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“Would you like some blueberry pie?" asks 3‘r'2-year old Sus Borden of Richmond Hill. The photographer asked if he could until it cooled. Making sure the kids are dressed for the weather. Five~year-old Katherine Woronko of Richmond Hill remains patient while Diane Skiner makes adjustments. E11»: mural "Before you go..." community news 'Want some?" Wednesday, April 27, 1977 Section C 2-year old Susanne wait A furry visitor to the centre has captured the attention of Pria Nippok, 21/2; Amy Winston, 21/2; Angela Bick, 3; and teacher Hannah Rubenstein. “Do they eat mittens?" wonders Angela. How many little people can you fit into a little house? Carson Fee, Arnold Lee, Alfie Micheli and Angelo Quattrociocchi seem intent on finding out. What's that? A housing crisis 7 "Nothing should be done to hamper that curiosity, that eagerness to learn." says teacher Hannah Rubenstein. To this end, controls and limits are formed; toys must be put back, sharing is encouraged, frustration should be expressed verbally and not physically. Assistant Supervisor Sandra Bowles feels development of this inner control is the single most important task for children and teachers alike. “With the developâ€" ment of inner control, children can move out into the world, socialize. sit dOWn and listen. Otherwise, they can develop negative habits; fighting the en- vironment." You have the Richvalé Day Care Centre on Avenue Road in Rich- mond Hill! From 7:30 every morning to 6 every night, the seven teachers, cook, housekeeper, and supervisor have their hands full. . . and love it. And the fun has its serious side. By Tom Gale RICHMOND HILL â€" What happens when you have healthy, happy, learning, laughing, giggling. running. jumping, riding, clim- bing, sulking, digging, throwing, baking, crying, shouting‘ sliding kids in one place? Think you’d like to work there? If you’re over 17, warm, friendly, and with a love of children, you’re invited to volunteer at the Richvale Day Care Centre. This would in- volve at least one morâ€" ning a week. Also the playground, though adequate, is the minimum size allowed under provincial statutes, and could be bigger. “Well,” says Super- visor Trudy Weller, “it would be a nice asset to have male teachers, but the pay is too low for most men." According to Assistant Supervisor Bowles, most children have working parents. There are several living in single parent situations. Several others are there with the help of government subsidy. The cost per child is $44 a week. Is there room for provement? The children are divided into three age groups; ‘tweety birds' (2 to 212); ‘tiggers’ (21/2 to 3‘2); and ‘bluebirds‘ (312 to 5). All enjoy a morning and afternoon snack, lunch, and a 21/2 hour nap. Teacher Rubenstein is careful to point out day care is an educational process, and not a babysitting service. From the time the children arrive in the morning, they are learning. Learning to control their own bodies, learning to socialize, learning to share, lear- ning to learn. Photo by Hoggl Laura Capobianco, 21/2, of Richmond Hill pushes young Aaron Wilson, also of the Hill. A Seneca pre-school teaching student is on hand. Little Amy Winston, one of the centre’s five handicapped children, surprised teacher Hannah Rubenstein by climbing “up” the slide. A tricycle may seem easy to an adult, but to Joshua Stokes of Rich- mond Hill, the world is already filled with Sunday drivers. Think this is fun?! This one's mine! Going up! Gale More) uh photo)