Super Easy
How many classrooms we have in total?
7
What are the education Pillars?
- Holistic Curriculum
- Intentional Teaching
- Inspiring Environment
How many provocations should we set up in a day and what are they?
- 6 a day plus the wee/move or yoga.
Building connections, language and literacy
What do we need to know about the neighborhood walk/off-site field trip?
Develop a supervision plan, including a checklist, small-group assignments, and a map/route.
Obtain approval from Anita and Andrea before the outing.
Notify parents in advance about the neighborhood walk/off-site field trip.
Send parents a note with information about what their children need to bring and how they should prepare for the outing.
When can an educators allowed to use the ipad?
What is our centre’s address?
116 Deerview Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6G9
What can happen during gathering circle?
- welcome song
- greetings routine
- buzz breathing
- honeycomb routine
- safe in our hearth
- Inquiry Questions
- Story time
- Daily pledge
What are the expectations for staff attendance?
Staff Schedule & Attendance Reminders
Be on time: Please arrive on time and be ready to start your shift as scheduled.
Be in your room on time: Staff should be in their assigned room exactly at their scheduled start time.
Attendance Checker: Please make sure to sign yourself in the attendance and out when leaving.
🟨 Yellow – Late
🟥 Red – Sick
🟩 Green – Vacation
Please be responsible with your scheduled shifts and make sure all attendance information is updated accurately and on time. Thank you!
What Do We Need to Know About Releasing Children?
Summary – Child Pick-Up / Release Policy
Children must never leave the Center unaccompanied.
Children may only be released to:
A parent/guardian listed on the enrollment form.
An authorized person identified by the parent/guardian.
If the person picking up the child is unfamiliar to educators, they must provide acceptable government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or photo health card), which must be checked against the child’s enrollment information.
Children cannot be released to anyone under 16, including siblings.
A person 16 or 17 years old may pick up a child only with written parental permission.
If the person is not listed on the enrollment form, the parent must provide written/message authorization. If no message was received, educators must contact the parent by phone for approval.
If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, the child must not be released to that person.
What do we need to know about the Outdoor Temperature and Air Quality Policy?
Winter Weather – Outdoor Play Guidelines
Infants
–5°C or warmer: Full hour outdoors
–6°C to –20°C: Reduced outdoor time
Below –20°C: No outdoor play
Toddlers, Preschool, Casa, Kindergarten & Kinder Casa
–15°C or warmer: Full hour outdoors
–16°C to –20°C: Reduced outdoor time
Below –20°C: No outdoor play
School-Age
Up to –20°C: Up to 30 minutes outdoors
These temperatures include the wind chill.
Summer Weather – Outdoor Play Guidelines
All Ages
30°C or below: Up to 1 hour outdoors
30°C–40°C: Reduced outdoor time
40°C or above: No outdoor play
What do we need to bring with us at all times when going outside or participating in a fire drill?
How many photos can we send per week?
- A total of 3 or more photos per week can be sent.
What should we know about our uniform?
Staff Uniform Expectations
Staff should be in the proper uniform at all times and make sure to look clean, neat, and presentable.
Approved uniform:
Plain white top
Black pants
Plain white dress
Plain black dress
Closed-toe shoes
Summer: Beige pants
Please note: No polka dots or black-and-white plaid patterns are permitted.
But BP uniform is coming soon.
What are BrightPath’s expectations for educators when it comes to supervision? Please give three.
BrightPath Supervision Expectations
Know how many children are in your care and where they are at all times.
Maintain staff-to-child ratios and provide active supervision by engaging with children.
Communicate with other educators when leaving an area or completing a task.
Never leave a child unattended, including during diapering, rest time, meals, or transitions.
Complete name-to-face checks and area sweeps before leaving a space.
Position educators at the front, middle, and back when children are walking.
Interns, students, and visitors cannot be responsible for supervision.
Ensure two staff members are always present in the Center.
What are the responsibilities of an educator when taking children outside?
- Prepare and set up the physical activities listed in the lesson planner.
Maintain active supervision by keeping hands out of pockets and staying attentive.
Complete a head count every 15 minutes to ensure all children are accounted for.
Spread out throughout the play area so educators can effectively supervise and engage with all children.
Stay actively engaged with the children through play, conversation, and meaningful interactions.
Who is the youngest employee at BrightPath Deer Ridge?
Veronica
How many environment changes should be seen inside the classroom?
Total of 3!
Changes to the environment should be evidence throughout your learning environments, dramatic play, sensory play, table play, carpet play and more.
What steps should we follow when acknowledging food delivery in the classroom?
Make sure to check the labels before serving food.
Confirm that each child’s food restrictions and allergies are properly followed.
Acknowledge and double-check food requirements for everyone before serving.
Check that utensils, plates/bowls, and cups are complete and ready for everyone.
What is family-style eating, and what are the key expectations for educators?
Family-Style Meals & Open Snack
Family-style meals: Educators and children eat together in a relaxed, social environment.
Encourage manners, sharing, turn-taking, independence, and positive conversations about food.
Children can help set the table, serve themselves, and pour their own drinks with appropriate utensils.
Food must always be served in plates, bowls, or containers—not directly on tables or highchair trays.
Encourage children to try different foods, but never force them to eat or taste anything.
Keep mealtimes calm, positive, and unhurried. Children can help clean up spills and their own place settings.
Open snack: Provide a small table for 2–3 children, with food covered and appropriate serving utensils.
Children may choose when they are ready to eat, while educators ensure everyone has an opportunity to have snack.
Open snack supports choice, self-regulation, independence, and self-help skills.
What are some examples of open ended questions?
- I wonder if?
- What do you notice?
- What if you?
- What happens if
- How come?
Who has been working at our centre the longest?
Roselle (15 yrs)
Defined Curriculum Framework?
- Blended Curriculum, hands on, open ended materials, natural materials, responsive, personalize interaction, competent, capable, full of potential, focus on intentionality, warm, inspiring, dynamic learning environment.
What should we know about the Incident/Accident Report Protocol?
Document every injury or incident that requires attention, even if it appears minor.
Complete the Accident/Incident Report as soon as possible while the details are fresh.
Record what happened, where and when it happened, who was involved, and what action/First Aid was provided.
Keep the documentation factual and objective—do not include assumptions or opinions.
The Director or Person-In-Charge should be informed of serious incidents or injuries.
The parent/guardian should be informed of the incident and provided with the completed report according to Centre policy.
Make sure the parent/guardian reviews and acknowledges the report as required.
All reports must be completed accurately, signed, and submitted/stored appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality and do not discuss another child’s incident or personal information with other families.
What are the requirements for completing observations?
1–2 observations per day
Include the child’s first initial on each observation.
Observe a different child each day.
There is no need to mention emotions such as happy, enjoyed, angry, or upset. Instead, describe what the child is doing, saying, or showing to demonstrate their emotions.
Programming Forms – How can educators collaborate in their planning and observations?
Brainstorm ideas together and contribute suggestions for activities and experiences.
Collaborate as a team and ensure that each child’s voice and interests are represented throughout the course of the study.
Showcase educators’ voices in the final lesson planner by including ideas, reflections, and contributions from the team.
Review daily and enrichment activities regularly and ensure that the planned experiences are implemented in the classroom.