Celebrate The First 2000 Days
A Resource Guide for parents of young children in Strathcona County
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1 Welcome to the fi rst 2000 days: Your guide to resources in Strathcona County
There are 2000 days between the time your baby is born and when he/ she heads off to kindergarten. Experiences during these 2000 days have a lasting impact on later learning, health and success. Children's fi rst experiences determine how their brains are wired, lay the groundwork for future health, and form the foundation of the social and emotional skills needed for academic and workplace success.
We know that children need environments that are nurturing, stimulating, safe and consistent to support healthy development. Parents and caregivers play a big role and can do many things to stimulate development.
Families also require supportive environments in order to be able to meet children’s development needs. Multiple spheres of infl uence affect a child’s development, including caregivers outside the family, the neighbourhood environment, resources in the community, cultural and religious affi liations, and the attitudes, policies and resources provided by wider society.
This directory provides parents, families and caregivers information on the various programs, services and activities available in Strathcona County to support children and families. Information is available on a wide range of topics such as social and recreational activities, program subsidies, health services, child care options and looking after yourself as an adult in a child’s life.
Every child in Strathcona County is able to have the best start that they need by being developmentally ready for Kindergarten.
Disclaimer: This directory is to be used as a guide only, and should not be considered to be a fully authoritative nor an exhaustive list of services available in the community, nor of those actually provided by the agencies listed herein, nor of their qualifi ca- tions to provide such services. We assume no responsibility to any person or persons for the information contained in this publication, nor shall we be held liable for any damage caused to any person, whether negligently or otherwise. If the reader intends to rely on any information contained herein, he or she should verify the accuracy of the information independently.
2 Welcome www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Table of Contents
Health and Wellness 5
Family Supports 13
Recreation and Leisure 27
Childcare 37
Lifelong Learning 45
Faith Groups 49
Child Development 55
What to expect at each age and stage 61
Calendar of Community Events 71
Emergency and Non Emergency numbers 72
Table of Contents www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 3 4 Health and Wellness Maintaining your family's health and well being is essential to providing your child with the best start. These services will help your children grow and reach their potential.
5 Health Supports
Child Health Clinic 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• Also offers health education/counselling/support for parents, health assessment and screening to identify health concerns, and referral to appropriate health care providers such as physicians and community resources.
Health Link Alberta 780-408-LINK (5465) www.myhealth.alberta.ca
• Registered nurses provide services and health information about symptoms and concerns 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Immunization Infant Preschool Services 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• Provides primary immunization. Children 2 months - 5 years. No referral needed, appointment required.
Preschool Rehabilitation Services 780-342-6826 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• Preschool Occupational and Physical Therapists assist children 0-5 years with activities of daily living (eating, sleep, bathing, brushing teeth, dressing, transitions, outings), movement and play skills, play and interaction with others, school readiness skills.
6 Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Primary Care Network 780-410-8000 www.sherwoodpark.pcn.com
• Network of Health care professionals who provide complex care and chronic disease management, mental health care and links to specialists, referral required from family physician.
• Appointments required. No referral needed. Eligibility requirements.
Dental Services
Early Childhood Oral Health Services 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• Dental prevention services to children who are at high risk for dental disease. Referral needed. No eligibility requirements. No fee or referral. Ages 12 - 38 months.
NAIT Dental Hygiene Clinic 780-471-8827
• Low-cost dental services, provided by students, under the supervision of a registered practitioner. Cleaning and Fluoride treatments for four to 21 years old in May and June. Small fee charged.
University Dental Care 780-407-5550 www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/PatientCare 11140 University Ave, Edmonton
• Dental Hygiene Clinic (non emergency). Discounted fees for all services. Dental students perform treatments under the supervision of qualifi ed practitioners.
Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 7 Hospitals
Fort Saskatchewan Hospital 780-998-2256 9401 86 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
Grey Nuns Hospital 780-735-7000 3015 62 Street, Edmonton
Royal Alex Hospital 780-735-4111 10240 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton
Stollery Children’s Hospital 780-407-8822 8440-112 Street, Edmonton
I am 65 days old. I will smile if you smile at me.
8 Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Infant Services
Drop in for new mothers/ families and infants 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• No appointment needed. One on one time with a health nurse to discuss health related concerns and/or parenting issues.
Health for Two 780-342-4600 Sherwood Park 780-466-7581 Regional www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• A free program to support healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Supplies milk coupons, prenatal vitamins, nutrition information, books on pregnancy and newborn care, individual counselling with a community health nurse, links to community resources and a gift for baby.
Healthy Beginnings 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• Provides home nursing services including: health assessment, counselling, education, and support to all families up to the fi rst two months after birth and hospital discharge. Referral or self referral required.
Synergy Women’s Wellness Clinic 780-467-4343 www.synergywomens.ca 501 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park
• Offers preconception counselling, pre natal and post natal care, including breast feeding consultations.
Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 9 Mental Health Services
Alberta Health Services, Addiction and Mental Health 780-449-3468 1-866-332-2322 Help Line (24 hr) www.albertahealthservices.ca 14 Blackfoot Road, Sherwood Park
• Specializes in addictions. • Assessment, counselling, support and referral services for alcohol, and other drugs, including prescription and gambling addictions.
Child and Adolescent Service Association (CASA) 780-410-8483 for children under 5 years www.casaservices.org
• Community-focused provider of a variety of mental health services for infants, children, adolescents and their families. No referral needed, download intake form online.
I am 1278 days old. I can take turns join or initiate play and am actively involved in make believe games.
10 Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap I am 425 days old. I love to explore and get into things.
Walk-in Clinics
Brentwood Walk in Medical Clinic 780-467-0083 78 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park
Health First Strathcona 780-416-6551 (daytime) 780-449-5380 (after 5:30 p.m.) Located in Athabasca Place #140, at back of building, on the west side. 80 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park
Sherwood Park Medicentre 780-467-4717 101 Bremner Drive, Sherwood Park (Rexall store)
Summerwood Medical Centre 780-570-5860 62, 4005 Cloverbar Road, Sherwood Park
Synergy Medical Clinic 780-464-0123 501 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park
Viva Care Medical Clinic 780-638-5008 400, 7000 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park (In Walmart)
Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 11 12 Family Supports
Children thrive when they are raised in environments where the adults in their lives have their needs met too. There are options to help your family gain the support you may need as a parent.
13 Family Supports
A Safe Place 780-464-7233 www.asafeplace.ca
• Emergency shelter located in Sherwood Park for women and children experiencing domestic violence or under the threat of abuse up to a maximum of 21 days.
Alberta Child Health Benefi t 780-427-6848 www.child.alberta.ca
• Health benefi t plan for children in low income families. Full coverage for dental, optical, prescription drugs, essential diabetic supplies and emergency ambulance services for children.
Alberta Easter Seals 780-429-0137 www.easterseals.ab.ca
• Lends medical equipment on a long term basis for people with disabilities.
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan 780-427-1432 www.health.gov.ab.ca
• All new and returning Alberta residents (live in Alberta at least 183 days in a 12 month period) must register for AHCIP coverage to receive medically necessary hospital, health care and physician services.
Angel Whispers 780-998-5595 www.angelwhispers@familiesfi rstsociety.ca
• Angel Whispers is a non-denominational service for parents who have lost a baby shortly after birth, or during pregnancy.
14 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Briar Patch Community Preschool & Family Life Education Centre 780-464-3217 www.briarpatchkids.ca/family-programs 100A-50 Brentwood Boulevard, Sherwood Park
• Offers childbirth and new mom programs, family programs, and grief programs for families.
Canadian Child Tax Benefi t 1-800-387-1193 www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cctb
• Tax free monthly payments for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under the age of 18.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (Canada Revenue Agency) 780-495-4770 www.cra-arc.gc.ca
• Free tax return service for families in need. Eligibility changes from year to year, so call to confi rm. Simple returns only.
I am 1825 days old. I can hop on one foot several times.
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Everybody Can Program 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/everybodycan
• A variety of affordable services for Strathcona County residents, including housing, transit, recreation access, and more.
In Our County In our community, Everybody can! Check out
Your Guide to Affordable Services the full list of services offered online at www.strathcona.ca/everybodycan or pick up a brochure today at Family and Community Services.
www.strathcona.ca/everybodycan
Family and Community Services 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/fcs 200, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park Offers a range of programs and services for families and individuals
Counselling Services 780-464-4044 • Provides child, individual, family and or couples counseling services.
County Recreation Access Program - Everybody gets to play™™ 780-464-4044
• No cost drop-in activities and registered programs at a reduced rate for qualifi ed residents.
Home Visitation Program 780-464-4044
• Offers parents and parents-to-be long term in-home support in raising children to be healthy, safe and secure.
16 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Parent Link Program 780-416-6730 www.strathcona.ca/parentlink 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park
• Parenting resource for families and caregivers of children 0-6 years. • Services include parent education, resources and free play programs in Sherwood Park and rural areas of Strathcona County.
Strathcona County Family Day Homes 780-464-4044 *Accredited Family Day Home Agency
• Offers families approved child care homes in various locations throughout Strathcona County.
Information and Volunteer Centre 780-464-4242 www.ivcstrathcona.org 100 Ordze Road, Sherwood Park
• Provides information on community resources, activities and volunteer opportunities. Maintains a list of babysitters. It is the responsibility of parents/caregivers to screen.
Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) 780-422-5555 www.justice.alberta.ca
• MEP acts as go-between for clients who have child or spousal support owed to them.
Pilgrims Hospice HEARTS (Helping Empty Arms Recover Through Sharing) 780-413-9801 www.pilgrimshospice.ca 9808 148 St, Edmonton • For anyone touched by the loss of a baby during pregnancy or any time after birth. Support is available for individuals, couples, family members, siblings, friends & co-workers.
