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Updated: April 30, 2026
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Learn about daycare services offered by the Township. Find information on our six licensed programs located inside three schools, including program options, locations and how to register.
| Location | Language of Service | Infant
(0-18 months) |
Toddler
(18-30 months) |
Preschool
(30 months-4 years) |
School Age
(4-12 years) |
| La Croisée Daycare | French | 7-12 years | |||
| St-Jean Daycare | French | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Saint-Joseph Daycare | French | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| St. Mother Teresa | English | Yes | Yes |
We believe that play is a child’s way of life. It is the most natural way for them to develop their cognitive, socio-affective and psychomotor skills.
Collaboration between staff and parents is an essential aspect of the daycare. It is an essential element in the harmonious development of the child in order to promote continuity.
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell offers several services and programs to families in the area. For more information, visit the United Counties of Prescott and Russell website.
If your question is not answered here, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department or at 613-443-3066.
Simply fill out our online waitlist form. Once submitted, your child will be added to our waiting list.
Due to the high volume of requests, we only contact families when a spot becomes available.
To ensure efficient management of the high number of requests, we are unable to provide individual updates regarding your position on the list. However, please rest assured that we will contact you as soon as a spot matching your child’s profile becomes available.
Spots are assigned based on the date of registration, the child’s age, and certain established priorities.
Yes, we prioritize (in this order):
We are open Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To help maintain a good routine for the children, the latest arrival time is 9:30 a.m.
The hours vary depending on the service you choose (see the hours listed under each daycare service tab).
Of course! You may pick up your child at any time during our opening hours. However, if it is during nap time, we prefer to be notified in advance so as not to disrupt your child’s routine
No, all our spots are offered on a full-time basis only, in order to better meet the children’s needs and maintain group stability. However, there is an AM or PM option for the before-and after-school program, 5 days a week.
Yes! Outdoor time is part of our daily routine. We follow the ministry’s requirements.
Yes! We provide:
All our meals follow recommended nutritional guidelines for children.
No. School-aged children must bring their own snack. On pedagogical days, during March break camp, or in the summer, school-aged children must also bring their lunch and snacks, along with an ice pack to keep food fresh.
Absolutely! Our menus are varied, nutritious, and adapted to the needs of growing children.
Yes, children’s safety is a priority. Depending on the allergy, parents may be required to provide safe alternatives.
To ensure a safe environment for everyone, no outside food is permitted, except in cases of specific dietary restriction or for infants who are not yet eating solid foods.
We will contact you promptly. For everyone’s well-being, sick children must stay at home.
Yes, with written authorization and complete prescription information (dosage, label, etc.). The medication must be in its original container or box with the correct prescription and dosage on it. Over the counter medication cannot be administered.
Yes, all of our staff are trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
The days include:
Our approach is inspired by the pedagogical document How Does Learning Happen, which emphasizes exploration, curiosity, and the child’s overall development through their daily experiences.
No. We support children in learning to use the toilet in collaboration with parents.
We use the Digibot app to share:
Yes! Communication is important to us. You can write to us through the app or speak with us in person on site.
Payments are made bi-weekly by bank withdrawal.
Yes, a security deposit is required to confirm your child’s spot.
Childcare fees still apply.
Visits are only offered when we notify you of an available spot.
You must provide certain personal items (diapers, wipes, change of clothes, seasonal items, etc.). A list will be given to you upon registration.
Yes, we offer childcare for children from kindergarten to Grade 6, before and after school hours, as well as on pedagogical days, during the Christmas and March breaks, and for summer camps.
We offer a gradual integration process to help your child adjust smoothly.
Yes, your child must be enrolled in our school to participate in the before-and-after school program.
717 Notre-Dame St, Embrun ON K0A 1W1
Call: 613-443-3066
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