Newsletters

​​Jackman Community Daycare
October 2026

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​A Message from our Executive Director 

As we settle into the new school year, it has been wonderful to see the daycare community continue to bring families and friends together. September is always a time of transition, and I want to thank our families for their patience, flexibility, and partnership as children and educators find their routines and settle into the year ahead.

One of the most valuable things about Jackman Community Daycare is the sense of community that exists between our children, families, educators, and school partners. Every day brings opportunities to learn from one another, build relationships, and create experiences that help children feel confident, connected, and excited to be here.

As we move into the fall, our educators are busy planning new experiences, following children’s interests, and creating opportunities for exploration and learning. We are looking forward to a year filled with curiosity, creativity, friendships, and plenty of opportunities for children to grow.

Thank you to our families for continuing to be an important part of our community. We appreciate the trust you place in us each day and look forward to sharing another wonderful year with your children.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy October!

ECE and Childcare Worker Appreciation Day
​Wednesday October 21, 2026 is the 26th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. This day recognizes the commitment, skills and hard work of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and staff who work with young children. 
 
This year’s Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day theme is Care Counts, to centre the importance of care in early learning and child care and the pride that ECEs and child care workers feel in their work. For more information visit the Ontario Coalition for Better Childcare.
 
We would like to thank all of the RECEs and ECAs at Jackman Community Daycare. We are fortunate to have such a committed group of professionals supporting our children and families each day. Your care, compassion, creativity, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children entrusted to you.  We truly appreciate your hard work!

Welcome New Staff
​Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our two new Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs).  Sara will be working in our JK B&A program and Sarah will be in our SK room. We’re excited to have them join our daycare community and look forward to the care, creativity, and enthusiasm they’ll bring to our classrooms.

Will Your Child Be Away? Please Let Us Know
To report a child absence, or to advise of an authorized pick-up, please call your child’s daycare room directly.  Messages can be left at any time during the day, please do not email the daycare office.
 
In accordance with your Safe Arrival Policy, we ask that messages for after school absences be left by 3:00pm.  The daycare and school have separate reporting systems.

Daycare Phone: 416-466-8715

• Preschool, Room 107 (Ext 222)
• JK B & A, Room 107A (Ext 233)
  
• SK B & A, Room 207A (Ext 234)
  
• Grades 1/2 Room 105 (Ext 223)
  
• Grades 1/2 Room 207 (Ext 227)
  
• Grade 3 Room 101 (Ext 224)
  
• Grade 4 Room 209 (Ext 228)
  
• Grades 5/6 Room 309 (Ext 225)
  
• Nursery School Room 105 (Ext 223)
  

If you wish to add an individual to your child’s pick-up list, please see room staff to complete a special consent form. You can also complete the special consent form on line, provided person is over the age of 18 AND it is not for a same day pick up.  Special Consent Form

Entering the School
A reminder that for security purposes, all entry into the school must be via the front doors using the buzzer system.

Please refrain from waiting for someone to exit other exterior doors, or asking our staff who are outside monitoring children, to let you into the building.  When leaving the building please be mindful of who may be entering the door behind you.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Where Are We Board
At evening pick up, please remember to review the red “Where are the Daycare Rooms” bulletin board, located in the hallway just to the right of the front foyer.  Our rooms are often participating in activities outside of their room. 

Nursery School Spots Available
Spread the word!  We have spaces available in our part-time nursery school program. This program is designed for children born in 2023 or early 2024 and runs daily from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. You do not have to live in the Jackman PS catchment to attend our nursery program.

Our nurturing environment encourages early learning and social development, providing a great start for children.

For more information about the program and to apply, please visit the program rooms section of our website. 

No Trick or Treats Please

Due to many severe food allergies in the daycare, we do not allow families to send in treats for Halloween or any parties, including birthdays. Thank you for understanding that our priority is to keep all children safe and healthy.

October 12th Holiday Closure
The daycare will be closed for the statutory holiday on Monday October 12th.  We wish everyone wonderful long weekend.
 
Winter Break Closure
The daycare will be open on Monday December 21, Tuesday December 22 and Wednesday December 23 providing full day care from 7:30am-6:00pm.  Our nursery school will be closed.

The daycare will be closed from Thursday December 24, 2026 to Friday January 1, 2027. We will reopen Monday January 4, 2027. 
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