Our Parent Handbook
Please review our Parent Handbook carefully. It contains important information about our policies, routines, and expectations at mim early learning.
Everything families need to know
Welcome to mim early learning. We are delighted to have your family as part of our community. At mim, we believe the early years are a very special time in a child’s life, when curiosity grows, confidence begins, and meaningful connections are formed.
As part of registration, families receive a Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form to sign with their enrolment forms. MIM may update policies to stay consistent with BC Child Care Licensing regulations, and families are informed of any important updates.
Staying connected
- Regular updates about your child’s day: activities, meals, rest and well-being.
- Educators are always happy to talk about development, routines or concerns.
- Meetings with educators can be arranged on request.
- Important announcements are shared through the centre’s communication channels.
Inside the handbook
- 01Program Information
- 02Centre Closures and Holidays
- 03Curriculum & Learning Approach
- 04Enrolment & Registration
- 05Confidentiality Policy
- 06Transition to the Program
- 07Fees & Payment Policies
- 08Arrival and Departure Procedures
- 09Health, Illness, and Medication Policy
- 10Nutrition and Food Policy
- 11What to Bring to the Centre
- 12Communication with Families
- 13Supervision of Children
- 14Behaviour Guidance Policy
- 15General Operations
- 16Emergency Procedures
- 17Staff Requirements
- 18Parent Handbook Agreement
Safety at a glance
- Required staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times
- Continuous visual and auditory supervision, with regular head counts
- Sign-in and sign-out every day; children released only to authorized adults
- Monthly fire drills and at least annual earthquake drills
- An individual 72-hour emergency kit for every child
- Secure, fenced outdoor play yard
What to bring
- Crib sheet & small blanket (sent home weekly for washing)
- Two full changes of clothing in a labelled bag
- Indoor shoes or non-slip slippers
- Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing
- Diapers, wipes & any creams (labelled)
- Water cup with lid (taken home daily)
- Soother in a labelled container, if needed
Come say hello
Come Experience MIM
The best way to understand MIM is to experience it in person. Meet our team, explore our space, learn about our approach, and see what a day at MIM can look like for your child.