OKANAGAN KIDS
Childhood Connections Drop In Programs, Childcare + Resources
Childhood Connections Drop In Programs, Childcare + Resources
SOCIAL
SOCIAL
WEBSITE
WEBSITE
CONTACT
CONTACT
(250) 762-3536
#101 - 1505 Harvey Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G1
Since 1977, Childhood Connections – Okanagan Family & Childcare Society (formerly Kelowna Child Care Society) has been providing services and resources to help children in our community grow and thrive in safe, secure and healthy environments. We help families find the right care environment for their children, and we support those who provide care with valuable training and resources.
Family Programs, Activities and Workshops
Drop In Childcare
Childhood Connections Drop-In Childcare provides flexible hourly childcare for children between the ages of 18-months to entry into Grade 1 (5 to 6 year-olds).
Song, Story and Rhyme Time at the Hub
Song, Story, and Rhyme Time is a welcoming space for families in the community. This program will celebrate diversity, embrace communication through songs, rhymes and stories, and promote an environment where every child and family feels valued and included.
Connect & Play Group Drop in
Spend quality time with your child exploring craft materials together, playing and Connect with other parents, grandparents, caregivers and family childcare providers.
Connect & Play Group at The Hub Drop in
Join our Facilitator at Hub ( located at Pearson Road Elementary on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1pm- 3pm. There will be opportunities for children to explore craft materials together, play , and connect with other parents, grandparents, caregivers and family childcare providers.
Craft Activity Bags
We are now offering free monthly activity bags for parents to engage in with their children! Pick up at Childhood Connections, Monday - Friday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Nourish Families
If you or someone you know is struggling during this time and could benefit from weekly meals and other family supports, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Families may be referred by a community agency, their child care provider or even self-referred.
Playful Healing
Playful Healing was designed to support children who are struggling in their day to day life with feelings of worry, uncertainty, isolation, and unhappiness and whose families are unable to afford expensive therapy. By providing FREE, one-to-one therapy, we help children manage and cope with behavioural struggles and anxiety.
Circle of Security for Families Course
At times all Childcare Providers feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This course will be facilitated by a trained COSP facilitator.
