A Message from the Executive Director

October 2026

"Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity... it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."

— Melody Beattie

There is a distinct magic to October. The crisp morning air, the brilliant tapestry of changing colours, and that familiar, comforting crunch underfoot all remind us of the beauty that comes with seasonal change. As our children and educators step outside to enjoy the vibrant autumn colours, we are taking every opportunity to turn our neighbourhood walks into small acts of connection and kindness.

Autumn naturally prompts us to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the vibrant community surrounding Splash. Beyond enjoying the season, we use this time to nurture environmental stewardship in our young learners—teaching them to honour the earth as our shared home and to practice gratitude for all it provides. Our hope is that you see these core values brought to life daily, not only in our curriculum and learning environments, but in every interaction within our walls and throughout the broader community.

We remain deeply grateful that you have chosen Splash and for the profound trust you place in us to nurture and guide your children. Our steadfast goal is to ensure Splash is a truly safe space—a warm, inclusive environment where everyone belongs, every voice is valued, and every individual is accepted without judgment.

— Lesley Massey

See you at the Annual General Meeting on October 27th by Zoom at 6:30! There will be prizes!

Reconciliation is a journey for all Canadians.

“Splash Child Care Inc. acknowledges that the land on which we gather is stolen land, the original inhabitants driven off, forced to relocate. This is the reality of colonization. Covenants were formed, in the languages of the colonizers, called treaties, but these were amended and broken by the colonizers as desired. This land knows sorrow. But this land also knows joy and hope. Hope that the future will not be like the past. And so with humility and respect we commit ourselves to the continuing promise of reconciliation, the reclamation of dignity, the restoration of just relationships. We are all Treaty People.”

If you make a donation of $20 or more you are able to get a tax receipt. Thank you so much for your support!

Jennifer – Kitchen Cook

Meanwhile, in the kitchen....

You may have noticed scrumptious smells around Splash as I've been exploring different snacks with the children. After a few months of asking them what they like to eat and offering new things to try, I've finalised a fresh new set of menus that rolled out officially on October 1st.

We're keeping some favorites like quesadillas, smoothies, french fries and pasta. But some new snacks are being offered such as bannock dogs, pancakes, fruit & yogurt parfaits, and fresh muffins, as well as a Soup of the Day once a month. For October I'll be whipping up a pot of Borscht with a few tips from our wonderful Ukrainian educators. Feel free to pop by the kitchen with your family favorite soup recipe and I'll do my best to make it for the children to try!

As always, dietary restrictions are respected and we offer vegetarian, dairy free and Halal options. Fresh fruits and vegetables will continue to be served daily as well.

- Jennifer