consultations or referrals for early intervention

Children have their own individual needs.  Some children may require more support to develop skills and behaviours appropriate for their age range.  All R.E.C.E.’s have received training in special needs as part of their certification; in addition some of our staff has advanced diplomas and certification in this area.  This training helps staff identify children who may need additional support in our program, and assists in the referral process.

The assistance of an outside agency in evaluating our approach in meeting the individual needs of a particular child or family is occasionally required. Orde Day Care will seek the help of outside agencies when;

  1. children exhibit challenging behaviours that cannot be met or resolved, and/or
  2. when all possible solutions have been exhausted, and/or
  3. the ability to manage the behaviour falls outside the Early Childhood Education training, and/or
  4. behaviours are a threat to the health and safety of the child or others.

In this event, the Coordinator or Site Supervisor will consult with the staff and families to arrange for a referral. The daycare receives support from a City of Toronto Resource Educator, who will come in and observe the program or the child and make the appropriate referrals. The Clarke Institute, Geneva Centre, Holland Bloorview and the Children’s Aid Society also provide support.

If the behaviour continues the Site Supervisor in consultation with the parents, Coordinator and the Board of Directors will determine if the centre can continue to meet the child’s needs.  If it is deemed that the child cannot be adequately serviced through this organization the parents will be instructed to withdraw the child.