolation, which can be more prevalent in rural environments when family members and friends don’t live nearby. Learn about programs and services in the North Rocky View region specifically designed to help you get to know other parents and interact with your child on a whole new level.

Monday, October 20, 2008 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Is My Child Ready for Preschool or Kindergarten?

Early learning experiences can have a dramatic effect on a child’s scholastic future. School readiness from the perspective of both parents and teachers will be discussed, as well as parenting strategies, home routines, and the role of play, in preparing children for early childhood education opportunities.

Monday, October 27, 2008 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Navigating the Rocky View School Division

An introduction to the various levels of government involvement in education, with a special emphasis on the Rocky View School Division, will be presented. Parents will also learn about schooling options for students residing in and around the Township of Irricana.

Monday, November 03, 2008 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Common Learning and Behavioural Problems in School Settings

An overview of the challenges facing children with learning differences will be presented. Parents will also get tips on how to form effective partnerships with teachers, school administrators, and other stakeholders, to maximize learning outcomes for children aged 4-8 years.

Monday, November 10, 2008 7:30 to 9:00 pm

   A grassroots organization founded by a group of working mothers is moving forward with plans to alleviate some of the stress faced by working families, by creating up to fifty spaces for the care of school-aged children residing in, and around the Township of Irricana.

   The Irricana & District Family Lending Centre has reached an agreement with the Irricana Ag Society to house an out of school care program in the Irricana Recreation Complex beginning Tuesday, September 2nd, pending final licensing approval and the ability to procure sufficient staffing levels.

   “Now that over a week’s worth of additional professional days has officially been added to the upcoming academic year, the timing is ideal for establishing a new program that will be able to serve a small portion of the children in the vicinity who fall under the jurisdiction of the Rocky View School Division,” says Monica Piros, who has served as the initiative’s Coordinator for the past three years.

   Beginning in September of 2008, families with an annual gross income of $79,000 or less will be able to obtain government subsidies designed to offset the costs of enrolling children, aged five and up, in licensed programs that provide structured and safe environments prior to the start of classes, and in the hours immediately following their dismissal from school.

   In the past, government assistance was only available to families whose children were enrolled in licensed daycare centres and approved family day homes, which in some cases are not able to offer programs for older children or choose not to since it is more profitable to reserve spots for younger children requiring eight hours of care in a day or more.

   “Statistics show that children who are not adequately supervised between the hours of 3 and 6 pm are at dramatically increased risk for engaging in, or becoming victims of criminal activities, and they are also far more likely to participate in underage sexual behaviour and illicit drug use as well,” Piros continues.

   Out of school care programs have reached a point in their evolution where they are playing a pivotal role in bridging home and school environments, and offering children opportunities for civic engagement, better preparation for life beyond primary and secondary grades by teaching life skills, and opportunities to partner with members and businesses in their local communities for a variety of volunteer and work experience initiatives.

   “I really have to commend the efforts of the Irricana Ag Society in responding to community needs and opening their doors to working families who are scrambling to make arrangements for the care of their children in an economic climate where rising living costs are necessitating a significant increase in dual-income households”

   Parents, who are interested in securing one of the limited spots that are available, can do so by submitting a $50.00 deposit, and all requests will be facilitated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information please contact Monica Piros at 935-4290 or by email at monicapiros@efirehose.net.

Also please check out this website for more information.