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Capilano Little Ones School

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:21:14 +0000

Capilano Little Ones School provides culturally and language appropriate preschool and kindergarten programs to 3, 4 and 5 year old Squamish Nation children.

107 Caplilano Road, West Vancouver

604-985-1515

Ministry of Children and Family Development

kids — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:48:32 +0000

The Ministry of Children and Family Development supports healthy children and families living in safe, caring and inclusive communities. The focus is on child care, child protection, child apprehension, foster care, adoptions and the special needs index.

North Shore Intake Number: 604-981-0008

www.gov.bc.ca/mcf

District of West Vancouver

kids — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:54:57 +0000

The District of West Vancouver is home to more than 44,000 residents. It provides a number of programs for children of all ages and their families, including extensive recreation programs, the West Vancouver Memorial Library, and many parks and playgrounds. Information about these programs and services may be readily accessed through the District of West Vancouver website. Frequently requested phone numbers are listed below.

Aquatic Centre                                              604-925-7210              2121 Marine Drive, WV
Gleneagles Community Centre                   604-921-2100              6262 Marine Drive, WV
Ice Arena                                                        604-925-7250              786 22nd Street, WV
West Vancouver Community Centre           604-925-7270              780 22nd Street , WV

www.westvancouver.ca

West Vancouver School District

kids — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:43:07 +0000

West Vancouver School District works closely with the District of West Vancouver to provide a variety of programs and services to children and families outside of regular school hours. Through their Family Literacy Program, they support several programs for young children and their families, such as the StrongStart at Hollyburn and Eagle Harbour Schools.

604-981-1000

www.sd45.bc.ca

North Vancouver School District

kids — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:42:12 +0000

www.nvsd44.bc.ca

North Vancouver Recreation Commission

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:54:44 +0000

The North Vancouver Recreation Commission provides recreation services in the City and District of North Vancouver. The Commission operates 7 major Community Recreation Centres, Centennial Theatre and Grant Connell Tennis Centre. All Centres can be reached through the central telephone number, the website provides full details on all recreation programs and services.

604-987-Play (7529)

www.northvanrec.com

North Shore Supported Child Care Development Program

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:29:49 +0000

NSSCDP is a community-based program that assists families of children with extra support needs to access inclusive child care that meets family needs. The program is intended to serve children from birth to 12, with services for youth 13 – 19 years available in some communities.

SCDP provides the following services to support children, families, and child care providers:

Individual planning to promote each child’s development
Training and information for families and child care providers to help each child’s development
Resources such as books, toys and specialized equipment
Referrals to other services such as therapists or specialists
Where necessary, additional staffing to ensure that children may participate fully with their peers.

SCDP operates under the principles of inclusion and family centred practice. SCDP uses a multi-disciplinary team approach. Parents may self-refer, or with parent consent, referrals may come from other service providers. The service is voluntary and free of charge.

604-988-0131

www.nsscdp.com

Tsleil Waututh Nation Family Centre

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:29:08 +0000

The Tsleil Wauth Nation Family Centre prvides inclusive support and services for children and families, including child care and parent education and support.

www.burrardband.com

604-929-0693

So-Sah-latch Family Centre

kids — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:28:31 +0000

So-Sah Latch Family Centre provides health and community services to members of the Squamish First Nation, including counselling (individual, family, and couple), drug and alcohol counselling, and community health services such as speech-language pathology and prenatal classes. Also offers an Elder’s Program that provides transportation to medical appointments, and an Adult Home Care Program that provides home support case management. The Family Program offers daily living skills support, family/parent group, Mother Bear drop-in program, and infant development workers. The Brighter Futures program offers educational workshops and activities that enhance parenting skills to parents with children ages birth to five years.

604-985-7826

www.squamish.net

Vancouver Coastal Health

kids — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:14:58 +0000

604-983-6719