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Robin Hood Association 780-640-9401 www.robinhoodassoc.com
• Provides services to people with developmental disabilities including respite, social, recreational and vocational opportunities.
Saffron Centre Ltd 780-449-0900 www.saffron-ssac.com
• Offers help to victims of sexual assault, specializing in crisis, therapy & education available on a sliding fee scale.
Strathcona County Transit 780-464-RIDE (7433) www.strathcona.ca/transit
• Operates a local and commuter transit system.
Clothing and Household Goods
County Clothesline 780-464-7786 www.countyclothes-line.com 201 Athabasca Ave, Sherwood Park
• Resale of donated goods (e.g. clothing, toys, household items) at affordable prices to the public. Referred clients shop free. Vouchers are available through Strathcona County Family and Community Services, A Safe Place, Strathcona Food Bank and Alberta Works.
18 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Once Upon a Child Sherwood Park 780-417-0022 www.onceuponachildsherwoodpark.com
• Buys and sells gently used & new children’s clothing and equipment. Will pay cash on the spot for items brought in.
Salvation Army Family Thrift Store 780-416-1303 www.thriftstore.ca 10 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park
• Gently used clothing, footwear, kitchenware, small appliances, sporting goods and furniture at reasonable prices.
I am 792 days old. I am full of wonder and have a large imagination, which sometimes results in fears.
Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 19 Clothing and Household Goods continued
The Clothing Nook (OLPH Church) 780-467-5470 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• Clean, used clothing available for Strathcona County residents for free.
Strathcona Christmas Bureau 780-449-5353 www.scb79.ca
• Qualifi ed residents receive a hamper of food and gifts during the Christmas season. Hampers include age-appropriate toys, gift certifi cates and groceries. Call after November 1.
Value Village 780-449-0024 288 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park
Food
ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen 780-420-1010 www.atcobluefl amekitchen.com
• Consumer resource for household advice and free food recipes.
Collective Kitchens 780-735-3044
• Group meets to plan, shop and cook nutritious low cost meals for their families.
20 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Strathcona Food Bank 780-449-6413 www.afbna.ca/foodbanks 255 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park
• Food for individuals and families with emergency food needs.
WECAN Food Basket Society 780-416-6730 www.wecanfood.com Children and Youth Community Centre #3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park
• Bulk food buying program. Families pay $5 to join the Society. Meats (3 cuts) $15.00, Fruit/Vegetables $10.00, complete order $25.00.
Housing
Alberta Works 780-464-7000 www.humanservices.alberta.ca
• Help with housing and one time only utility help, job and work skills, fi nancial, health expenses.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) 780-423-8700 www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en
• Loans, forgivable loans or non-repayable contributions to fund repairs, renovations, accessibility modifi cations, creation of low-income rental units, and home adaptations. Available for low-income households, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
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Capital Region Housing 780-420-6161 www.crhc.ab.ca
• Community Housing Program – Short-term help for individuals and families to stabilize their shelter arrangements.
• Direct to Tenant Rent Supplement Program – Subsidized rent for homes in Strathcona County for households meeting income thresholds.
Co-op Housing 780- 464-1013 - Davidson Creek www.davidsoncreek.ca 780- 467-1379 - Brittany Lane www.brittanylanecoop.com
• Subsidized housing. Rent starts at $810/month plus utilities; half the units are subsidized.
I am 547 days old. I can walk by myself.
22 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Habitat for Humanity 780-477-4055 www.hfh.org
• Provides home ownership opportunities for families making $32,000 - $54,000 annually.
Heartland Housing Foundation 780-400-3603 Silver Birch Court 914 Bison Way, Sherwood Park www.heartlandhousing.ca
• Subsidized housing units.
The Home Program 780-702-9608 www.homeprogram.ca
• A program to help low to moderate income families become homeowners in Strathcona County. Provides education, fi nancial assistance and one-on-one counselling.
Legal Assistance and Mediation
Edmonton Community Legal Centre 780-702-1725 www.eclc.ca
• Free legal information, advice and representation for low income persons in the Edmonton area. Free consultation, however $20 is charged to open the fi le. Not able to assist in family or criminal law.
Law Society of Alberta Lawyer Referral Service 780-429-3343 www.lawsocietyalberta.com
• Referrals to three local lawyers experienced in your area of concern.
Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 23 I am 857 days old. I sometimes ignore my playdate friend and would rather play next to them instead.
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Legal Aid Alberta 780-427-7575 www.legalaid.ab.ca
• Legal services at a reduced cost for low-income persons in need of assistance with criminal and civil matters. • Legal aid available in most youth criminal justice and family law matters.
Strathcona County Community Mediation Society 780-464-8445 www.sccm.ca
• Mediated confl ict resolution for Strathcona County Residents. • Types of disputes include neighbourhood issues, family issues, community groups or your unique problem. • Free, confi dential and voluntary service.
Parents connecting with parents
Home by Choice 780-449-1718 home-by-choice.blogspot.ca Bethel Lutheran Church
• Social activities for stay at home moms, women on maternity leave, and moms who work part time. Fee/membership required.
