Newsletters

​​Jackman Community Daycare
June 2026


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​A Message from our Executive Director 

Dear Jackman Community Daycare Families,
 
As we welcome the beautiful month of June, the energy around the centre is bursting with summertime excitement! We are looking forward to making the most of the warm weather ahead, spending plenty of time outdoors, and creating wonderful memories with the children.
 
This summer is bound to be an exceptionally vibrant one as FIFA arrives in Toronto! While we are incredibly excited for the city to host such a major event, we also know that navigating Toronto might be a bit of a "to be determined" adventure. Rest assured, we are optimistic and fully intend to keep exploring our local community. We are still aiming to plan some fantastic city travels—including trips out to the Toronto Islands—while keeping a close eye on transit and traffic so our adventures remain safe and smooth.
 
Staffing Updates, Welcomes, and Warm Wishes
June also brings a time of transition for our staff team, and we have several bittersweet goodbyes and exciting new welcomes to share:

  • Happy Retirement: We want to wish a truly wonderful retirement to Svetlana. Thank you for your dedication to the children and families over the years. You will be deeply missed, and we wish you the absolute best in this next chapter!
  • Wonderful Maternity Leave: Wishing Neda a beautiful and restful maternity leave as she prepares to welcome her new addition. We look forward to hearing all about your new bundle of joy!
  • Welcoming Samantha: We are thrilled to welcome Samantha Hamilton-Rodney, RECE.
  • Welcoming Brandon: Please join us in welcoming Brandon Paul, ECA.
  • Welcoming Joshua: We are also happy to welcome Joshua Macphail-Silver, ECA, as an on-call supply staff member.Thank you all for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a sunny, active, and joyful June!


 ~Kayla Myles
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Annual General Meeting

Jackman Community Daycare’s AGM is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., pending completion of the annual audit.
We are anticipating that the audit will be completed in time for the meeting to proceed as planned. However, should additional time be required to finalize the audit, the AGM will be rescheduled to September 2026.


Hello June!
We have reached the final month of the school year.  We hope everyone had a fantastic year; we look forward to a great summer here at Jackman.  Congratulations to our grade 6 graduates.  Many of you have been with us since preschool. Time has certainly flown by; we wish you all the best!


Celebrating a Special Retirement
At the end of this school year, the daycare will be saying goodbye to our amazing RECE, Svetlana, as she begins her retirement. Svetlana has been in childcare for 23 years and has been a valued part of the Jackman Community Daycare family for the past 12 years. She has shared her love of children through creative activities, thoughtful teaching moments, and her warm, caring presence each day.
 
Svetlana’s love of the outdoors could always be seen in the classroom, as she often brought nature inside through hands-on learning experiences and creative projects. She has also been a wonderful and supportive coworker, always willing to lend a helping hand and support her fellow staff members.
 
As she begins this exciting new chapter, Svetlana is looking forward to spending more time with her grandchildren, gardening, and enjoying her love of fishing. She will be greatly missed by the children, families, and staff at Jackman. We thank her for her years of dedication and wish her all the best in her retirement.


June 5 PA Day
Friday June 5 is a PA Day. The daycare will be offering full day care for our JK-Grade 6 program rooms from 7:30am-6:00pm.   Nursery School will be closed.  Please speak with your room staff for PA day activity information and permission form requirements.​

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Closures and Summer Programming

The last day of our nursery school program is Thursday June 25.  The daycare will be providing full PA day care on Friday June 26 to our JK-grade 6 programs.  The daycare will be closed Monday June 29, Tuesday June 30 and Wednesday July 1.  Our summer program begins on Thursday July 2.
 
Preschool and JK summer programming runs from Thursday July 2 to Thursday September 3.
 
All children attending our grades 1-6 summer camp program will receive an email prior to the start of each camp session detailing what to bring, drop of and pick up times and classroom information. The last day of summer camp is Thursday September 3.  The daycare will be closed on Friday September 4.
 
Please visit the summer camp age of our website to view our summer camp calendars, trip prep forms and review our summer camp procedures. 

High School Volunteer Hours
The daycare will have opportunities this summer for high school students to earn some volunteer hours.  Students going into grade 9 are welcome to reach out to the daycare for more information: supervisor@jackmandaycare.ca 
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Returning in September
A final reminder that the deadline to withdraw for September 2026 is June 1 at 4:00 p.m. We understand that families may be having difficulty making a final decision, and we are here to help.
 
Please send notice of withdrawal, or any questions you may have, in writing to Gwen. supervisor@jackmandaycare.ca 
 
Nursery school families do not need to send a withdraw notice.
 
*Please note: if you withdraw your child after the June 1, 2026 deadline, you will be charged the September 2026 fees.

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It’s time for Sunscreen and Hats
With the nicer weather upon us, the daycare rooms will be spending more programming time outdoors.  Before you drop off in the morning, please put on the first coat of sunscreen.  Leave a labeled bottle in their cubby or knapsack for use later in the day.  A reminder that aerosol spray sunscreen is not permitted in the school.  Please ensure your child has a brimmed hat for additional protection from the sun.


Proper Footwear – no crocs
As we gear up for an exciting and active summer, we want to ensure that all children are safe and comfortable during their playtime. Please take note of our footwear requirements:

  • Running shoes are required every day. These provide the best support and protection for active play.
  • Sandals are allowed, but they must have straps that secure them to the foot. This ensures they stay on during various activities.
  • Flip-flops and Crocs are not permitted. These types of footwear can be tripping hazards and do not provide adequate protection for your child's feet.


Thank you for helping us keep our daycare a safe and fun environment for all children!


Room Assignments September 2026
We have been working on or enrollments for September.  Our grade 1-6 rooms will be mixed grades. Our two kindergarten rooms will remain one room for JK children, and one for SK children. The final room assignments are based on the needs of the daycare and enrollment numbers per grade.
 
Winter Break 2026
This December the daycare will be providing full day care on December 21, 22, and 23.  Nursery School is closed December 21, 22 and 23. A reminder that there is an additional full day fee for grades 1-6 during TDSB school breaks.  The daycare will be closed December 24, 2026 -January 1, 2027. Daycare and nursery school will resume on Tuesday January 2, 2027.

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​Calendar of Events and Key Dates​​