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FAQ's
Parents often have many questions for us about enrolling
their child in a PLASP program. Below are some of the most commonly
asked questions we have received. If you do not find the answer
to your question, please send us a message and we will respond promptly.
| Q. |
How
do I find out more about your programs? |
| A. |
The
easiest thing to do is visit the location nearest you. Program
Directors will be able to answer all your questions and provide
you with any additional information you are looking for. |
| Q. |
How
do I register my child in a program? |
| A. |
A
registration package can be provided for you when you go out
to visit the program. You can complete the registration package
then and there and our staff will process it immediately. |
| Q. |
What
type of information do I need with me when I register? |
| A. |
In
addition to basic personal information such as your name and
address, we will also need the name/s of your child, ages, your
school location, the program you are registering in, emergency
contacts. You will also need to complete a medical information
form which will require the names, addresses and phone numbers
of your child's doctor and dentist. |
| Q. |
What
if I am new to the community and do not have any emergency contacts? |
| A. |
Your
registration will not be confirmed until you have two emergency
contacts that would be available. |
| Q. |
What
if I don't have a doctor or dentist? |
| A. |
If
you don't have a doctor or dentist, write in the phone
number and address of a Medical Clinic and Dental Clinic that
you would use. |
| Q. |
I
have two children do I get a discount? |
| A. |
Families
with three or more children enrolled in PLASP programs qualify
for a 50% discount for the child incurring the lowest program
fees. |
| Q. |
Is
there subsidy available? |
| A. |
Both
PLASP and the Region of Peel operate a subsidy program for
those who qualify.
For
additional information on the subsidy fund please click
here for details.
For
further information on donating to the subsidy fund, please
e-mail subsidy@plasp.com
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| Q. |
What
type of activities do the children do? |
| A. |
PLASP
programs are recreational programs, so children enjoy planned
activities such as crafts, gym games, outdoor activities and
special events. |
| Q. |
Does
my child get a snack? |
| A. |
In
the before school program, children are served a nutritious
breakfast. After School they are served a healthy snack. Those
children registered in a lunch program are required to bring
their own lunch, but lunches can be heated in a microwave. |
| Q. |
Can
kindergarten children register in the program? |
| A. |
Kindergarten
children can attend the before and after school programs, however
there is no care provided during school hours. |
| Q. |
Do
staff have their E.C.E. Certificates? |
| A. |
Our
program staff are trained to work with school age children and
hold a Standard First Aid Certificate. All caregivers are required
to successfully complete courses through our own ongoing training
program including Postive Caregiving for Children and Positive
Behaviour Management. |
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