24 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Mommy Connections www.mommyconnections.ca/sherwood-park
• Introduction to programs/services available within the community with opportunity for social networking with other moms. Fee/membership required.
Mother’s Morning Out 780-417-3856 or 780-416-9199
• Babysitting for children 0 - 6 years. Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. September through June. Space is limited. Call one week ahead to add your child(ren)'s name to the list.
New Mom’s Network 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• Opportunity for women to connect with other new moms to learn about health/development of their child. • For parents of infants 6 weeks to 6 months at the start of the session.
Playradise 780-467-6788 www.theparkchurch.ca/ministries/for-women 1 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• Free indoor playground on Wednesday mornings (9:30 a.m. - 12 noon) for children 0-5 years and their parents.
Twins and More Club 780-240-4868 www.strathconacountytwinsandmore.com
• Family oriented support for families with multiples.
Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 25 26 Recreation and Leisure Spending time together as a family is your child’s first introduction to learning. Play is a child’s work! When families play together and take time to try things they enjoy, children feel more connected to their family, can explore their interests, take risks, and try new things.
27 Arts - Visual and Performing
Art Gallery @ 501 780-410-8585 www.strathcona.ca/recreation 120, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park
• Features exciting new exhibits every six weeks along with creative visual art programs and community outreach projects.
Festival Place 780-464-2857 www.festivalplace.ab.ca 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
• Offers live musical and theatre performances year round and a variety of programs for all ages.
Smeltzer House/Clay Hut 780-464-2857 1 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park
• The Smeltzer House offers a variety of arts and culture programs including creative crafts, drawing, painting and pottery.
Dance
Dancefusion Academy of Dance 780-464-6963 www.danceclasssherwoodpark.com 65 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park
• Recreational and competitive classes for students from age 2 years to adult.
28 Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Koperoush School of Ukrainian Dance www.koperoush.webs.com Suite 105- 65 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park
• Classes for children ages 4 years +
Sherwood Park School of Dance 780-467-7011 www.spschoolofdance.com 160 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park
• Recreational and competitive classes including specialized pre-school classes.
Step by Step School of Dance 780-464-3788 www.stepbystepdance.ca 449 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park
• Recreational and competitive classes from age 3 years to adult. Music
Azure Music 780-417-4771 www.azuremusic.ca 37 Blackfoot Road, Sherwood Park
• drumming and music lessons ages 4+ years
Presto Music Studio 780-417-0486 www.prestomusicstudio.com 922 Ash Street, Sherwood Park
• group piano (4-12 years) and Kindermusik (ages 0-5 years)
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Music Together Of Northern Lights 780-484-9722 www.musictogethernl.com 449 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park
• Mixed ages music classes (0-5 years), baby music classes (0-8 months), big kids music classes (4-6 years).
Sherwood Park School of Music 780-417-5283 107-52 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park
Toadstool Music Studio 780-902-3745 www.toadstoolmusic.com 485 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park
• Parented music classes for children (birth-9 years). • Private instruction for 5 years and up. Play
Hiking Trails www.strathcona.ca/recreation
• Pick up a trail map from any of the recreation facilities and head out for a bike ride or walk with your family.
Indoor Playgrounds Kinsmen Leisure Centre 780-464-2112 Millennium Place 780-416-3300 Ardrossan Recreation Complex 780-922-3377
Outdoor Playgrounds • 51 Playgrounds in Strathcona County • For more information look online at www.strathcona.ca/recreation.
30 Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Outdoor Spray Parks Brentwood - 28 Heron Way Granville - Glamorgan Drive East Woodbridge - Woodbridge Way North Clover Bar Ranch -Jim Common Drive North
• Spontaneous use water play for children from July-August on days that are above 20 degrees.
Parent Link Programs 780-416-6730 www.strathcona.ca/parentlink 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park
• A wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, spend time with your child and get to know your community. Pick up some parenting info along the way!
Sledding Hills • 10 sledding hills located in Strathcona County • For more information look online at www.strathcona.ca/recreation
Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing 780-922-3939 www.strathcona.ca/recreation Strathcona Wilderness Centre, 52535 Range Road 212, Sherwood Park
• An introduction to the fundamentals of cross country skiing for children ages 3-6 years through games and fun activities. Also offers snowshoe, ski rentals and baby push sleds for the season.
Strathcona County Library 780-410-8600 www.sclibrary.ab.ca 501 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
• Parenting programs offered throughout the year. • A variety of drop-in programs available for families. • Check the Strathcona County Library website or pick up a seasonal guide for the latest programs and schedules. • Bookmobile services for rural Strathcona County.
Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 31 Recreation, Parks and Culture 780-467-2211 www.strathcona.ca/recreation
• Offers a wide range of recreation, health, fi tness and cultural programs • Check the recreation guide or Strathcona County’s website for the latest programs and schedules
Everybody Gets to Play™ – Recreation Access Program 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/fcs Strathcona County, Famly and Community Services #200, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park
• This program offers access to recreation services for residents who have a limited income, with no cost drop-in recreational opportunities as well as registered program opportunities at a reduced fee.
