ARCQE presented 13 workshops at the Maximize Conference in Red Deer on March 27th, and here is some feedback from the participants…..
“Loved It!” “I will do more documentation on children’s interests” “Very informative” “I will reevaluate my room set-up” “I will observe more of children’s skills” “Can’t wait to try new observation techniques” “I will be more creative.” “Look forward to implementing” “Presenter was cheerful, friendly and energetic; she kept us engaged and promoted participation and sharing” “To make environmental changes in our toddler room based on ideas that I learned today” “Brilliant presentation”
“Explore more play ideas using different objects” “I am really glad ARCQE offers workshops, it’s really important for uneducated staff to know more” “Lots of ideas to implement into our classroom to help aid and promote all the children’s different developmental needs” “I will be more engaged with the children I work with”
“Very impressive” “I would love to pursue my level 2 and attend more training and seminars like this” “Please come to our centre” “Great, Interesting, Specific” “I will spend more time observing children’s play” “I have a better understanding of how children learn through play” “Excellent ideas to integrate basic science into my day home” “Fantastic instructor” “I will learn to stay in the moment” “Great brainstorming ideas”
What are people saying about ARCQE?
I have been running Strawberry Street Day Care and Out of School Care for past 22 years. Last week our Out of School Program got accredited, and the major credit goes to ARCQE. The support we received from ARCQE was overwhelming; they came to our centre to do observations, helped us with room arrangements, policy writing, Quality Enhancement Program and with interactions. Our parents are amazed at the change that brought us in our program; we passed with 100 percent score. Laura and Beth helped us in the evenings (after hours) and the weekends also. We could call them at any time for help.
ARCQE also extended the similar help to us in 2007, when we were going through the process of accreditation for our Day Care. ARCQE has been God sent for us. We couldnt have achieved all that we achieved with both our Day Care and Out of School Care without their support.
Yasmin Shivji
Strawberry Street Day Care & OSC
“ARCQE met our needs – our Coach was an excellent support.
Thank you to our Coach for making the reaccredidation process smooth and an educational process for the whole team.”
Louise Dean Centre – Calgary
“Our Coach’s high level of competency and professional values helped our staff with problem solving through some challenges we faced during our Reaccredidation process.
Thanks to our Coach – your initiative, creativity and knowledge helped us immensely.”
Dr. Clara Christie Learning Centre – Calgary
“The aspects of ARCQE involvement that was most helpful was being supported and having someone to answer questions on the basis that they are knowledgeable about the information they are sharing.
I was pleased to have the support of someone that had information available to our agency.”
T.L.C Family Day Homes - Calgary
“Our Coach has fantastic ideas and always educates our staff in an interactive manner. We love the hands on materials she provides. She always targets our specific needs.”
P.L.A.Y Community Child Care – Calgary
“I could not imagine how the process would have been without our Coach’s support – thank you very much.”
Fairview First Steps
“From the earliest time (when we first started the Accreditation process I have found our coach and mentors to be not only very helpful but also very supportive - kudos to your staff! Keep up the fantastic work and support.
All aspects of ARCQE’s services were beneficial – guidance in providing information on developing policies, setting up workshops, understanding how to fill out forms etc, etc, etc.
I am tremendously satisfied with the services that ARCQE offers that I can’t imagine how to make it better!”
Montessori Play and Learn – Edmonton
“Our Coach can simplify topics of discussion and she can also provide examples for better understanding for staff.
Our Coach represented ARCQE professionally – she is always on time and treats all staff equally. She has a very pleasing personality and is an asset for ARCQE.
ARCQE’s services are an “A” plus to our daycare services – thank you!”
Lakeview Daycare - Edmonton
“Our Coach was very refreshing and knowledgeable. The one on one coaching was the most beneficial. All of my questions were answered and if needed I was referred to the appropriate person. Everything was great! Thank you so much for all your help.”
Grande Prairie Friendship Centre – Aboriginal Head Start Program