ISANS Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centre follows a philosophy of learning through play.

The centre hires qualified staff and provides fun, educational activities to support your child's or children’s settlement in Canada while they learn a new language and culture. ISANS' instructors understand each child’s individual needs and celebrates their uniqueness. In turn, your child or children are given opportunities to grow in all developmental areas at their own pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you provide?
We provide Short-term Care (STC) and Long-term Care (LTC).

Short-term Care is for parents who require occasional care for their children while they are attending workshops or in appointments with ISANS staff. ISANS staff will make arrangements for a child to attend short-term care.

Long-term Care is for parents who require daily care for their children while they are attending on-going language training classes.

Who is eligible?
If you are attending a program or service that is funded by IRCC, you are eligible for child care for Short-term Care and Long-term Care. ISANS staff will let you know if you are eligible.

What ages of children do you accept?
Short-term Care: Ages 19 months to 13 years old
Long-term Care: Ages 6 months to 5 years old

What is the registration process?
Long-term Care: When you register for a language program, you will register your child on the first day of classes. Usually, there is a waiting list for classes – you will be notified of a start date when space is available.

Short-term Care: When you make an appointment with an ISANS staff member or you register for a workshop, let the staff member know you need child care and he/she will make arrangements for your child.

What do I need to bring when I register my child?

• Your home phone number and full address
• Emergency contact information
• Your child’s health card number
• Your family doctor’s address and phone number (for LTC only)
• Your child’s immunization record (for LTC only)
  *Ask the ISANS staff member for an interpreter, if needed.

What is an average day in the ECE Centre?
During the day, qualified ECE instructors provide a variety of activities for different age groups that focus on language and social development, fine and gross motor development and cognitive development. Children engage in activities such as art projects, music and movement, science activities, and gross motor exercises. The children in Long-term Care have a snack in the morning and afternoon. The ECE instructors may speak with parents just before the children go home about the children’s progress, any issues or concerns and/or to provide information.

What should I do if my child is ill?
On the first day, the ECE Coordinator will do an orientation with you about the sickness policy, fire and emergency procedures and any other essential information you need to know.

What are the hours of operation?
Long-term Care: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Short-term Care: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and pre-arranged weekends and evenings