Programs
Jericho Kids’ Club is committed to providing a quality program, based on social emotional learning, that is fun!
Staff members work with families to establish programs and routines that meet the needs of all children, families and the centre.
Before and After School Care
We offer before and after school care programs at the schools below. Care is offered in the mornings and afternoons on regular school days, and full-day care on Professional Development Days.
Jericho Kids’ Club Bayview
Bayview Community Elementary
Jericho Kids’ Club General Gordon
General Gordon Elementary
Jericho Kids’ Club Southlands
Southlands Elementary
Jericho Kids’ Club Emily Carr
Emily Carr Elementary
Opening late 2026/early 2027
Program Planning
Our program planning process is an emergent program model involving input from children, staff, families and community.
Emergent planning arises naturally from interactions in the child-adult environment. It connects learning with experience and prior learning. It responds to the interests of the children rather than focusing on a narrow, individual or calendar-driven topic. It is process-driven rather than product-driven.
Observation and discussion with the children is a means of obtaining both positive and negative feedback, which can be used as a learning tool for future plans. A key element in successful program planning is incorporating essential values and experiences. Social values can be modelled and experienced in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Three activity domains are offered each day:
Group games
Self-directed social play
Fine/creative arts
Guidance
Our goals are to:
- recognize each child as competent and full of potential
- model appropriate behaviour
- encourage children to understand and develop guiding principles foundational to a positive group environment
Proactive steps
Staff will be proactive to effectively develop children’s positive behaviour. Proactive steps include:
- establishing clear and realistic expectations and boundaries with input from children
- establishing natural and logical consequences with input from the children
- offering activities and events that are age and ability appropriate
- working closely with families, when necessary, to help children develop their own critical thinking skills.
Primary Caregiver Model (PODS)
The POD model, when fully integrated into a program, mimics relationship dynamics present in a family setting. Children within a POD (usually 8–12 children) become familiar with a consistent pod leader who is responsible for:
- Daily sign in of children.
- Daily discussion with the POD group about the day’s activities, goals and meals.
- Ensuring each child has consistent access to delicious food and water, a comfortable and vibrant environment and, most importantly, daily connection with a responsible adult (daily greeting, informal discussions, active listening).
- Offering daily programming with a focus on fine and gross motor skill development, conflict resolution, academic support (quiet study space), and social and emotional skills and techniques.
When the POD model is offered consistently and with intention, the result is the development of meaningful relationships that provide valuable social and emotional development for all children enrolled at JKC.
Operating Hours
Instructional school days
Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Professional Days and school breaks
7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Closed
Weekends, statutory holidays, and Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
Closures and Refunds
In the event that Jericho Kids’ Club is not able to operate at any of its regular locations due to issues out of its control (labour disruption, natural disaster, safety concerns etc.), attempts will be made to operate a full or modified program at alternate locations. If alternate programming is available, fees for additional hours of care may be charged.
If Jericho Kids’ Club is unable to operate, the following refund policies will be in effect:
- There will be no refunds if the closure is limited to 2 days.
- Thereafter, refunds of the parent portion of the fee will be given for non-operational days, based on the actual daily rate for the level of registration (daily rates will be calculated based on 20 days per month for full-time).