Child care is available for in-person daytime programs. Transportation within Brandon, for daytime in-person programs is also available for those who require it. Our vans are equipped with child car seats to ensure your child’s safety while transporting. Child care is NOT usually available in the evenings. If you are unable to attend without child care, please mention this and arrangements MAY be possible.
CIRCLE OF SECURITY (PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 4 MONTHS TILL 6 YEARS): Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. This program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Parents learn to understand […]
FAMILY CIRCLE: Join our group of parents and babies that promotes early learning and literacy through rhymes, songs, stories and lullabies. Parenting becomes a more positive experience when you can have fun with your child. Wednesday Mornings 9:30-10:15 am or 10:45-11:30 am January 10 – February 14, 2024
FIT KIDS: Parents and children ages 2-6 years come to develop their movement skills through a fun approach. Wednesday Afternoons 1:30-2:45 pm January 17, 24, 31, 2024
KIDS CLUB: Children ages 7-12 years can join us for crafts, games, and an after school snack. Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm January 10 + 24, February 7 + 21, March 6 + 20, 2024
HOW TO BE THE PARENT YOUR CHILD WANTS TO TALK TO: Parents come to learn how to keep the communication doors open between you and your children and enhance your relationship. Thursday Mornings: 9:30-11:15 am January 18 – February 15, 2024
SELF-CARE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Join us for an afternoon focused on the importance of self-care. Learn how taking simple steps to take care of ourselves can help us to take better care of our families. Each afternoon will include a self-care activity, “tips and tricks” for getting the self-care you need, and a self-care […]
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU: A parenting program for parents with young children who want to get to know other parents, relax, and have fun. Topics include: bonding with baby, childproofing and safety, mealtimes, routines, brain building, learning through play, stress, quality child care, and other topics of interest to the group. Thursday Afternoons 1:30-3:15 pm […]
DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024 Friday Afternoons 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024
READING CIRCLE: Parents/Care givers and their 3-5 year olds are welcome to join us for drop-in songs, rhymes, and stories that help build early literacy skills. Snack included. Books will be available to sign out from the Public Library. Friday Afternoon 1:30-2:15 pm January 26 – Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre Friday Afternoon 1:30-2:15 pm […]
DROP-IN PLAYTIME: An opportunity for parents and children to play together in our childcare space. Snack, crafts, and story time provided. Friday Mornings 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024 Friday Afternoons 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. January 5 – March 22, 2024
FUNDAY MONDAY – PRESCHOOL FUN FOR PARENT & CHILD: Start the week with a fun and informative child and parent play-based program. Play is a “super-food” for brain development, learn the fundamentals of play through play, in this informative and fun program. Monday Mornings 10:00-11:15 am January 15+ 29, February 12 + 26, March 11 […]
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE: This program is helpful with strengthening parent-child relationships from ages 0-17 years. It enhances parent/child problem-solving skills and promotes emotional self-regulation of both parents and children. Tuesday Mornings 9:30-11:15 am January 9 – March 12, 2024