Changes are coming! The Child Development Centre is changing our model of service delivery, from communication and intake, to setting goals and writing reports. This change is modeled after Can Child's 'F-Words', which we've adapted as Our 'Favourite' Words.What are Our 'Favourite' Words all about? Check out the video below...
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‘F’ is for FUN
What is fun? "Fun" can be many different things to many different people. What do you like to do for fun? What is fun for your child? Are there activities that you and your child do together for fun? Share in the comments below, what you, your child, or your family do...
Creating Space for Mental Health
In July 2024, the Child Development Centre reclaimed the upper portion of McGhee House—a charming two-story home originally donated by Dr. Carolyn McGhee—after sharing the space to other community organizations for several years.This transition created an opportunity to develop a new space and programming designed to support not only children...
CDC Holiday Colouring Contest 2024!
The Child Development Centre is thrilled to once again host our Annual Holiday Colouring Contest! We would like to invite all children currently receiving support from the CDC to let their inner artist shine! If your child is currently receiving services through our Therapy or Supported Child Development Program, we...
2024 Annual General Meeting
On September 18, 2024, the Child Development Centre held our Annual General Meeting, once again in a hybrid format to allow attendance both virtually and in-person. We would like to thank the Board Members, families and community members, staff and guests who attended and who support the centre continuously throughout the...
2024 Kid Connection Newsletter
Welcome to our fourth annual online Kid Connection Newsletter. We're thrilled to once again bring you updates on the CDC, our events and services, details on local community events, and child development tips and information. Our Annual General Meeting will be held this September, and all caregivers are invited to attend. ...
What’s up in PT?
This past year we had 598 children on our caseload ages 0 – 19 years old. It was a challenging year again with multiple staff changes. We said a temporary good bye to Sandy V. and were very happy to welcome back physiotherapists Bobbi T., Regan D., Eric C. (a...
Supported Child Development 2024 Update
SCD Consultants partnered in training of quality educators in the field. Candis continued as an instructor with CNC, and in November 2023 Julia took on a role of Practicum Supervisor. Julia and Oby sponsored a second-year practicum student April -June 2023. Sadie was a practicum mentor for a student for...
2024 Child and Family Services Update
The Child and Family Services position was funded as a .5 FTE starting in September 2023. The Child Development Centre (CDC) has experienced a rapid increase in referrals for 3–5-year-old children with complex behaviours and parental challenges. Although the position is .5 presently CFS is trying to assist children and...
News from Speech-Language Pathology 2024
There continues to be a high demand for speech-language pathology (SLP) services. We had a record number of children on our caseload/waitlist at 450. At the same time, we have had staffing challenges with difficulty recruiting staff to fill vacancies. We welcome Ben, SLP who recently joined us to provide...