CURRICULUM KIT RESOURCES

Besides the many books, resources and videos in our Resource Library, Umbrella has curriculum kits available. Click here for a complete list of available kits. They have been prepared to include items that will help you extend your own resources. The kits are in great demand and we’re adding to them continually. If you wish to reserve one for your centre, call Umbrella at (416) 686-9869 or email us well in advance of the date that it is required.
We also have over 100 children’s books! Come in and browse through them. We have many curriculum idea books as well.

Umbrella Publications and Resources

Umbrella has written and researched several publications over the years. You can order these resources by calling Umbrella at (416) 686-9869. Arrangements can be made for pick-up or the publications can be mailed for a shipping and handling charge.

AN A-Z HANDBOOK FOR NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS (a.k.a. A-Z).

Offers guidelines on start up and operation. Covers topics such as advertising, staff benefits, Annual General Meetings, the Board of Directors and Committees, Board job descriptions, personnel, and parent policies and much, much, more. Last printing 1993. 

Clearance sale price : $20.00 per copy. S & H charge-$7.50

BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MANUAL

Easy to read and a must-have for child care boards! It covers topics such as accountability, bylaws, Board Job Descriptions, Meetings, Recruitment and Orientation, Committees, Employee Relations, Board Training, Confidentiality, Parliamentary Rules, and much, much more.

COST is $45.00 for binder + 9.50 postage and handling or $40.00 for cerlox bound copy or $40.00 for cerlox bound copy + $8.00 postage and handling.

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING FOR NON-PROFIT CHILD CARE ORGANIZATIONS

Prepared to help child care organizations to raise funds by means of events which build friendships and strengthen community spirit. Provides tips on recruiting volunteers, planning, advertising and promotion of events. Planning charts included.

*** We are currently out of stock on this item ***

COST: $35.00 per copy. S & H charge-$7.50

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING

Promotes environmental sensitivity for both staff and children. Lots of programming ideas as well as administrative possibilities.

Clearance sale price: $10.00 per copy. S & H charge-$7.50

FEE AND SALARY SURVEY

An annual survey of Umbrella member centres. Includes statistics on parent fees and staff salaries (broken down by region) of child care centre salaries and parent fees as well as vacation credits, staff benefits and leaves and rental charges. The survey is extremely helpful to boards and staff.

COST: $40.00 per copy. (Free to Umbrella members who have filled out the survey)

TWENTY STEPS FOR STARTING A CHILD CARE CENTRE

Outlines the preparation for licensing and inspection. Includes incorporation information.

COST: $20.00 per copy. S & H charge-$7.50

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Includes information about symptoms or colds, chicken pox, diarrhea, impetigo, measles, pinkeye, roseola, strep throat, and many others.

COST: $5.00