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About Our Program

MISSION STATEMENT

...Our after-school care program is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports the growth and development of children. Our mission is to create a welcoming and engaging space where families of McKee feel confident leaving their children in our care.

At our after-school care, we believe in the essential building blocks for children's development. We prioritize fostering social and emotional skills, promoting healthy habits, encouraging creativity, and providing opportunities for academic support. We strive to create a community of learners, where children feel empowered to explore their interests, develop new skills, and form meaningful relationships with their peers and caregivers.

Background

In operation since 1978, McKee After School Care is a not-for-profit society administered by a board of directors elected largely by the parents of children attending the program. Members of the community may also volunteer to sit on the Board or attend meetings. These meetings are held six times a year and childcare is provided. Fundraising is an important part of our program and calls for everyone's cooperation. Proceeds from fundraising are largely for program activities and field trip costs. We cannot effectively implement the program we have for the children without additional funds raised.

McKee After School Program meets or exceeds all of the regulations established by the department of Alberta Children and Youth Services.

McKee After School Care's goal is to provide a safe, welcoming, and quality childcare experience for your family. With interactive, well-rounded staff, we deliver a nurturing program that fosters your child's unique social, physical, language, intellectual, creative, and emotional development.

Our Philosophy

The main philosophy of McKee After School Program is to encourage a positive self-concept by providing consistent quality child care.

Our staff’s philosophy is to accept, respect, and share both the children’s positive and negative feelings.
McKee’s philosophy also encourages and supports community involvement.
Our environment maintains an atmosphere of warmth and support and creates an enriching place for individual development.

Children should master basic gross and fine motor skills consistent with our program.
Children require feeling a sense of consideration and responsibility.
All activities are created and derived from the interests of the children attending the program.
All parents play an important role in fostering good attitudes and the development of their children toward good citizenship.

Meet our Executive Director

Corinne Emerson

McKee Child Care Center, which is also located inside of McKee Elementary School has been in Corinne’s family since it opened in 1978. In 2020, Corinne took over the role of Executive Director at McKee After School Care. Corinne is the Executive Director at McKee After School Care, Director at McKee Child Care Center, and Director at Blackmud Creek Child Care and OSC.

Corinne holds her Early Childhood Education Diploma and Level 3 Certification from MacEwan University as well as a Business diploma from NAIT. She is a member of the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA) as well as the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF).

Corinne has been a Director since 1991 and an operator of McKee Child Care since 1999.

Our Staff

McKee After School Care has 7 part-time and full-time staff members. All of our staff have early childhood education training and experience in early childhood. Our staff are passionate, caring, and understand early childhood development, making them well-equipped to do an astounding job as Early Childhood Educators. Since we are all lifelong learners, staff continue their growth with Professional Development opportunities annually.

All staff have

First Aid Training
Criminal Record Checks
Intervention Record Checks

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