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We are open!

We are very happy to announce that starting July 1st, LEF service hours are Monday to friday from 9am to 5pm.

Services are available in Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, French, Mandarin, Persian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu & Vietnamese. 

You can also email us: info@lefca.org or call our main number: 416-769-0830.

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• LEF is now a referral partner for the WES Gateway Program!

  

  16 January 2023

  LEF is excited to announce a new program is now available for our clients looking to evaluate their international education.

  World Education Services (WES) Gateway Program assesses the educational credentials of refugees and other displaced persons who have limited proof of academic achievements.

  Find out more on our Newcomer Portal.

• Happy Holidays from LEF

  

  16 December 2022

  The Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. LEF staff will be on holiday leave from December 26th, 2022, to January 2nd, 2023. Our offices and remote services will resume on January 3rd, 2023.

• COVID-19 TPH Guidelines for Entering Child Care Centres

  

  01 September 2022

  Visiting LEF Location? If you are going to be entering one of our locations, please continue to screen for COVID-19 every day before entering the child care or location premises using either the TPH screening tools or the provincial COVID-19 school and child care screening tool.

• RECE Split Shift

  

  29 July 2022

  We are actively seeking Permanent Part-time RECE’s for various locations in split shift capacity.  We are looking for educators that are:

  • Passionate and dedicated to planning and developing holistic child-centred programs for the communities we serve;
  • Able to work in a before and after school program, meaning a few hours in the morning, head home, then return for the last hours of the programming day;
  • Able to continuously aim to enrich play-based learning, and translate their expertise through thoughtful programming that reflects the Ministry of Education guidelines;
  • Determined to surpass all AQI expectations. 

  LEF programs focus on the benefits of outdoor experiences for children and educators; building resiliency within each community we serve. 

  Current Locations:

  Various locations available

• Registered Early Childhood Educator

  

  29 July 2022

  We are actively seeking Registered Early Childhood Educators in a Full-time capacity who are:

  • Passionate and dedicated to planning and developing holistic child-centred programs in the communities they serve
  • Able to continuously aim to enrich play-based learning and translate their expertise through thoughtful programming that reflects diversity and promotes safe and inclusive environments, which include the benefits of purposeful/engaging outdoor experiences that build resilience
  • Able to build positive/collaborative relationships with team members, families, and community partners

  Current Locations:

  Various locations

• Covid Policy Update

  

  26 July 2022

  At LEF, we have moved forward cautiously with reopening during the pandemic. The safety and well-being of our community members remains our top priority. 

  LEF will be no longer be screening staff, families, and individuals at any of our locations. We ask anyone coming into an LEF location to do a self-assessment and stay at home if they have symptoms.
  
  As of July 4^th, masks are no longer required to be worn outside on LEF property. KN95 and N95 remain the preferred masks at LEF as they protect you and others. 3-Ply Surgical masks can be worn for relief, but they are only effective at protecting others

• LEF COMMUNITY SUPPER - EVENT SUMMARY REPORT

  

  15 July 2022

  On the 17th of June 2022, The Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) hosted a Community Supper at HQ (116 Industry Street) in collaboration with Councillor Frances Nunziata- York South Weston to discuss and give outcome-based, community-driven direction to the Mount Dennis Secondary Plan.

• Get to know our Seniors @ LEF Program

  

  23 June 2022

  During the month of June, we reflect on the important contributions of the older members of our community. Our Seniors Program has grown immensely over the last few years, creating a space where older adults can come together to find a sense of belonging and fun.

   

  If you would like to get involved with the Seniors @ LEF Program, contact us by phone at (416) 769-0830 or by email at newcomers@lefca.org.

• National Indigenous History Month 2022: Building a Traditional Ojibwe Wiigiwaam

  

  09 June 2022

  On Saturday, May 14th, we were delighted to have Dr. Hopi Martin lead us in the creation of a traditional Wiigiwaam onsite at Silverthorn Early Learning Earth Centre. We had many staff, parents, children and community members join us for the occasion, allowing us to come together and learn about the traditions and ways of knowing of Indigenous People. If you are interested in learning more about the Wiigiwaam (Traditional Bush Home), please visit: https://edgeofthebush.ca/the-wiigiwaam-ojibwe-bush-home/

• Do you live, work, play or shop in Mount Dennis? Join us on June 17th!

  

  01 June 2022

  The Learning Enrichment Foundation & City Councillor Frances Nunziata (York South-Weston Ward 5) invite you to come to our Community Supper for a neighbourhood discussion to ensure that new zoning in Mount Dennis enables us to have an affordable community to live, work, shop and play in – a community for all.

   

  To Register: Click here to be taken to our Eventbrite page or call us at 416-769-0830.