Newsletters

Jackman Community Daycare
October 2025

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​A Message from our Executive Director 

As we welcome the month of October, I want to take a moment to thank our families and staff for their continued support and commitment to our daycare community. Autumn is always a special time at Jackman, filled with new routines, learning experiences, and opportunities to celebrate together.

This month, we recognize Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. The theme, Care Counts, is a beautiful reminder of the essential role care plays in the lives of children and families. At Jackman, we see the impact of care every day—in the laughter of children, the creativity in their play, and the relationships built with their educators. I am deeply grateful for the dedication of our staff, who bring patience, knowledge, and heart into their work each day.

I also want to thank everyone who joined us at our Annual General Meeting in September. The AGM is an important part of our community life, and it was wonderful to reflect on the past year, share updates, and welcome new members to our Board of Directors. Your engagement and participation help keep Jackman strong.

As we move through this busy season, I encourage families to stay connected with our daycare team, ask questions, and participate in the events and activities we offer. Together, we continue to create a safe, caring, and joyful environment for your children to grow and thrive.

~ Kayla Myles
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ECE and Childcare Worker Appreciation Day

Tuesday October 21, 2025 is the 24th 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. There is no education without care. “Care Counts” also speaks to the need to value and remunerate those doing care work better – and builds solidarity across care work professions. 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 dedicated and committed group of professionals working with our children and families.
 
AGM and Board of Directors

Thank you to all the parents and staff who joined us on September 17th for our Annual General Meeting. We were pleased to welcome new members to our Board of Directors and bid farewell to others, several of whom had served on the board for four years. We sincerely appreciate their valuable contributions over the years.

Jackman Community Daycare 2025-2026 Board of Directors: 
Janice Reiger (President)
Deborah Grosdanis (Vice President)
Lisa Kolodziejski (Secretary)
Renata Punwasee (Treasurer)
Lauren Harney (Human Resources)
Jan Göerge (Policies & Governance)

For more information about our board of directors please contact our Executive Director Kayla at director@jackmandaycare.ca

Reporting Child Absences

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.  E-mails are not always received in time.

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
 
Thank you for your co-operation.

WHERE ARE WE?
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.

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No Trick or Treats Please

Due to some 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 10th PA Day & Holiday Closure
The daycare will be open 7:30am-6:00pm on Friday October 10th offering full day care for our daycare children.  Our nursery school program will be closed.   Morning drop off is between 7:30am-9:00am.  Afternoon pick up is between 4:00pm-6:00pm, the school doors will locked throughout the day.  Please let the room staff know if your child will not be coming to daycare on Friday October 10th.

The daycare will be closed for the statutory holiday on Monday October 13th.  We wish everyone wonderful long weekend.

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Winter Break Closure
The daycare will be open on Monday December 22 and Tuesday December 23 providing full day care from 7:30am-6:00pm.  Our Nursery School will be closed.
The daycare will be closed from Wednesday December 24, 2025 to Friday January 2, 2026. We will reopen Monday January 5, 2026. 
 
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​Calendar of Events and Key Dates

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