Since its inception in 1989 BANAC has actively developed and delivered a number of initiatives throughout Simcoe County, Muskoka, and northern York Region. Our primary objective is to serve as a regional social health and planning organization functioning as an incubator of ideas in areas where a strong regional voice is needed.Our current initiatives include Aboriginal community development in the areas of child care, health planning, social development, and support to seniors and families.
Our Program Acknowledges The Uniqueness Of All Children. Our Educators Facilitate Each Child'S Growth By Providing Rich And Stimulating Activities. Balanced To Provide Learning Opportunities In All Educational Areas, Our Program Offers Carefully Planned And Monitored Learning Centres. These Concrete Experiences Promote Competency And Encourage Self-Esteem. We Believe Families And Educators Must Join Together As Partners. Respecting The Importance Of Family Ties And Traditions Strengthens The Bond Between Home And School As Each Child'S World Expands. We Encourage Parent Involvement Through Developmental Reports, Parent-Teacher Interviews And Parent Advisory Committee Meetings. Established In 1983, Upper Canada Child Care Centres Is A Growing Family Of Over 50 Child Care Programs, Day Camps And A Residential Camp Operating Throughout North York, York Region And Simcoe County. Our Child Care Centres Offer Full-Time Programs For Children 3 Months To 12 Years. Most Of Our Centres Also Offer Half-Day Nursery School Programs. Most Of Our Centres Offer Day Camp Programs For Children 6 - 12 Years. Kettleby Valley Camp And Outdoor Centre, A Partnership Between Kettleby Valley And Upper Canada Child Care Centres, Offers Day Camp, Residential And Outdoor Education Programs For Children 6 - 14 Years.
Child Care Centres & Home Child Care ServicesWe provide your child (6 weeks to 12 years) with a safe, happy, learning environment in our licensed Child Care Centres, school age Kids' Clubs, and Licensed Homes in Richmond Hill, Aurora and Newmarket.We also have 2 unique camps:Hidden Bay Leadership Camp summer overnight camp for 7 to 15 year olds and a year round outdoor education facility in Parry Sound.Adventure Camp day camp for 5 to 12 years old, located in East Gwillimbury, provides a safe and exciting 48 acre outdoor environment where every day offers new opportunities for children to have fun, make friends and experience success.