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The Day Care Centre ‘a special place’ - Beamsville’s first licensed child care facility - has been a family affair since Day 1.

Launched by Judith and Max Shevchick in 1982 and now run by their daughter Sandra - a.k.a. Miss Sandy - the Centre has seen a lot of changes over the years, all put in place to serve the community’s needs.

Among those changes was growing from one location to two.

Sandra first got involved when her father passed away in 2004 and took over as the operator/licensee when Judith retired about 10 years ago - though you’ll find her in the garden from time to time.

“We offer care for Toddler and Pre-school aged children at our Hixon Street location which has been licensed for 40 years. Our Mountain Street location, opened in 2000, we offer JK/SK up to 12 years. Before school care, after school care, PA days and full-time summer care program are also offered. Our schoolage program stands by our expectations/guidelines, ‘We are Kind, We are safe,

We are Respectful’ - or Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Respectful,” notes Sandra.

The family connections developed through 40 years of care has led to long-term relationships.

“Children learn what they live. If we can give our children those things, that’s all that matters. Our door has always been open. We’ve had kids who we used to take care of come back to say “hello’. Some have registered their children with us,” said Sandra.

The Day Care Centre offers children 15 months-four years of age homemade meals created from all fresh ingredients.

The staff is second to none, she points out.

“We’ve got amazing caretakers,” says Sandra.

The team includes: Hixon Street’s supervisor and lead pre-school teacher; Miss Sarah (RECE); lead Toddler teacher Miss Alicia (RECE); BAS Program; supervisor and lead, Miss Nancy (RECE); Junior/Senior teacher, Miss Jen, and; Senior teacher, Miss Meggie. Miss Nancy and Miss Jen also fill in as “chef” at Hixon Street.

Visiting Volunteers provides one to one support to the client and caregiver, in person or by phone. We serve those of any age living with a life limiting or progressive illness in our community. All volunteers complete extensive Hospice Palliative Care Ontario training and undergo a vulnerable sector police check.

Legacy Program Clients work with a trained legacy volunteer, talk about their life and create a book that celebrates their life story for their family.

Our Bereavement Program, A Hand Along the Way is a place for you to share your grief with others who understand what you are going through. Under the guidance of volunteer facilitators, you have a space to share your grief and receive support. Our Bereavement groups are held in:

• Beamsville;

• Vineland, and;

• Smithville

Client/Caregiver Testimonial:

“Thank you for all you did to provide comfort, joy, companionship, assistance, peace … and dignity to my dad in his last journey in life. Thank you for providing a few hours each week for me to have a somewhat normal life. You are always gracious and accommodating” - Jan

Volunteer Testimonial:

“I decided to volunteer with Rose Cottage after visiting my husband in hospital and realized that there are many people that do not have any visiting relatives or friends. I love to interact with people and it makes me happy when I know that I can make a difference by volunteering

- Barbro