Our goal is to promote the health, safety, nutrition and well-being of children by providing a clean and safe environment. The How Does Learning Happen?
We strive to meet and exceed all health and safety requirements of the Ministry of Education and the Leeds and Grenville Health Unit. Proper nutrition is critical to overall development of young children. Healthy meals and snacks are planned in accordance to the Canadian Food Guide, and encourage proper nutrition and eating habits. Our centre’s Brown Bag Policy provides nutrition guidelines for pa
rents in our Kindergarten and School Age Program. Educators will familiarize themselves with all information concerning any medical conditions, exceptionalities, allergies, food restrictions, medication requirements, and parental preferences in respect to diet, exercise and rest time. We will provide positive and responsive care that is clear, consistent, and developmentally appropriate. By seeing the child as a unique individual, and establishing a supportive and trusting relationship between the child/parent/daycare provider we will develop a strong foundation for the child’s future social, emotional, and cognitive well-being. We understand that relationships of trusts are the basis for learning and co-operation. We will model and guide positive behaviour and encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviour. By creating a caring and respectful environment we will foster an atmosphere where everyone feels a part of the group and we will encourage children to take responsibility for not just the well-being of others but also themselves. Our Educators will foster the children’s exploration, play and inquiry by viewing children as being competent, capable, curious and rich in potential. and OELF documents will be used as foundation in all of our programs. Our programs create a culture of investigative and active learning. It is our aim to create, support and encourage questions, curiosity and the desire to explore through play based learning. We will offer interesting and engaging materials and resources that will provide the stimulus for children’s questions, desire to create and play thereby enhancing their overall learning experience
Our physical environment and daily program will be set up to include adult-supported and child-initiated learning. Children will have access to a wide range of interesting open-ended resources to explore and investigate imaginatively, while also developing an emotional environment where children feel safe to share their thoughts and ideas and try new things. As educators we will observe and document children’s learning and use this information to continue to plan and offer our children opportunities and experiences to help deepen their understanding of the world in which they live. In order to support each child’s learning and development, our Educators will plan for and create positive learning environments and experiences through listening, observation, documentation, and discussion with families, to understand children as unique individuals. Our programs will provide age-appropriate, play-based learning with a variety of inviting equipment and materials. We will offer sufficient space for active play and as well as a cozy space set aside for individual and quiet play. We will incorporate outdoor play which offers physical, cognitive and social development. Rest and quiet time will vary throughout our programs and will be based on the needs of the child and parental direction. We offer an open-door philosophy of communication between families and ourselves. We know that proper two-way communication is necessary for children to succeed. It is essential that a variety of strategies be implemented in order for parents to feel included in the process of their child’s day to day learning. Using daily communication books, newsletters, social media and effective verbal communication are some of the ways in which we will foster continued communication. It is our intent to provide a support network of people that can share information and work together with our children and families. By having support from educators, families can feel comfortable leaving their children with us knowing we have the child’s best interest. Using our local community services and partnering with them will allow both educators and families to feel understood and supported by those around them. We view the community as a valuable resource and our educators plan learning opportunities to engage the community in our programs. We seek out opportunities to share our knowledge and learn from others in the community. We fully support our educators in their efforts to develop and expand their skills, knowledge and practice which are essential to the profession. These professional learning development opportunities are designed to enhance professional competency and enhance growth and leadership. We will provide ongoing opportunities for educators to engage in critical reflection and discussion with others about pedagogy and practice, to support continuous professional learning. Our Educators will build a climate of trust, honesty and respect at KAFRC, working collaboratively in order to provide a safe, secure, healthy and inviting environment for all children and their families, building and maintaining healthy professional relationships that encourage growth and offering support and mentorship.
08/21/2026
KAFRC has a number of Short Term Contract Child Care Spaces available for the Fall and Winter in our Preschool program.
If you are interested please take a moment to complete the form using the link below.
If you have any additional questions for us, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Kemptville Area Family Resource Centre
613-258-0138 [email protected]
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us on Wednesday evening at our Annual BBQ!
