Resources for Children
Crabtree Corner offers programs that support children’s development and that help them prepare to enter school.
Crabtree Corner Early Learning and Child Care Centre provides free, licensed, short-term early learning and care for children, available by booking. Other programs are designed to encourage literacy, developmental growth and family connection.
Child Care
Crabtree Corner Early Learning and Child Care Centre offers free, licensed short-term care for children six weeks to five years old, for up to 12 days a month.
Our beautiful centre features an outdoor play area, disposable diapers, morning and afternoon snacks, a hot lunch with milk, blankets and cribs for naps as well as field trips for preschool-aged children.
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 3:30pm
Learn more about eligibility, policies and registration process
Books, Bags and Babies
Books, Bags and Babies is an early literacy program that welcomes caregivers and children.
It incorporates Indigenous storytelling, crafts and cultural teachings to encourage early childhood literacy and strengthen family bonds.
8 - 10 Thursday sessions a cycle, two cycles a year.
For more information, contact:
Lisa Brekka
lbrekka@ywcavan.org | 604 216 1658
Or
Erica Lilly
elilly@ywcavan.org | 778 216 1658
Music Together
Music Together is a weekly mother and child activity group that connects families through music. Activities are inclusive and suit children of diverse ages and abilities.
Each week, 12 families come together to sing, learn to play instruments, listen to music and dance.
Winter, spring and summer term will be held online.
For more information, contact:
Maria Giron
mgiron@ywcavan.org | 604 216 1656
FASD Key Worker
The FASD Key Worker provides support for families and children who have been diagnosed with, or show signs of experiencing, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder or similar neurological conditions.
The FASD Key Worker assists in developing strategies for supporting children and youth at various developmental stages, helps families maintain and enhance stability and provides advocacy, outreach and educational workshops.
For more information, contact:
Nora Sinclair
nsinclair@ywcavan.org | 604 219 1650
Or
Angelique Poehnell
AIDP Consultants
The Aboriginal Infant Development Worker provides support to Indigenous families whose children may be at risk of or have been diagnosed with a developmental delay.
The program is family-centred and provides culturally appropriate support services to Indigenous families with children under six years.
The program is delivered year-round on an ongoing basis.
For more information, contact:
Lisa Brekka
lbrekka@ywcavan.org | 604 216 1658
Or
Erica Lilly
elilly@ywcavan.org | 778 216 1658
Resources for Families Managing FASD
Learn about our programs, supports and resources for children and their families who have been diagnosed with, or show signs of experiencing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.