Registration
We would love to have your family fill out the one time membership form below to be part of our family - Early Years Family Resource Centre. This information will help us plan and provide quality programs.
Current Programs
Our programs are no cost and parents/caregivers with children prenatal to age five are welcome to register.
Early Years Family Resource Centre Programs
Drop-In Play Inside and Outside - An inclusive, welcoming environment for children and parents/caregivers to play and explore together. The Early Years Family Resource Centre (FRC) supports children to learn and grow and parents/caregivers to be the best they can be. Drop-In play is a place to meet and connect with other families, and meet the staff of the FRC.
Please fill out the one time Membership form (required).
See calendar on home page for dates and times!
Free Little Library - Located just outside our entrance doors at 1250 11th Ave NW (south side). It contains books and other seasonal items.
Story Trail - Walk with you family down a trail to find a children's story book on display. The Story Trail is in partnership with Regional KidsFirst and located outside the Family Resource Centre. The Story Trail is open to walk through at anytime, no registration required.
Story Box - An early literacy resource for families to borrow that encourages reading together in a fun and interactive way.
*Click here to see the full list of Story Boxes
Music & Movement - Join the staff of the FRC for singing, dancing and moving! Great for all ages! See calendar for days and times.
Sweet Sounds - great for babies 0-12 months and is a special opportunity for parents to connect, engage, and create lasting memories together with their little ones through the power of music
Ask Amanda - Have a question about your child's speech and language development? Ask Amanda (Speech-Language Pathologist) during Drop-In Play. Check calendar for the next date!
Literacy Fun for Everyone - Join Amanda (Speech-Language Pathologist) for literacy activities! Drop-in anytime in the morning. For families with children ages 0-5 years. Check the calendar for the next date!
Dad-ur-day - A welcoming place for dads/dad figures to connect with others and engage in a variety of activities with your little one(s). Watch the calendar for days and times!
Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent - We are thrilled to invite you to a morning dedicated to "Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent"! Although this program is not formally registered, it will begin at 9:30am! If you plan to attend and require childminding or transportation please call or email us. Check the calendar for dates!
Programs offered with partnering agencies
Moms for Moms - Join Amanda, a public health nurse for an in-person group of moms helping support moms. Drop-In every Monday from 10:00am-11:00am at the Early Years Family Resource Centre.
A Little Spot of Feelings - Have emotions? Join Little Spot and friends as we learn how to manage some of our basic emotions in a fun, colorful way!
The JOY of Growing - Join us at the Early Years Family Resource to connect with Early Years Professionals and celebrate your child's milestones in a fun and interactive way through the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3). Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) is a parent/caregiver screening tool used to give you a glimpse in 5 important areas of a child's development: communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving and personal-social. Please note the ASQ-3 is available daily! See calendar for the next date!
Online Community Kitchens- A partnership program that offers cooking & nutrition right from the confront of your home! This is an online program using Zoom.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Registration is now open for 3- and 4-year-olds through our Preschool Love take-home Bag program!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a community-based book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five. This program is made possible through the support of generous community partners and local businesses. If you are a community partner or local business interested in making a difference in our community, please click the link below to learn how you can support this impactful program.
Upcoming Programs
Joyful Journey - Join us for a mini early years play experience where families can engage in a variety of fun and playful learning activities together! Watch for the next day in May!
Preschool Love - A take home family activity bag full of experiences designed to foster social-emotional growth—helping children experience, express, and manage their emotions through positive, loving interactions, while they confidently explore their world with curiosity. Click here to register your 3 or 4 year old!
Community Baby Shower - Come & go for expectant parents & families with newborns to 6 months on Friday May 30th, 2025 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Watch for more information.