It was a wonderful evening filled with great company, delicious food, and, most importantly, funds raised to support our cause. We’re so grateful for everyone who helped make the event such a success!
Thank you for your support and being part of such a fantastic evening!
M&M Food Market, W.O. Stinson and Son Ltd, B&H Your Community Grocer, Fat les‘s on county rd 44 kemptville, Mucho Burrito, Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill, Myers Kemptville Chevrolet Buick GMC, The Score Kemptville
08/18/2026
Only one more day!
KAFRC BBQ Picnic – You’re Invited! 🎉
Join us for our Annual KAFRC BBQ Picnic on Wednesday, August 19th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the front of our infant/toddler location.
📍 **2655 Concession Road, Kemptville**
🍔 Hamburger Meal – $12
Includes a hamburger, two sides, corn on the cob, and a drink.
🌭 Hot Dog Meal – $10
Includes a hot dog, chips, corn on the cob, and a drink.
Plus, there will be lots of fun extras:
🍪 Bake Sale
Homemade treats to enjoy at the picnic or take home!
🎟️ 50/50 Draw
Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. **You do not have to be present to win!**
🎁 Raffle Baskets
We’ll have multiple raffle baskets filled with generous donations from our BBQ sponsors! Be sure to check them out and enter for your chance to win.
🎨 Face Painting
Come by and get your face painted!
💳 **Cashless Event** – Tap payment is available!
We can’t wait to see everyone there for an evening of food, fun, and community! ❤️
08/13/2026
KAFRC BBQ Picnic – You’re Invited! 🎉
Join us for our Annual KAFRC BBQ Picnic on Wednesday, August 19th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the front of our infant/toddler location.
📍 **2655 Concession Road, Kemptville**
🍔 Hamburger Meal – $12
Includes a hamburger, two sides, corn on the cob, and a drink.
🌭 Hot Dog Meal – $10
Includes a hot dog, chips, corn on the cob, and a drink.
Plus, there will be lots of fun extras:
🍪 Bake Sale
Homemade treats to enjoy at the picnic or take home!
🎟️ 50/50 Draw
Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. **You do not have to be present to win!**
🎁 Raffle Baskets
We’ll have multiple raffle baskets filled with generous donations from our BBQ sponsors! Be sure to check them out and enter for your chance to win.
🎨 Face Painting
Come by and get your face painted!
💳 **Cashless Event** – Tap payment is available!
We can’t wait to see everyone there for an evening of food, fun, and community! ❤️
07/24/2026
A big thank you to Marc Carriere for donating fresh blueberries to our centre this afternoon! 🫐💙
The children absolutely loved enjoying them with their afternoon snack. They were such a hit that we’re sure they wouldn’t complain if Marc happened to have any more to share in the future! 😉🫐
06/30/2026
🎉 Come check out our School Age Fundraiser at 2655 Concession Rd!
We've got something for everyone, including:
🧁 Delicious homemade baked goods
🍋 Fresh, ice-cold lemonade
🎁 Fun trinkets and treasures
Stop by, say hello, and support our amazing School Age program. We'd love to see you! 💙
06/10/2026
📣 You’re Invited! Our Annual General Meeting is this Tuesday
Our Annual General Meeting will be held this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., and we look forward to welcoming families, staff, and community members as we reflect on the past year and look ahead together.
We are also pleased to welcome our guest speaker, Shannon Brown, Children’s Services Manager with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
Shannon will be speaking on:
“The Power of the Collective: Building a Child Care Community Together”
We invite families, friends, and community members to come hear updates, celebrate our year, and help shape what’s ahead for our centre. Your voice and involvement make a difference in our community.
We hope to see you there!
KAFRC has summer spaces available in our Kinder and School Age programs. If you are interested in having your child attend for select weeks throughout summer 2026, please complete the google form to be considered for possible care.
Please note that completing this form does not guarantee your child the space. Each form will receive a response to be offered a space or added to our waitlist.
Families are invited to come hear updates, celebrate our year, and help shape what’s ahead for our centre. Your voice and involvement make a difference in our community. We hope to see you there!
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