Howling good time at Hub Halloween party

More than 40 children had a howling good time at The Hub family resource centre’s annual Halloween Fun Day and open house.
The HUB Child & Family Centre welcomed guests to visit the Ontario Early Years and Family Centre and licensed child care space. Meanwhile, children ate pumpkin cookies, ghosty bananas and pumpkin oranges. They participated in face painting, carved pumpkins, made crafts and paraded their costumes (see video).

For more information about the centre, call Susan Quaiff, 613-476-8142 email susanq@thehubcentre.ca or visit the website www.thehubcentre.ca

The HUB is a community family resource centre serving the needs of parents and children in Prince Edward County.

Before & After School

Even after school is out for the day, children need to be engaged in a comfortable, yet stimulating child care environment. Our  innovative before and afterschool program allows kindergarten and school age children to balance learning and fun through a variety of experiences. For more information, contact our Middle Years Coordinator, Stacey Stanford.

The school age program provides opportunities for individual and group activities which promote cooperation, self-confidence and skills development:

– Arts and crafts-modelling, paper mache, painting, and sculptures.
– Active play- organized games, individual activities such as dramatic and creative play which encourage gross motor development and cooperation.
– Quiet play –activities such as board games and puzzles.
– Science and Nature- a variety of resource materials expose children to the world around them and satisfies a sense of inquiry.
– FUN! We have fun, a place to relax, enjoy your friends company and be a kid!

PA Day Programs

Not everyone has the day off, so what more fun could you have then hanging with your friends.  The HUB PA Day program is a day full of fun and adventure.  We encourage learning in all our activities but shhhh the children don’t know they are learning while having fun. We have outdoor activities,  crafts, science, learning games and so much more to keep your children happy and activies.

Each of our school-age programs is licensed for children from 3.8 to 12 years and follows the school calendar. Care is available on non-instructional days and school holidays at Prince Edward Day Care.  Locations for Before & After School programs are:

Queen Elizabeth Public School – 35 Barker Avenue, Picton
Pinecrest Memorial Elementary School – 27 Corey Street, Bloomfield
CML Snider Elementary School – 240 Main Street, Wellington
Sophiasburgh Central School – 406 County Road #15, Picton
Kente Public School – 264 County Road #19, Ameliasburgh

Pre School

The preschool program offers a variety of stimulating activities and a supportive environment that encourage children to expand and develop their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical capabilities. Children will learn a world of wonder through play and interaction with other children. This program also gets children ready for school by familiarizing them with, the routines, separation from parents and learning socialization with their peers.

Each of our half-day preschools is licensed for children from two to five years and follows the school calendar.

Queen Elizabeth Preschool – 35 Barker Avenue, Picton
Bloomfield Preschool – 27 Corey Street, Bloomfield
Lakeshore Preschool – 240 Main Street, Wellington
Sophiasburgh Central School – 406 County Road #15, Picton
Kente Public School – 264 County Road #19, Ameliasburgh
Parent fees – Two sessions per week: $120.00 per month

Clubs

We have some exciting new clubs coming soon! Are the kids bored at home at night and even on weekends. We want to offer some fun new clubs for children to participate in, including a book club, art club, back yard club, science club and cooking club. Stay tuned for more information.

Internet Safety Program

This year we will be working to develop an internet Safety Program focused on younger children aged 6-10. Children have access to a number of devices now that have access to the internet. This younger target age group has a particularly difficult time perceiving the risks that may be just around the virtual corner.

This year we hope to develop medication materials and a series of workshops for younger children and for parents, care givers and teachers engaged with this younger age group.

Fee Menu

Fixed Care Option
Program                               Full Day     Half Day
Before School                      $7
After School                         $11
PA Days, School Break     $35              $19

Occasional Care Option
Program              Full Day     Half Day
Before School     $9
After School        $13

Child Care Fee Subsidy

Parents who work or attend school may be eligible for fee subsidy to help cover child care costs. Eligibility is determined through a simple telephone application process. Applications can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes to process. All personal information is kept strictly confidential. Please call Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services toll free at 1-888-354-0114 or visit pelass.org/ccare.htm

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