Family and Children

Need more information about the CCSS Families & Children program?
Contact:
Yasmin Soliman
Family and Children's Program Coordinator
604-988-7115 ext. 2007
A place where families and children can connect, learn, and grow together.
Our Family and Children’s programming is by donation. We support services for families of children aged newborn to 5 years old. We offer opportunities for families to play, learn and connect, in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Our community-responsive programming seeks to improve health and well-being, enhance parenting skills and knowledge, strengthen social connections, build resiliency, and improve food security so that families can thrive.
Programs and Services
Join us! Below is a list of our services, drop-in and registered programs, try-it programs, workshops, and events.
Early Years Program
We welcome children ages newborn to 5 years. Our programming is intended for the child/ren and their parent/guardian to be in attendance and learning together. We do not provide childcare or daycare programs.
Our programs support all areas of early childhood development with a focus on social-emotional learning. Our program is play-based and strength-based and offers structured and unstructured play that includes activities such as songs, storytime, music, arts and crafts, imaginary play, and gross motor skills practice.
Philosophy
Our programs provide opportunities for children and adults to come together in relationship with each other to learn and connect in a welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe environment. Our community-responsive programming seeks to support healthy childhood development, increase parenting skills and knowledge, and strengthen social connections so that families can thrive. Our indoor spaces are designed to support children with diverse abilities and needs.
Spring Program Schedule - April 2023 to June 2023
Drop-in Programs
Family Playgroup (Newborn to 5 years)
April 3 – June 21
Mondays and Wednesdays: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This is a parent/child participation program for families aged newborn to 5 years. This program is structured similar to a preschool setting. Wednesdays include NVDL Storytime. This is a by donation program.
Family Playgroup (Newborn to 18 months)
April 4 – June 22
Tuesdays: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thursdays: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This is a parent/child participation program for families aged newborn to 18 months. This program is structured similar to a preschool setting. This is a by donation program.
**Please note: Due to room capacity limits, families will be offered spaces in our drop-in programs on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information on our programs, or if you have any questions, please email: yasmin@capservices.ca
**Spring Program ends on Thursday, June 22. Summer Program starts on July 4th.
We will be closed between June 23rd to July 3rd.
Registered Programs
Mother Goose - Intergenerational (Newborn to 15 months)
April 14 – June 9
Fridays: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
This is a guardian/child participation program, aged newborn to 15 months. Parents, grandparents, or caregivers can attend. Seniors are welcome to join. The program introduces adults and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. This is a by donation program.
To register for the program, or if you require more information, please email: xi@capservices.ca
**Please note: CCSS does not offer babysitting or childcare at our facility.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Program Posters
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