Sadochok Preschool Centre

the first full-time Ukrainian language child care centre in Ontario

Play-based

Flexible

Adaptive

High-quality

SADOCHOK was the first full-time Ukrainian language child care centre in Ontario and was incorporated in 1976 as a non-profit organization under the name of SADOCHOK CENTRE INC. and licensed by the Ministry of Education Toronto Public Health Department.

It is also registered as a charitable body and all donations to the centre are tax deductible.

Policies and administration of the child care centre are undertaken by a Board of Directors comprising of at least six members elected on a rotational basis for a two-year term by members of the corporation. One parent/guardian per family automatically receives an annual membership, entitling the holder to one vote. The day-to-day operation of SADOCHOK is managed by the Supervisor under the direction of the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

The child care centre’s high standards are maintained through the encouragement of parents/guardians to contribute their time, talents, and commitment either as a member of the Board or the Parents’ Committee.

Our facilities are fully and regularly inspected by the Public Health Department, the Fire Department, the City of Toronto, and the Ministry of Education. In addition, our property has an on-site fully licensed and inspected playground.

Our Mission

At Sadochok Child Care Centre, our mission in programming is to provide play-based, flexible, adaptive, dynamic and high-quality experiences to meet the needs of every child in an inclusive Ukrainian speaking environment.

Sadochok Child Care Centre is dedicated to supporting children’s learning, development, health, and well-being through caring and responsive Early Childhood Educators, who focus on active learning, exploration, play and inquiry, and who see children and their families as competent and capable, curious, and as active participants in all aspects of the program.

Sadochok Child Care Centre provides service for toddlers, preschoolers and school age children (before and after school program). Our educators use “How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014)” as the guiding document under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.

We strive to be organized around the foundations of belonging, well-being, engagement, and expression in children where the goals and expectations integrate the six guiding principles of ELECT (Early Learning for Every Child Today). As we continue to explore curriculum and advance our pedagogical leadership, we reference the following Ministry documents:

How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years

Ontario Early Years Framework

Think Feel Act: Lessons from Research about Young Children

Early Learning for Every Child Today

Our goals for children, consistent with the Ministry of Education pedagogy

Inclusive learning environment in our programs is implemented by

Acknowledging diversity and valuing the culture and first language of all children

Environment that is accessible to each child

Recognize each child as unique and working with the families around their developmental needs

We are providing materials that support learning of Ukrainian language, promote Ukrainian culture and heritage to support
our family and community.

To foster learning and support children’s interests, Sadochok offers a variety of daily activities such as language and physical, literacy, numeracy, music, outdoor play, community walk, science, nature, technology, rest time, blocks (fine motor and gross motor) and creative arts.

For children with special needs, refer to Sadochok Inclusion Policy and Individualized Support Plan.