1.1 HISTORY
Alta Vista Co-operative Nursery School (AVCNS) is a non-profit corporation licensed by the Day Nurseries Branch, Ministry of Community and Social Services.
The school was founded and began operating in September of 1984 as the Rideau Park Co-operative Nursery School, located in the Rideau Park United Church at the corner of Cunningham and Alta Vista Drive. In September of 1991, the school re-located to its current address at 480 Avalon Place, occupying the main floor and part of the basement at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene.
AVCNS operates on a co-operative basis, with assistance from the parents of the children enrolled in the school. Parents support the school both in the classroom (as “duty-persons”) as well as outside (volunteers are required for a parent Board of Directors and various committees) — see below, Section 4.0 “Parent Involvement”. The school is not supported by any government funding, however parents may apply for individual subsidy.
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1.2 MISSION STATEMENT
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To create a special place for children where play is learning and learning is stimulating, challenging, creative and fun;
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To encourage parents to understand and enjoy this very valuable time and space;
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To foster an interest for life-long learning in this unique child, parent and teacher relationship.
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1.3 PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Alta Vista Co-operative Nursery School is to direct, encourage and stimulate the development of the whole child.
A balance of self-selected and teacher directed activities encourage the child in self-expression, independence, social, physical and cognitive skills. The child will learn at his own pace in an environment of trust and creative experience.
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1.4 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
In a safe, nurturing environment the child will be encouraged in:
- social interaction
- language development
- co-operation
- respect for property and each other
- decision making
- building self-esteem
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1.5 GOALS FOR PARENTS
In an active co-operative atmosphere the parents will:
- observe their children in a happy, secure and creative environment
- share in their child's learning
- grow in the understanding of child development through planned curriculum
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1.6 GOALS FOR THE COMMUNITY
- to contribute to the wholesome growth and development of children in the community
- to contribute to the needs of the community
- to contribute to the goals of early childhood education
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