Childcare @ CIES

To help students stay focused on their studies, our free of charge child-minding services are available to help nurture their children while they’re in class. By creating a welcoming environment, this program helps children between the ages of 19 months and 6 years build necessary social skills, establish new relationships, and, when necessary, cope with the effects of dislocation and trauma.

Our staff plans regular activities that are appropriate for the ages and abilities of participating children. In order to foster respect and understanding within a multicultural context, we encourage children’s creativity while taking into account their variations in physical, mental, and emotional development. Our team is dedicated to helping children to make a positive transition to Canadian society.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a Permanent resident of Canada or Conventional Refugee
• Be over 18 years of age
• Child is between 19 months and 6 years of age
• Parent is enrolled in L.I.N.C. classes at either our NE or SE location

STIPULATIONS

• Child-minding is not a daycare service. Parents are required to remain in the building with their children at all times -- and vice-versa.