Magnetawan School Age Program
New to the community, Friends Forever is honoured to introduce a before and after school program within Magnetawan Public School for families with children aged 4-12 years. At Friends Forever we strive to ensure all children are seen as individuals, with a rich and nurturing, inclusive environment that captivates the unique potential of all the children. Will also offer PD days and school breaks with full-day programs. This program runs from 2:35-6 pm Monday to Friday.
Meet our Supervisor!
Hello! My name is Renee. I grew up in a large family, and learned how to care for children and interact with them from a young age. I enjoyed doing private child care and watching children learn new skills as they play and interact with other children. I love spending time with my family and have always enjoyed working with animals.
Meet our Administrator!
Janelle is the South Administrator for Friends Forever, overseeing operations across our South sites from Sundridge to Honey Harbour, including Magnetawan, Burks Falls, and MacTier. Since joining the organization as an educator in 2022, she has become a consistent source of support for both families and staff.
With over 12 years of experience in the childcare field, Janelle focuses on the day-to-day management and overall success of our southern locations. Her experience has strengthened her commitment to building strong relationships and creating inclusive, nurturing environments where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Whether she is visiting sites or coordinating from the office, Janelle remains accessible, responsive, and dedicated to supporting the needs of families and staff while ensuring programs run smoothly.
Our Philosophy
Our school age program offers a structured, child-led environment that works within the pedagogy that Friends Forever follows of How Does Learning Happen. This Pedagogy looks at all children as competent, capable and rich in potential. We feel this allows for the children to become active members of the classroom community, ensuring they feel a sense of well-being and engagement in a positive and knowledge-fueled environment.
The children will be dropped off to the school before school and will enjoy participating in engaging and thought-provoking activities before going to attend class within the school. After school the children will be picked up from the designated pick-up area and again get to enjoy an afternoon with their peers, enjoying a snack and participating in fun activities. School-age children are encouraged to self-serve food with the support of educators and, weather permitting, they are taken outside twice a day.
What We Offer
Our Message
Our school age program offers a structured, child led environment that works within the pedagogy that friends forever follows of How Does Learning Happen. This Pedagogy looks at all children as competent, capable and rich in potential. We feel this allows for the children to become an active member of the classroom community ensuring they feel a sense of well-being and engagement in a positive and knowledge-fueled environment.
Programs
School Age
Junior and Senior Kindergarten
- 4 Years – 6 Years Old
- Before School Care
- After School Care
- Full-day Care
School-Age
- 7 Years – 12 Years Old
- Before School Care
- After School Care
- Full-day Care
Our School-Age Program follows a similar structure to our Preschool Program – continuing to maintain its flexibility to ensure it is child-lead. During the school year, school-age children are dropped off at our centre, bussed to school, bussed back to the centre after school, and stay at the centre until they are picked up. School-age children are encouraged to self-serve food with the support of educators and, weather permitting, they are taken outside twice a day. Field trips are planned for full-day care, some of which include an extra cost to parents.
Address
Magnetawan, Ontario, P0A1P0
