Question 1

​What are your hours of operation?

Accepted Answer

Tache Early Learning Center is open Monday - Friday from 06:45am - 5:45pm.

We're closed for the following statutory holidays:

● New Year's Day
● Louis Riel Day
● Good Friday
● Victoria Day
● Canada Day
● Terry Fox Day-August Civic Holiday
● Labour Day
● National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
● Thanksgiving
● Remembrance Day
● Christmas Day
● Boxing Day

We close at 1:00pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Additionally, because the board recognizes the importance of professional development of our staff, we close on the first Friday in March and the first Friday in June. Professional development days allow our educators to enhance their skills and continue to provide a quality program. Parents will receive a reminder email prior to upcoming professional development days.

Daycare fees still apply for all professional development day closures. This practice has been approved by the Government of Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care office.

Question 2

Do you transport my child to school?

Accepted Answer

Children attending Ecole Lorette Immersion (ELI) or Dawson Trail School (DTS) are escorted on foot to and from school by staff.

Question 3

Do you provide meals or snacks?

Accepted Answer

Parents/Guardians must provide at least two snacks and lunch each day in a labelled lunch kit. All food must be nut-free. During the warmer months, we may ask that families pack lunches that do not require heating, as we may be going on field trips, picnics, etc. Throughout the year, usually at least once a month, we offer a hot-lunch program if you wish to purchase hot lunches.

Question 4

How long is your waitlist?

Accepted Answer

The wait time varies from location to location and program to program. There is no average wait time, however it's not uncommon for families to remain on our waitlist for quite some time.Due to the growing demand for spaces, it's possible that your child may not be offered a spot before they age out of care. We strongly recommend that you register with other centres as well. Consider all of the childcare facilities in your neighbourhood, specifically focusing on those within your intended school catchment area.

Question 5

How do I join the board?

Accepted Answer

The Board of Directors is elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) once per year by the membership. All parents are members of Tache Early Learning Centre Inc. As a member, you are expected to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Parents are encouraged to run for positions on the Board of Directors and to participate on committees when required. The Board meets monthly, or as needed, to discuss issues related to the operation of the centre. The Board may choose not to meet over the summer months. Please apply if you are interested in joining the board.

Question 6

Do I have to participate in fundraising?

Accepted Answer

As a government funded centre, our fees are regulated by the Province of Manitoba, which results in a limited revenue stream, so fundraising is a very important aspect of our centre. All parents/foster parents/guardians are expected to participate in fundraising activities. Throughout the year, we host various events and projects to raise funds for new equipment, special activities, supplies etc. All funds raised go towards enhancing your child’s program!

Question 7

What prompts a center closure?

Accepted Answer

We make every effort to remain open and operating as per our schedule. However, there may be emergency situations where this is not possible. All regular closures will be communicated via email or text. In the event that a storm develops during the day, the centre closure will be consistent with the Seine River School Division. Parents will be expected to pick up their children immediately following school closure announcements. The educators will also attempt to call parents to notify them that they are required to pick up their child immediately. In the event that the Seine River School Division is closed due to unsafe highway conditions or extreme weather conditions, the centre will also remain closed. Please check the Seine River School Division website between 6:00am-6:30 am to view any closures. Parents can also call the centre after 06:30am and listen to our answering machine for any closures. ● If the Seine River School Division website states that the schools are closed or classes are cancelled and staff is not reporting to work, then Tache Early Learning Centre will remain closed. ● If the Seine River School Division website states that classes are cancelled and staff is to report to work; then Site 1, Site 2 and Kinder will be open. However, our School-age location will be closed between 8:45am - 3:00pm due to the school closure notice and Tache Early Learning Centre not having enough available educators on site to provide adequate care. Because Ecole Lorette Immersion (ELI) is our emergency evacuation site, the centre can only open when there is staff at Ecole Lorette Immersion (ELI) so that we can enter the school if and when an emergency situation arises. If Ecole Lorette Immersion (ELI) is closed due to poor weather conditions or poor highway conditions and teachers are not to report to school, we must close as well. Parents will be expected to pay regular fees for the closure day(s). In the event of a Health crisis or epidemic we will follow the instructions issued by the Regional Health Authority.