Sign up for a Millennium Card today! Enjoy a variety of drop-in activities and programs at fi ve fabulous facilities including Millennium Place, the Glen Allan Recreation Complex, Strathcona Wilderness Centre, the Kinsmen Leisure Centre and the newly revitalized Ardrossan Recreation Complex.
Millennium Place • Registered recreational preschool programs • Shell Edu-tainment Centre for children • Lap and recreational swimming (wave pool, lazy river, spiralling vortex, water play structure, whirlpool, steam room, sauna and 10 lane 25-meter pool) • Drop-in gymnasium sports (some drop in programs not included) • Recreational skating and shinny hockey • Indoor fi tness track (235 meter loop with incline) • Suncor Energy Wellness Centre • Drop-in fi tness classes (aquatic and dry land aerobics)
32 Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Glen Allan Recreation Complex • Registered recreational pre-school programs • Recreational skating & shinny hockey • Wellness centre • Drop-in fi tness classes (dry land aerobics)
Kinsmen Leisure Centre • Registered recreational pre-school programs • Drop-in preschool playground (0-5 years) • Esso Swim Safe Centre (children’s multi-depth pool) • Recreational swimming (family , public, lap and adult swims, as well as the steam room and whirlpool) • Drop-in aquatic fi tness classes
Strathcona Wilderness Centre • Cross-country skiing
Ardrossan Recreation Complex • Recreational skating and shinny hockey • Edu-tainment Centre for kids • Wellness centre • Fitness track • Drop-in fi tness classes (dry land)
Strathcona Olympiette Centre • Public skating • Drop-in and registered recreational preschool programs
Sherwood Park Arena • Drop-in and registered recreational preschool programs
Sports
Ardrossan Strathcona Figure Skating Club 780-220-0648 www.asfsc.ca
• Preschool – Learn how to skate program for beginners ages 3-5 years and up. • CanSkate – Learn how to skate program for children ages 5 years and up.
Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 33 Sports continued Elite Taekwondo Academy 780-449-6080 www.elite-tkd.com 161 Broadway Blvd, Sherwood Park
• Martial Arts Instruction
Salto Gymnastics Club 780-449-1518 [email protected] Strathcona County Recreation Parks and Culture Building 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
• Various gymnastic preschool programs for children age 6 months +.
Sherwood Park District Soccer Association 780-464-5821 www.spdsa.net P.O. Box 3175, Station Main, Sherwood Park
• Indoor and outdoor soccer for children aged 3.5 +.
Sherwood Park Figure Skating Club 780-417-9150 www.sherwoodparkskatingclub.ca Glen Allen Recreation Complex 199 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park
• Learn to skate programs for children 3 - 5+ years.
Sherwood Karate-Do Club 780-417-0217
• 5 years and up
Sherwood Park Minor Hockey Association www.spmha.ca
34 Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Sherwood Park Minor Softball/ Baseball Association 780-464-2255 www.spmsa.com
• Learn to Play program for girls and boys as an introduction to the sport of softball
Sherwood Park Ringette Association 780-467-5865 www.sherwoodparkringette.ca
Sherwood Park Titans Lacrosse Club 780-449-5361 www.sherwoodparktitans.ca
• Mini-Tyke – Lacrosse for children ages 6-7years.
Strathcona Rural Soccer Association 780-922-6613 146, 53279 RR 225, Sherwood Park
• Provides an opportunity for children 4-6 years old and youth U-18 to play soccer including those in the areas of Ardrossan, Uncas and Fultonvale.
Sunridge Ski Hill 780-449-6555 www.sunridgeskiarea.com
• Mogul Mites: a learn to ski program for children ages 3-5 years • Sun Dogs is a program to prepare 3-5 year olds for competitive racing.
Tiger Taekwondo 780-467-5500 www.tigertaekwondo.com #130, 150 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park
• 3+ years Taekwondo training center.
Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 35 36 © Trisha Davidson Photgraphy Child Care Sharing the responsibility of looking after your child with another caregiver is an important relationship to form. There are several choices of child care options available in Strathcona County so you can find the best fit for your family.
37 Day Care Subsidy 780-644-9992 [email protected] P.O. Box 1641, Edmonton
• Alberta Children and Youth Services provides fi nancial assistance to help eligible low and middle-income families with the cost of using licensed or approved child care in Alberta. The amount of subsidy varies according to the number of people in a family, a family's income, type of child care program and age of child.
