Family Resource Centres

What is a Family Resource Centre(FRC)?

  • Family Resource Centres provide a fun and supportive environment for young children from birth to six years and their parents/caregivers.
  • A place to come to relax and socialize with other families and most importantly, learn and play together with your child.
  • There are a variety of fun learning experiences for young children available including book and toy libraries, crafts, painting, sand and water play, blocks and puzzles and much more!!
  • Resources/Information and Workshops are also provided for parents/caregivers.

Programs which may be offered include:

Drop-in Play

Play and socialization for infants and children from birth to six years and their parents/caregivers. Story-time and craft activities provided.

Music and Movement

Music,songs, and games for children from birth to six years and their parents/caregivers.

Baby/Toddler Time

Games,rhymes,music,storytime and activities for infants and toddlers from birth to two years and their parents/caregivers.

Little Explorers

Hands-on science, math, and language experiences for children from three to five years and their parents/caregivers.

Little Chefs

Children of parents share the joy of making and sharing simple recipes together. For children three to five years and their parents/caregivers.

Pre-K Programs

A program designed for children who will be entering Kindergarten during the upcoming school-year. An opportunity for preschoolers to play, learn and socialize with other children.

Licensed Preschool programs are offered at some sites.

Programs for Parents/Caregivers

A variety of programs and workshops of interest to parents/caregivers of young children are available including: Child Care First Aid & CPR; Care Seat Safety Clinics; Active Parenting; Nobody’s Perfect; etc..

 

To check out the Family Resource Centers schedule, click here. Or for a center near you, contact our main office at 709-643-5399.

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Funded by: Public Health Agency of Canada (Community Action Program for Children) and the Provincial Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.