Core Values

AFCCS is committed to these values and principles in all its services and practices:

Excellence

Is demonstrated by an organization that:
- dedicates itself to good governance.
- offers programs that meet the needs of its stakeholders.
- works in partnership with families and community.
- values each staff member.
Is demonstrated by staff who:
- commit themselves to excellence.
- respond to families’ needs beyond traditional expectations.
- identify programs and resources that match the individual needs of children and families.
- effectively apply their skills and knowledge.
- invest in their personal and professional development.
Is demonstrated by programs and services that:
- dedicates itself to good governance.
- offers programs that meet the needs of its stakeholders.
- works in partnership with families and community.
- values each staff member.

Is demonstrated by an organization that:
- anticipates and responds to change.
- advocates for policies that reflect the needs of children and families.
- has a history of innovation.
- collaborates and cooperates with community partners.
- supports and enables the staff to actively participate in community forums and initiatives.
Is demonstrated by staff who:
- speak with confidence for children’s services.
- express creativity and innovation within the agency mandate.
- share knowledge and skills with colleagues and community partners.
- participate in professional and community initiatives.
- have a leadership role in the community.
Is demonstrated by programs and services that:
- identify and respond to community needs.
- form community partnerships to bridge identified gaps in services and programs.

Is demonstrated by an organization that:
- ethically and consistently implements the vision of the organization.
- is accountable to all stakeholders.
- is open and transparent in sharing information and decisions.
- consistently applies agency policies and procedures to all programs and staff.
- provides guidance and professional development to staff in response to feedback from parents and the public in order to better serve communities.
Is demonstrated by staff who:
- embrace the vision, mission and values of the agency.
- interact in a professional manner.
- practice respect and maintain confidentiality.
- apply creative strategies that lead to respectful outcomes.
- access ongoing professional development.
Is demonstrated by programs and services that:
- respond to the ever changing developmental needs of children and their families.
- provide supports in an honest, respectful and professional manner.
- continually strive for success.
- incorporate regular evaluations.

Is demonstrated by an organization that:
- is fiscally responsible.
- allocates funds according to its mandate.
- establishes quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with legislative standards and best practices.
- maintains clear communication and open dialogue with all stakeholders.
Is demonstrated by staff who:
- exemplify the standards of practice for their profession.
- represent Andrew Fleck Child Care Services in a manner that is congruent with the agency’s mission, vision and values.
- adhere to the agency’s policies and procedures.
- set priorities to ensure completion of work expectations and quality standards.
- take ownership of responsibilities and honour commitments.
- effectively communicate relevant information to stakeholders.
Is demonstrated by programs and services that:
- provide quality services which respect the mission, vision and values of the agency.
- set priorities to ensure quality standards are met.
- exemplify best practices.
- establish cyclical evaluation strategies to ensure program effectiveness.

Is demonstrated by an organization that:
- embraces and values diversity.
- respects the right of parents to make choices for their children.
- develops policies and procedures that respects the dignity and value of all persons.
- educates its Board, staff and community on the meaning and importance of inclusion.
- continues to advocate on behalf of families and actively seeks partnerships.
Is demonstrated by staff who:
- create an environment of acceptance and accommodation of people with diverse needs and abilities.
- model inclusive practices by embracing all children and accepting each family.
- ensure they are up to date with current philosophies and practices.
- welcome families in both official languages and seek services to support them in their language of choice.
- listen to children and families.
- recognize, plan and implement programming across all domains that is reflective of the current developmental age of every child and their family needs.
Is demonstrated by programs and services that:
- value children and families.
- collaborate to support children and families.
- ensures time for regular communication between staff and families.
- encourage staff to continue training for the diverse requirements of the children and their families.

Is demonstrated by an organization that:
- remains proactive and flexible.
- works in partnership with families and communities.
- anticipates change through research, networking and education.
Is demonstrated by staff who:
- are prepared to understand the diverse and changing needs of clients.
- respond in a timely manner.
- proactively attend to client’s needs.
- collaborate with each other.
Is demonstrated by programs and services that:
- reflect the vision and mission of the agency.
- are integrated in a complementary and interdependent manner.
- actively seek collaborative community partnerships.
- are flexible and adapt to community needs.
- use data, research and demographics to aid in planning.