Daycares
A & D Childcare Centre and Out of School Care 780-467-6363 #101, 957 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
Ardrossan Family Center 780-922-0494 53113 RR 222, Ardrossan, AB
Bright Path 780-417-3444 20 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park
Children’s Care Centre Society of Rural Strathcona 780-922-2568 Out of School Care Ardrossan Elementary School, Ardrossan
Friends Club Out of School Care (Wesboro School) 780-707-4481 Room 149, 1078 Strathcona Drive, Sherwood Park
Glen Allen Out of School Care 780-467-5312 Room 157/156 Gym and Stage, Sherwood Park
38 Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Heritage Hills Montessori Child Development Centre and Out of School Care 780-449-7202 #80, 665 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park
Kidz in the Park and Out of School Care 780-464-2637 2051 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
Les Petits Soleils Out of School Care 780-709-2609 #135, 271 Conifer Street, Sherwood Park
Mr. Cakes Day Care and Out of School Care 780-464-5944 Mission Street, Sherwood Park
Nottingham Child Care 780-464-5580 110-664 Wye Road, Sherwood Park
Park Plaza Day Care Centre Out of School Care 780-467-3755 #116, 101 Granada Boulevard, Sherwood Park
I am 1080 days old. I can color, copy and trace easier because my eyes have almost grown to their adult size.
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St Lukes out of School Care 780-920-0144 22139 South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park
Strathcona Child Development Centre 780-449-4941 205 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
Town and Country Child Care Centre and Out of School Care 780-464-1440 #3, 2016 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
Uncas Out of School Care 780-297-0023 Room 2, 21323 Township Road 524, Ardrossan
Woodbridge Farms Parents Association Out of School Care 780-467-0877 1127 Parker Drive, Sherwood Park
Woodbridge Gardens Daycare 780-417-0991 37 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park
World of Wonders Day Care Centre and Out of School Care 780-416-6399 #8, 52 Brentwood Boulevard, Sherwood Park
Wye Daycare and Out of School Care 780-464-3735 163A, 22560 Wye Road, Sherwood Park
40 Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Family Dayhome Agencies
Leduc Strathcona Services for Children 780-464-5803 #203, 937 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes 780-454-4520 #209, 11 Fairway Drive, Edmonton
Strathcona County Family Day Homes 780-464-4044 Location: #200, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park Mailing Address: 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
• Agencies have a network of approved child care homes in various locations throughout Strathcona County
Regulated Child Care vs. unlicensed Child Care: Do you know the Difference?
Approved Family Day Homes are provincial family day home category private residences where children are but often identify themselves as cared for by a qualifi ed person living family day homes. Note that these in the home. Similar to licensed day homes ARE NOT monitored by a cares, these approved family day provincial agency for the safety and homes are monitored on a regular well-being of children. Under the basis to ensure they meet provincial Child Care Licensing Act, unlicensed regulations. Some homes are caregivers can care no more than accredited and exceed the minimum six children, not including their Provincial standards for care. own, at any given time; exceeding this limit is illegal and may result in Unlicensed Child Care is often done a fi ne of no more than 10,000 or in by people who offer child care out of imprisonment for a period of no more their homes. These homes have not than 12 months or both a fi ne and been approved to operate under the imprisonment.
Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 41 Preschools
Ardrossan Family Center 780-922-0494 53113 RR 222, Ardrossan, AB
Annette’s Preschool 780-449-0949 4 Raven Drive, Sherwood Park
Bethel Lutheran Educational Services Preschool 780-417-7775 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park
Briar Patch Community Preschool 780-464-3217 #100A, 50 Brentwood Boulevard, Sherwood Park
Discover and Learn Preschool 780-993-5437 15 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park
Learning Safari Preschool 780-410-0940 2 Primrose Boulevard, Sherwood Park
Les Petits Soleils Preschool 780-463-1981 135, 271 Conifer Street, Sherwood Park
Little Orchard Sadochok Preschool 780-467-7135 8 Sandpiper Drive, Sherwood Park
Love to Learn Preschool 780-467-7477 20 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
42 Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Seden Centre for Child Development and Wellness 780-570-0661 182 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park www.sedencentre.ca
Sherwood Heights Nursery School 780-467-7838 270 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
Sonburst Treehouse Preschool 780-467-8404 1011 Cloverbar Road, Sherwood Park
St Lukes Preschool 780-920-0144 22139 South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park
Sunshine Park Nursery School 780-467-2661 2016 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
Trinity Baptist Preschool 780-464-4040 22550 Township Road 530, Sherwood Park
I am 5 days old. I like to be held close.
Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 43 44 Life-Long Learning “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” — Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
45 For Kids Remember to access your school board’s information to learn about when to register for Kindergarten, view their curriculum, or learn more about the Early Childhood services they may offer.
Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) 780-467-8896 www.eics.ab.ca 160 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Central Administration Building 780-464-EIPS (3477) www.eips.ab.ca 683 Wye Road, Sherwood Park
New Horizons School 780-922-8087 www.newhorizons.ab.ca 53145 Range Road 222, Ardrossan
I am 1460 days old. I know about 1000 words and can speak in sentences with 4-5 words.
46 Life-Long Learning www.strathcona.ca/ecmap For Parents As a parent or caregiver, there are always opportunities to continue learning. Strathcona County has options on how you can learn more about parenting, or classes for personal growth.
