At Huron, we have a team of 22 professional, dedicated and compassionate full-time staff who strive to make Huron a happy place to be and provide excellent opportunities for children to learn and grow at their own pace as individuals.We believe in Emergent Curriculum. Children learn through play. Caregivers plan activities based on the interests of the children. Children in our centre also gain valuable learning experiences by going on field trips throughout the year.Our children enjoy a spacious 8000 sq. ft. air conditioned facility that has large windows to provide lots of sunlight.Each room is equipped with a fridge and a microwave. Each room has a variety of educational toys and play equipment.We have three well developed play areas outside. Each area is unique and is equipped to offer play activities for various age levels and interests. There is also a gymnasium in the basement where children get a lot of physical activity all year round, especially on those cold Manitoba winter days when you are forced to stay indoors
The Manitoba First Nations , through Sub-agreement Holders and Local boards, mandated by their Chiefs and Council members established First Peoples Development Inc. (FDPI) with a new Board of Directors effective April 1, 2006.The FPDI is comprised of thirty-four First Nations Sub-agreement Holders as designated by their Local Boards, with the mandate to address the employment and training interests of First Nations people. The articles of incorporation support the principle of grassroots or local decision-making while promoting, advocating and addressing the needs of First Nations through their Local boards.FDPI is established in accordance with the Human Resource and Social Development Canada - Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy ( ASETS ) and focuses upon its three priorities:ASETS , administered though the FDPI, is designed to help Aboriginal people prepare for and find high demand jobs quickly, as well as keep them in the long term. All Aboriginal people may access - through their local band offices and sub agreement holders - programs and services that include:The ASETS is the federal government's successor strategy to the AHRDS and is designed to help improve the employment opportunities of Aboriginal peoples and enable them to fully participate in the Canadian economy in a relationship based on mutual trust, respect and openness.
Garden Grove Child Care Inc. was opened in 1981 and was located in the Ecole Garden Grove School and was licensed for 30 school age children. Over the years, our centre has continued to respond to the increased need for child care. We currently are licensed for 18 Preschool (ages 4&5 yrs) and 34 School Age Spaces. Currently we are working on an expansion plan with the City and other funding partners to expand our program to meet community need.The centre is run by a Board of Directors, which is made up of parents / guardians and community members. Parental involvement is essential to the operation and success of the Centre.The centre employs a full time Executive Director who is responsible to manage the program.We have a dynamic and committed staff team who provide the quality programming to our children and families. All staff members belong to the Manitoba Child Care Association.Our child care program maintains a centre membership with the Manitoba Child Care Association. 2011 Leader of the Year Jodi Ramgotra Director2012 Volunteer of the Year Penny Daigle Chairperson2012 Involved in the Manitoba Nature Summi