The 24th Annual Umbrella Conference

Umbrella's Annual Conference is scheduled for Saturday March 7, 2009.

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ECE 101 Workshop

From the Umbrella Workshop Series we present "ECE 101: Your 4 P's" presented by Cherie Dale. Starts October 15, 2008. Space is limited so sign up now.  Click here for info and registration form.

Umbrella Assistant Supervisor Certificate Course

Four dates to choose from.  Click here for info and registration form.

Board of Directors Workshop

Wednesday November 5, 2008.  Click here for info and registration form.

The Doreen Evelyn Award

The Doreen Evelyn Award is given in honour of Doreen’s inspiration to the Early Childhood Education field. An annual award will be presented to an ECE currently employed in an Umbrella member centre.

Click here to download the nomination form.

Umbrella's 2008/2009 Fee and Salary Survey

Umbrella's 2008/2009 Fee and Salary Survey results has been sent to all centres who filled in a survey questionnaire.

The goal of the survey is simple. It answers the most asked questions in the child care field: what everyone else is charging, paying, or being paid!

This valuable survey includes statistics on parent fees, staff salaries, and statistics on vacation credits, sick days and benefits such as health and dental plan coverage, and much more.

The survey is extremely useful for Board members when deciding what fees to set and salaries to pay. Many centres also use it for interested parents when they enquire about day care costs in their area. Also, E.C.E. graduates often use the figures in this survey to set realistic salary goals.

Free survey results will be sent out to centres who have filled in and returned a questionnaire. Cost is $40.00 to all others.

Email Umbrella or call at 416-686-9869 for more information.

Revised Board of Director's Manual

Umbrella has revised its Board of Directors Manual! It's 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, Conflict of Interest, Parliamentary Rules, and much, much more.

Cost is $52.00 plus $8.00 to cover postage and handling for cerlox bound copy or $58.00 plus $9.50 for a binder.

For more information contact Umbrella, 1220 Kingston Road in Scarborough at 416-686-9869 or by email.