Sundridge School Age Program
New to the community, Friends Forever is honoured to introduce a before and after school program within Sundridge Centennial Public School for families with children aged 3.8-12 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. We will also offer PD days and school breaks with full-day programs. This program runs from 7-8:40am and 3:15-6 pm Monday to Friday.
Meet our Supervisor!
As a mother of a young child, I bring both personal insight and professional dedication to the Sunridge Before and After School Program. Originally from India, I began my career as a dentist
and worked as an Emotional Wellness Guide with a government organization—experiences that continue to enrich my approach to supporting children’s physical health, emotional well-being,
and development. Since moving to Canada in 2021, I have pursued my passion for early childhood education, earning my diploma and becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator
with over four years of experience nurturing children across various age groups. Guided by Friends Forever’s mission to create a safe, home-like atmosphere where children learn
through play and build confidence, I am committed to fostering each child’s self-esteem and ability to self-regulate. Beyond my role as an educator, I am passionate about volunteering in
hospitals and giving back to the community, striving to make a positive impact both inside and outside the classroom.
Meet our Administrator!
Maxine is our Administrator who oversees our centres and school-age programs across our community, including those in Burks Falls, Magnetawan, and MacTier. Since 2004, Maxine has been a dedicated member of the childcare field. Her extensive experience as an educator in diverse settings, including a French childcare facility and now our own Centre and Home Agency, this diverse background has shaped her into an exceptional Administrator. She consistently demonstrates a willingness to support our team wherever she is needed. From the very beginning of her journey here at Friends Forever, Maxine’s kindness and vibrant energy have been invaluable assets to our team.
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
118 Main St, Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0