Question 8

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

Because we are a government-funded centre, our fees are set by the Manitoba Early Learning and Childcare Guidelines and billing cycles. Fees are subject to change as recommended by the Government of Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Office, Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning. Parents will be given one billing period notice prior to a fee change.Fees are charged on a monthly basis.FEE SCHEDULE Infant4 - 10 hours$10 / dayInfant10+ hours$15 / dayPre-school (age 2-6)4 - 10 hours$10 / dayPre-school (age 2-6)10+ hours$15 / dayKindergartner4 - 10 hours$10 / dayKindergartner10+ hours$15 / daySchool agebefore / after school$8.60 / daySchool ageIn-service day (no school)$10 / daySchool age10+ hours$15 / dayFee Schedule last updated in 2026

Question 9

How do I apply for subsidy?

Accepted Answer

You can apply online at www.gov.mb.ca/childcare Important: Verify with subsidy intake that your application has been received!

Question 10

Does your staff undergo background checks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all staff members are required to obtain a current Child Abuse Registry check and Criminal Record check as part of the onboarding process.

During the onboarding period, newly hired educators are always accompanied by a vetted staff member and are never left alone with children.

Question 11

Do all educators have a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all educators are required to hold a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.

Question 12

What security measures do you have in place?

Accepted Answer

All our facilities are secured with electronically locked doors. The electronically locked doors can be accessed either via a key-fob or buzzer entry system equipment with a camera.

Any individual picking up your child, other than a parent or guardian, must present photo ID to staff to verify they are authorized to pick up your child before entering the building.

Question 13

What is your potty-training policy and do you help with the process?

Accepted Answer

Our educators are trained to watch for any signs that your child may be ready to start potty training and will use positive methods to encourage the process. Our educators will follow your child's cues as much as possible and we're having great success with this approach.

Question 14

How do you communicate with parents/guardians?

Accepted Answer

We use many different forms of communication to help us connect with all our families:Seesaw - to share details, photos, videos with parents/guardians about our program activities. Fastoche - Our system that let's us send emails, text messages, monthly newsletters, resources for families etc. In-person - arranged meetings or in passing when dropping off / picking up.Phone - you can call us anytime or we may call you. Zeffy - our fundraising platformFacebook - fundraising events, job opportunitiesInstagram - fundraising eventsLinkedIn - Job opportunities

Question 15

Is my donation eligible for a tax receipt?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All online donations (Zeffy), will automatically generate a tax receipt that will be emailed to you immediately after you complete the transaction. In-person cash, cheque or e-transfer donations of ≥$20.00 are eligible for a tax receipt that will be manually issued to you. Our Charitable Organization Number is 136681087RR0001

Question 16

What's Circle of Security?

Accepted Answer

The Circle of Security is a visual map of attachment. It is used to help caregivers better understand and meet children's attachment needs. It depicts the interplay between a child's need for exploration (going out) and their need for comfort and safety (coming in), with the caregiver acting as both a Secure Base and a Safe Haven.

Question 17

What is Zeffy?

Accepted Answer

What is Zeffy. How Zeffy works. Why we use Zeffy.Zeffy is an all-in-one fundraising platform tailored for non-profit organizations, offering zero fees for services. It enables us to create various fundraising, donation, and payment collection forms, allowing for convenient payment such as credit cards, digital wallets, and direct bank transfers. With Zeffy, we can easily track payments for accounting purposes, save hours of administrative work while providing donors with instant tax receipts. As a 100% Canadian company, Zeffy has been dedicated to supporting nonprofits for the last seven years with its user-friendly fundraising tools.Our emails arrive from contact@mailer.zeffy.com, please save this email address to our contact in your phone!

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