Community Adult Learning and Literacy Society (CALLS) 780-464-8441 www.whatdidyoulearntoday.ca
• Subsidies for sponsored adult learning courses including English as a second language, computer skills, citizenship and adult literacy (ESL). One-to-one basic adult literacy and ESL with a volunteer tutor.
Family and Community Services 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/fcs
• Offers educational opportunities for children, parents and families including information sessions, workshops and conferences.
Next Step: Continuing Education 780-467-7292 www.eipscontinuinged.ca 20 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
• Offers a variety of courses and certifi cate programs for adults looking to upgrade high school credits, learn a new language, or develop a new skill.
Strathcona County Library 780 410-8600 www.sclibrary.ab.ca 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
• Offers different events, classes and programs to further lifelong learning and build new skills. Most events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted. • Offers a vast inventory of resources to support your parenting questions • Check the Strathcona County Library website or pick up a seasonal guide for the latest programs and schedules.
Life-Long Learning www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 47 48 Faith Groups In Strathcona County, there are several faith groups that offer children and families a safe and supportive place to belong within their spiritual community.
49 Churches Ardrossan United Church 780-922-2255 22 Main Street, Ardrossan www.ardrossanunited.org Affl iation: United Baha’i Faith 780-467-1120 13-52313 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park www.ca.bahai.org Affl iation: Baha'i Bethel Lutheran Church 780-417-7775 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park www.bethelchurch.com Affl iation: Lutheran Church Canada Centre Park Church 780-467-7177 52 Peacock Drive, Sherwood Park www.centreparkchurch.ca Affl iation: Baptist General Conference Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 780-464-1001 2051 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park www.mormon.org Affl iation: Mormon Church of the Nazarene 780-464-2626 1380 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park www.sherwoodparknazarene.ca Affl iation: Nazarene Cowboy Church 780-918-5530 52 Peacock Drive, Sherwood Park www.cowboychurch.ca Affl iation: Evangelical Free Church
50 Faith Groups www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Glory Lutheran Church 780-416-9594 53145, Highway 21, Sherwood Park www.glorylutheran.ca Affl iation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Good News Moravian 780-467-0337 2 Primrose Boulavard, Sherwood Park www.goodnewschurch.ca Affl iation: Moravian Heartland Alliance Church 780-467-7005 132, 2257 Premier Way, Sherwood Park www.heartlandalliance.ca Affl iation: Alliance Josephburg Community Church 780-998-9111 or 780-998-9331 21380 Township Road 550, Fort Saskatchewan Affl iation: Non denominational Kingdom Hall Sherwood Heights-Maplewood Congregations 780-467-2866 R.R. 4 Station Main, Sherwood Park Affl iation: Jehovah’s Witness Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 780-467-5994 205 Fir Street, Sherwood Park www.mountolivet.ca Affl iation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Our Lady of Perpetual Help 780-467-5470 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park www.olph.ca/mass Affl iation: Catholic
Park Pentecostal Assembly 780-467-6788 1 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park www.theparkchurch.ca Affl iation: Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
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Salisbury United Church 780-467-7310 2 Mission Street, Sherwood Park www.timgoos.ca/salisburyuc Affl iation: United Sherwood Park Alliance Church 780-467-1454 1011 Clover Bar Road, Sherwood Park www.spac.ca Affl iation: Alliance Sherwood Park Presbyterian Church 780-464-2528 265 Fir Street, Sherwood Park www.sherwoodparkpresbyterian.com Affl iation: Presbyterian Sherwood Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church 780-467-2355 120 Festival Way, Sherwood Park www.sherwoodpark22.adventistchurchconnect.org Affl iation: Seven Day Adventist Sherwood Park United Church 780-467-7377 20 Fir Street, Sherwood Park www.sherwoodparkunitedchurch.ca Affl iation: United South Cooking Lake United Church 780-922-5378 3-22106, South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park Affl iation: United
St. John Lutheran Church 780-922-3443 52233 Range Road 221, Sherwood Park www.stjohnsardrossan.org Affl iation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
52 Faith Groups www.strathcona.ca/ecmap St. Thomas Anglican Church 780-467-5730 4 Raven Drive, Sherwood Park www.sttomsherwoodpark.com Affl iation: Anglican St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Parish 780-464-4177 51 Broadway Boulavard, Sherwood Park www.stsophiaparish.com Affl iation: Ukrainian Catholic Trinity Baptist Church 780-464-4040 22550 Township Rd 530, Sherwood Park www.trinity-baptist.ca Affl iation: Western Baptist Convention Victory Baptist Church of Sherwood Park 780-417-3421 52261 Range Road 231, Sherwood Park www.victorybaptist.ws Affl iation: Independent Baptist Victory Church 780-417-6979 190-2899 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park www.victoryinthepark.org Affl iation: Victory Churches International Wind Word Christian Fellowship 780-416-0425 Rm 35, 2016, Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park www.iwindword.ca Affl iation: Charismatic Church non-denominational affi liated with the International Association of Healing Rooms Wyecliff Bible Chapel 780-998-4514 or 780-467-0968 169-22560 Wye Road, Sherwood Park Affl iation: Brethren Chapel
Faith Groups www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 53 54 Child Development All children develop and master skills in their own way. Parents and caregivers are the first experts in knowing their child. There are services available to help you learn to monitor your child’s development, and people to talk to when you need help.
