Effective May 12 to May 30th all licensed facilities will be able to apply for additional funding support to offset the loss of parent fees for kindergarten and school-age children for those families whose children are not allowed to attend their before and after school programs as a result of...
- May2021
New health orders were announced Sunday afternoon. These new orders are being labelled as a proactive decision around safety for school age children. ”All K-12 schools in Winnipeg will move to remote learning from May 12 to May 30”. Students whose parents/caregivers are deemed “ESSENTIAL SERVICE WORKERS (E.S.W.) will have...
Clarity for COVID-19 Screening Questions
May 6, 2021
In Manitoba, the number of cases of COVID-19 have been rising at an alarming rate. At Discovery we are continuing to practice the basics to keep our children, families and staff safe. Recently, there have been some discrepancies in the details for when children should or should not be allowed...
Ron’s Retirement Celebration
May 6, 2021
We are inviting Discovery Children’s Centre’s families and friends to join us in congratulating Ron on his retirement. If you would like to make a card or bring a small gift for Ron there will be a table set up to collect these items. We hope to see you there!
- Apr2021
Happy Earth Day
April 22, 2021
(Discovery shares this message from Tree Canada) Earth Day has become the World’s largest environmental movement, a day for children, families, communities to take note of the one planet we all share and the important role each of us plays in ensuring its health and all those who live on...
Celebrating Week Of The ECE April 26 – 30
April 20, 2021
The Week of the Early Childhood Educator was established by the Manitoba Child Care Association (MCCA) in 1992, following the release of the national Caring for a Living Study. The celebration is intended to recognize the valuable work of those who “care for a living” by providing early childhood education, family...
- Mar2021
Discovery’s Board has decided to cancel our annual “Family Fun Day” celebrations once again this year. Although some of the health restrictions are slowly opening, we are not expecting that large gatherings will be permitted by June 2021. We are hoping to continue this special tradition next June. Stay healthy...
For several years, Discovery has traditionally been closed on the Monday following Easter (Easter Monday) for staff professional development. This year, Discovery will remain open on Monday, April 5th and close Friday July 2nd. Parents will be responsible to find alternate care.
- Feb2021
Parents’ Support Needed For Petition: To Invest In Childcare For Manitoba Families
February 18, 2021
Discovery Children’s Centre is collecting signatures for a petition to “Invest in Childcare for Manitoba Families”. The petition will be available to sign when dropping off or picking up your child. Signatures will be collected until March 5, 2021. Please review the information below so that you understand the background...
MLA, Adrien Sala, Shares Books For “I Love To Read Month”
February 16, 2021
A very special “thank you” to our MLA, Adrien Sala, for the new books to help celebrate “I Love to Read Month,” an entire month dedicated to promoting a love of reading and being read to. For more information visit the Manitoba Reading Association website; I Love to Read Month – Manitoba Reading Association