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.
FRIENDS FOREVER (AGES 2-5 YEARS): Plan a play date or make a new friend in our child care space. Come and enjoy an afternoon of activities, crafts, and games. Friendships are important for a strong social growth, so let’s play and have some fun!
CALMING THE CHAOS – PARENTING ROUND-TABLE: Parenting is hard! Sometimes it really challenges us! Join us to connect with other parents to discuss the challenges of parenting. Let’s break it down and figure out how to ensure that our families thrive. Join us for "No & Why our Toddlers Favourite Words" Wednesday Morning between 9:30am […]
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
PARENT TALK: A time of peer support for parents with children who have learning difficulties or extra challenges. Meetings are once a month in the evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. This session is in partnership with the Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba. Wednesday Evenings: 6:30-8:30 pm January 17, February 21, March 20, 2024
SETTING LIMITS IS IMPORTANT: This is for parents of children ages 1-12 yrs. We will talk about how limits can teach self discipline, how children can keep themselves safe, and how limits help children with uncomfortable feelings. Thursday Mornings 9:30-11:15 am February 29 – March 21, 2024
HEAR ME, SEE ME, CONNECT WITH ME (PARENTS OF CHILDREN 2-12 YEARS): By cultivating the connection first we minimize the risk of resistance and lessen the chances of setting ourselves up for negative reactions. Come explore how to understand and help deal with negative emotions, respond to our children’s cues, and build skills that help […]
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 March 22 – Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre
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 […]
HEALTHY FAMILIES COMMUNITY MATTERS: Are you confused about what resources and supports are available in our community? Come learn tips and get practical support. Join us for Mental Health & Addictions Tuesday Afternoon between 1:30pm and 3:15 pm on March 26, 2024.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA (AGES 2-5 YEARS): Nothing to do during spring break? Come and enjoy a collection of Easter activities, crafts, and an Easter egg hunt! A great opportunity to come together and spend time as a family. Wednesday Afternoon 1:30-3:00 pm March 27, 2024 OR Thursday Morning 9:30-11:00 am March 28, 2024