Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1404593
the recommendations of the Ministry and Toronto Public Health, to clean and sanitize all equipment, toys and other surfaces. Safety is our priority. We record children's attendance daily (time of arrival and departure) as well as reporting illnesses or accidents. An ill/ injured child is taken care of by the educator who will do the proper follow-up with the parent. To minimize accidents, the staff follows the Playground Safety Policy with daily playground inspections. Should there be any reason to evacuate the building, the educator will carry an emergency bag with supplies needed for the safety of the children. TFS promotes healthy nutrition for the children. Children are provided with a hot lunch and two healthy snacks each day. The well-balanced and nutritious offerings are prepared according to Canada's Food guide. Jardin d'éveil The Jardin d'éveil program is for children 2 years of age (a child entering Jardin d'éveil in September must be 2 before the end of December). Toronto campus only. Jardin d'éveil is the equivalent of "La Toute Petite Section" in France with a more creative philosophy. It is based on the best programs of early childhood education. The Jardin d'éveil program is designed to stimulate learning through a range of play activities in a supportive and motivating environment that provides opportunities for children to express themselves and, at the same time, to develop their potential, their skills and their self-esteem. Because of COVID-19, children will remain in their rooms with supervision (the staff/child ratio is 1:5) with a maximum of 10 students per group. Social activities. Children have the chance to explore different learning centres, such as drama, dress-up, house, dramatic play area, construction and building blocks. Art and science activities. Children explore, inquire, and discover using their five senses. Individual and thinking activities, visual distinction, math, logic games, puzzles and fine motor skills. Gross motor skills. Children learn how to use their body effectively, the limitations of their body in a safe environment, safety and caution, taking turns etc. Petite section Petite Section (PK) is for children 3 years of age (a child entering PK in September must be 3 before the end of December). Toronto and West campuses. Pre-Kindergarten or "La petite section," known in France as the first year of "la Maternelle," is followed by Junior Kindergarten ("Moyenne section") and then Senior Kindergarten ("Grande