Parent Handbook

You'll receive a PDF of the Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool (GMCAPS) Parent Handbook in the same email as the registration forms, but you can always view/download a copy here:

Health and Safety Policy

2022-23 - SPECIAL STATEMENT
During the pandemic, health and safety regulations are continually being updated. We operate in strict adherence to all directives and guidelines from Ottawa Public Health, and those directives override all published health and safety policies published here (on the website) or in the Parent Handbook. 

For health and safety reasons, please keep children at home any time they are unwell or unable to fully participate in the program. If you are unsure whether your child should attend, please err on the side of caution or contact the staff with your concerns. 
Children cannot attend the program if they have any of these symptoms: 
  • Fever of 38°C (101°F) or higher in the last 24 hours
  • Vomiting in the last 24 hours​
  • Diarrhea in the last 24 hours
  • Redness or discharge from eyes (must be resolved or on antibiotics for 24 hours before readmission)
  • Contagious or unexplained rash or skin irritation
  • Cough that hinders daily functioning
  • Nasal discharge that hinders daily functioning
  • Sore throat (strep throat must be treated with antibiotics for 24 hours before readmission)
  • Headache 
If children have these symptoms or are otherwise unwell, keep them home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours. Please do not administer a pain or fever reducer, such as Advil or Tylenol, to enable your child to attend the program. 
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Policies and Procedures

You are also invited to view or download the PDF of our Policies and Procedures (last updated in 2018). This document outlines how we are compliant with the Ontario Ministry of Education's policies.

Police Record Checks

All Good Morning staff have a recent Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector.

In non-pandemic times, any parent that will be volunteering in the class room is required to get a Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector as well, which you can apply for online.

Good Morning By-Laws

If you are interested in our by-laws, please download the PDF.
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Favourite Play-Dough Recipe

Please make TWO batches of the following recipe so there is enough for the preschool class. If you double the batch, add the food colouring after step 4, so that you can make more than one colour.

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour 
  • 2 tbsp cream of tartar  (NOT tartar sauce... that would be awful)
  •  ½ cup salt 

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 tbsp of cooking oil
  • Food coloring

​Directions
  1. Combine dry ingredients in a large cooking pot.
  2. Combine wet ingredients in a measuring cup or bowl.
  3. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until completely combined and mixture is smooth.
  4. Place mixture in pot on stove and heat at medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture forms a ball.
  5. Let cool. Store in an airtight container. 
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