Compass Early Learning & Care
553 Bonaccord St. K9H 0K2 Peterborough, ON, Canada

O. Reg. 364/20 requires individuals in a place of business or facility that is open to the public to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person, except from their caregiver or from members of the person’s household. www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200364

Helpful resource about Returning to School or Child Care if your child has had any Covid-19 symptoms. Thanks Peterborough Public Health Durham Region Health Department Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit for this!

Space are going quickly, so be sure to sign up soon if you would like your kids to have the TimberNook Peterborough experience this summer! Register here: https://www.timbernook.com/provid/timbernook-peterborough/

Please share - Interested in working at Compass ELC - a Living Wage Employer? We are recruiting for our Peterborough School Age program. Apply by e-mailing: [email protected]

Why should you be getting outdoors with your children? Check out these examples of the benefits of outdoor play from Compass Early Learning & Care TimberNook-Peterborough Wild Ones Program.

The federal Department of Finance is conducting a survey to gather input from Canadians about how to initiate a Covid response from an economic standpoint. We encourage you to take a few minutes to offer your input, including in areas that relate to child care, if this is a priority for your family: https://letstalkbudget2021.ca/pre_budget_consultations

Establish round tables with diverse perspectives to find solutions, consistent with principles articulated in #HDLH and the Ontario and BC Early Years Framework that support families and children and will develop a system of early learning and care that is accessible, affordable and is seen around the world as a standard of care that is to be aspired to. More recommendations from our response to #CCEYA review consultation process: https://ed.gr/c0w6j

40 years ago!! It's alright to cry: https://ed.gr/cx5ir #ThrowbackThursday

Compass Early Learning and Care puts forward a series of recommendations to strengthen the proposed changes to the Child Care and Early Years Act. Sign the petition if you agree: https://ed.gr/c0hj1... This is the last week to submit your feedback!

There’s magic out there. All you have to do is get outside! Compass Early Learning & Care

Please join in for story time! Tuesday from 12:00 - 12:30.

A lovely post from 4 years ago!

Our Nutritionists keep our children nourished and give them the energy to enjoy through the day. This photo is from our Millbrook Program. "We are so incredibly grateful for our nutritionist Leilani here at the Millbrook program. Leilani is so passionate about providing food that is full of nutrition, variety and beautiful colours. Leilani goes above and beyond to create these beautiful dishes for children and staff each day." Thank you to all of our talented, creative nutritionists supporting our children and our programs!

We are accepting new families into many of our School Age programs. If you are looking for care for your 6-12 year old children during PA days, before & after school and some holiday school closures, reach out to find out more: [email protected]

Happening outdoors and virtually this week at The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre. Monday November 16th Mental Health Check In; Virtual Pos...t Music and Movement, 10:30am - 11:15am Tuesday November 17th Trail walk, 10:00am - 11:00am Story Time, Scavenger Hunts and More, 1:00pm-2:00pm Wednesday November 18th Explore the Outdoors; Individual Invitations to Play, 10:00am - 11:00am Little Artists 1:00pm - 2:00pm Thursday November 19th: Learning Trail 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Rhyme Time in the afternoon Friday November 20th Healthy Recipe Offering; Virtual Sunday November 22nd Self-Reg Sundays; Virtual **Registration is required for all in person programs. No drop-ins are permitted at this time. For more details about our in person programs, visit the events section of our Facebook Page or our website, www.millbrookfamilycentre.com To register for a program, email [email protected] See you soon.

We are currently hiring for positions within our Peterborough City and County, City of Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton Regions. At Compass Early Learning and Care we believe that children are capable, competent, and full of wonder and that they deserve learning environments that honour them. Our culture demonstrates a value for democracy, reflective practice, and a home-work life balance. Compass ELC is an Employer of Choice. We invest in our staff with diverse learning opportunities, strength-based and meaningful work, and a total person compensation plan. If you or someone you know may be interested in one of these career opportunities please take a look at our postings on the Compass ELC website https://www.compasselc.com/careers/careers/ To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]