Frequently asked questions

All are welcome at NQACC. Families are not required to be Christian/religious to attend our school. As part of our practice, we encourage families to connect with teachers about the holidays that are celebrated at home, so that we can bring that celebration in to the classroom. We do provide a developmentally appropriate Chapel time once a week. Some classes may also implement prayer during meal times.

Our developmentally appropriate chapel lessons highlight the everyday values present in Bible stories. Children learn about love, responsibility, forgiveness, and other important aspects of existing in community. They also learn simple songs and say daily prayers before mealtimes

Our teaching teams are structured to be consistent throughout each school year with three full time teachers in each room. This gives our teachers the opportunity to form positive relationships with all the children in their care, which we know allows children to thrive. We also have float teachers who step into classrooms to cover time off, planning, breaks and provide extra support. These teachers are given the same training as our full time teachers and become very familiar with the kids that they work with.

At NQACC, transitions happen once a year. Each child completes one full year in their classroom and will move to a new classroom at the start of September when the new school year begins

Our teachers serve as loving role models to the children, demonstrating positive relationships and instilling in the children a love of learning. They work to prepare the children with the necessary skills and abilities to better understand and appreciate the world in which we live and the people who share this world with us. Qualifications and Training include but are not limited to: 30 hours of STARS training in the first month of employment and at least 10 hours of training every year after. CPR/First Aid, Food Handlers Card, Blood borne Pathogen Training and Universal Precautions, Child Abuse and Neglect training, Center Orientation

Each classroom has an hour dedicated playground time each day. Classrooms also go on walks around the center and use the SPU Loop area to play. Especially in the warm and sunny months, children spend as much time outdoors as possible!

If your child is showing signs of being ready to potty train, you can start a conversation with their teachers. Each child will show signs of readiness at different times of the year and teachers are prepared to support this milestone. Our Potty Training Policy details practices that should be implemented at home before officially beginning the process at school, as well as how potty training in group care works.

We are able to accommodate for children who experience food allergies as well as for those who have differing dietary needs for religious reasons. Please email [email protected] for more information.