Churchbridge Daycare Co-operative

Churchbridge Daycare Co-operative is located at 206 Prothero Avenue West.

Please have a look at the information below.

For more information call the Daycare at 896-2425.

 

Churchbridge Daycare Facts

Employment:
We currently employ 5 full time, 5 permanent part time and approximately 7 casual staff. Our wages total approximately $10,000 per month. We have employment standards and education requirements that must be met and pride ourselves on having well educated and trained staff.

Families:
We have 75 registered families, 48 (87 children) of which are currently, actively using our services. Our families live in and around the surrounding communities of Churchbridge, Langenburg, Bredenbury, Yorkton, Stockholm and Spy Hill. We welcome all new families with open arms and encourage families to call or drop in to arrange a tour or some private time with one of our staff for answering any questions they may have.

Facility:
Our facility is located in the Churchbridge Cultural Center (former Elementary School). We started with 2 rooms in the center and have now expanded to half of the entire building.

The children are divided into 3 separate rooms by age group; infants, toddlers/preschoolers, kindergarten and school age. We have our own “small children” equipped playground and encourage as much outside play time as possible.
Routine & Programming:
Our facility has a daily routine in each child care room that is tailored for each age group. Quality, age-appropriate programming is provided to the children in each room. This programming includes: circle time, storytelling, art & craft activities, gross motor activities, number and letter recognition activities, and numerous activities designed to teach self help skills, cooperation, and problem-solving.

Meals:
We provide healthy meals and snacks to all our children and staff in the morning, at lunch and in the afternoon. All lunches are a “hot meal”, for example, roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and milk. Our menus follow nutritional guidelines and are checked over by a nutritionist. We encourage the children to try new foods and to use their manners. We even have a full time cook on staff!

Atmosphere:
The daycare staff members prides themselves on their ability to provide a fun, educational and loving atmosphere to all children in their care. Each staff and board member has a personal commitment to the children at the center. When the children leave happy, satisfied and fulfilled, our jobs have been completed!
Finances:
We currently receive government funding for some of our 40 childcare spaces. This funding is used to offset the cost of staff wages and to keep the cost of childcare to our families at a reasonable rate. We strive to provide quality, cost effective childcare to all of our families. Government funded childcare spaces, donations and fundraising events are needed to cover the operating costs. This is a common situation through the childcare community and all daycare facilities face the same situation. 
Our current monthly budget consists of approximately $13,900 in monthly income (which includes $400 in fundraising proceeds) and $13,500 in monthly expenses. This leaves us with an approximate income of $400 per month that is earmarked for unexpected expenses, increased staff wages, budget overruns or replacing equipment and other capital purchases that are needed.

Below is an example of the cost to operate a child care space.

Cost Per Space
Total
Actual Daycare Fee
Total
Infant
$44.74
Infant
$27.00
Toddler
$34.07
Toddler
$24.00
Pre-School
$26.07
Pre-School
$21.00
School Age
$23.40
School Age
$17.00
Our Community:
Churchbridge and the surrounding area have been a great resource and support system. The daycare could not have started or continue to be in operation without them. We appreciate all the donations of toys, furniture, funds, time, and words of encouragement that we have received from our fellow organizations, businesses, and members of the community. We all should feel very proud that our community has built such a great center together! 
Our Staff:
No words can express the gratitude that the board has for our staff. We have a fantastic group of dedicated people who are willing to work through fundraising activities, renovations, staff changes, maternity leaves, educational requirements and more, all while keeping a smile on their face and a child on their hip! We appreciate you, your work, your commitment and the time that you give the children, the center, the board and our community every day! Keep up the good work – and “Thank You” to all Early Childhood Educators!