Phelps School Age Program
Friends Forever is new to the community of Redbirdge having opened our before and after school program in September 2024 and expanding into a Full Day Family grouping within Phelps Public School this September 2025. The program is fully licensed through DNSSAB. There is also Subsidy and CWELLC funding available for children that qualify. Our family grouping and school age program thrives on immersing ourselves in the culture and community of Redbridge and surrounding areas and we look forward to getting to know and learn alongside the children in our programs!
This program runs from 7-9 am and 2:50-6 pm Monday to Friday.,
Meet our Supervisor!
My name is Kara. I have been employed with Friends Forever since 2022, and have been a Registered Early Childhood Educator since 2019. I have worked in the field of education since 2017. I worked in the Senior Preschool program for only a short time, and am more familiar with working in toddler programs. I am bilingual and love to practice my French with the French speaking children in my care. What makes me most passionate about the field of Early Childhood Education is that I am a part of a child’s growth and I get to see them achieve their goals. “The future of the world is in my classroom today”.
Meet our Administrator!
Hello, my name is Holly and I have been an educator with Friends Forever since 2014. Starting as a program educator and moving into a supervisor role for 4 years. I have now moved into the role of administrator for the main centre and our phelps site. I have always enjoyed supporting Friends Forever in being a pillar of our community for families. I believe we are a shining example of what quality childcare means and I am happy to be here to support our families and future families with any of their questions or needs.
Our Philosophy
As a team we understand that all learning is essential to the development and growth of the children. Our program operates using the How Does Learning Happen curriculum, teaching all children the importance of well being, expression, belonging and engagement. We thrive to provide a fun, safe and inclusive program for all children that need childcare in Redbridge and area.
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.
Family Grouping
Address
Redbridge, ON P0H 2A0
Contact Information
Phone: 705-825-3322 – ext 212
Email: Redbridge E-Mail
Centre hours
7:00am – 6:00pm
Family Grouping Hours
7:00am – 6:00pm
