Centre-Based Programs

•       Registered and drop-in play-based learning opportunities; the majority of which are offered free of charge.

•       A French Program includes circle, story time and an opportunity for French families to connect as a group.

•       Caregiver Playgroup-Caregivers and the children in their care gather to share resources, consult with Home Child Care Support and participate in programming  focusing on home child care. 

•       A toy lending library provides toys to borrow for home use.

 

Community Playgroups

•       Parent/child drop-in playgroups are offered weekly at a number of neighbourhood sites (schools, churches, libraries, community centres); each program is unique depending on the location.

•       Healthy Parents, Healthy Children is offered at the Limberlost Community Centre. Childreach provides a parent-child drop-in, workshops, and one-on-one support.

•       Young Moms and Children Program provides fun, friendships, weekly discussions, food, encouragement, support and workshops.

•       Playgroups for newcomers and their families.

 

Parent Education

•       Parent Education ranges from 1 hour mini-workshops to 6 week courses, and are offered in our centre as well as many community locations.  Topics include toilet training, discipline, bullying and self-esteem.

•       Visits to community playgroups

•       One-on-one support

•       Post-partum adjustment support

•       Parent Educators are available to facilitate workshops in the community by request.

 

ECE Resource Centre

•       The ECE Resource Centre is located on the second floor and houses a library, educational kits, a workroom with laminator and die-press machines, information about childcare choices and a classroom.

•       Professional development workshops

•       Consultations include program observation, evaluation, recommendations and one-on-one supports