55 PUF Funding Questions Children with developmental delays may qualify to attend preschool programs provided by the following agencies. They are eligible if they are between 2 ½ and 6 years of age and have been identifi ed with a severe disability or delay as defi ned by the Program Unit Funding (PUF) criteria from Alberta Education. For further information about this funding, contact the Robin Hood Early Intervention or Early Childhood Development Program, Central Intake for Preschool Speech Services, Preschool Rehabilitation Services.
Central Intake for Preschool Speech and Language Services 780-408-8793
• Supports speech, language, pre-literacy development and fl uency skills through parents/caregiver training and information, individual and group service, at public health centers and other community locations.
• Assessment and referral services to other service providers and community agencies
Preschool Rehabilitation Services 780-342-6826 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• Preschool Occupational and Physical Therapists offer children 0-5 years support to address activities of daily living: (eating, sleeping, bathing, brushing teeth, dressing, transitions, outings,) movement and play skills, play and interaction with others, school readiness skills.
Robin Hood Early Intervention Program 780-640-9401 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park
• Provides home-based programming, playgroups, support networks, and consultation to families. Available to children from birth to 3½ years of age who may be experiencing developmental delays or have a diagnosed disability.
56 Child Development www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Robin Hood Early Childhood Development Program 780-640-9401 ext. 224 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park
• A family centered program provides support, information, advocacy, referrals and links to community agencies. Available to families with children 6 years of age and under who are experiencing developmental and/or behavioral challenges.
Supporting Child Development
Brighter Beginnings (Elk Island Catholic Schools) 780-467-7137 www.eics.ab.ca
• Early Intervention Program that includes faith-based curriculum, learning through play, early literacy and multi-disciplinary assessments, including outside referrals if necessary.
CASA (Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services) Birth to 5 years of age: 780-410-8483 to request an intake form Over 5 years of age: 780-342-2701 to request an Intake worker www.casaservices.org
• Community-focused provider of a variety of mental health services for infants, children, adolescents and their families. No referral needed.
I am 125 days old. I can roll over in both directions.
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Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line 780-427-4491 9942 108 Street NW, Edmonton
• Provides immediate crisis telephone support to children, adolescents and their care providers.
Community Options 780-455-1818 15824 131 Avenue, Edmonton
• A multi-disciplinary educational program for children who have disabilities and attend community settings such as child care centers, kindergartens, and preschools in the Edmonton area, including Strathcona County.
CONNECT Society 780-454-9581 www.connectsociety.org 6240 113 St NW, Edmonton
• For families who have a child with a hearing loss from birth to 5 ½ years or hearing children of deaf or hard of hearing adults.
GRIT (Getting Ready For Inclusion Today) 780-454-9910 14930 114 Avenue, Edmonton
• Inclusive, early childhood program for young children with developmental disabilities 2½ – 5½ years of age.
PALS: Play and Learn at School (Elk Island Public Schools) 780-417-8223 www.eips.ca
• Early intervention programming designed to serve the needs of small groups of pre-school students with special needs.
58 Child Development www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Parent Link Programs 780-416-6730 www.strathcona.ca/parentlink 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park
Parent Link is a parenting resource for families and caregivers of preschool children. You can:
• fi nd out what's going on in your community • learn about parenting strategies • attend workshops and programs • track your child's development • create a parenting plan • play with your child • talk to somebody
I am 700 days old. I can name pictures in books.
Child Development www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 59 60 What to expect at each age and stage of development All parents and caregivers want their child to succeed in school and get ready for life. Celebrate the milestones in your child's life and discover all of the wonderful things they can do.
61 Day 1 to Day 182 (0-6 months)
Social Typically can: • Respond to own mirror image • Offer toy to another person • Smile socially at another person • Try to imitate facial expressions and gestures
Communication Typically can: • Cry • Coo, chuckle, gurgle when happy • Begin to make vowel and consonant combinations • Utter consonants such as f, v, th, s, sh, z, m, n • Vary volume, pitch, rate of utterance
Large Muscle Typically can: • Lift head and pull to sitting position when hand held • Turn from back to stomach and from stomach to back • Turn head freely • Sit with slight support • Sit in chair and bounce
Thinking Typically can: • Enjoy examining and banging objects • Remain alert 2 hours at a time • Create changes in objects by looking at them upside down or further away
62 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Emotional Typically can: • Begin to quiet down on his own after getting upset • Express many emotions: sadness, anger, happiness and excitement • Check out parent and touch face as if memorizing it • Show mood changes that tend to be rapid
Small Muscle Typically can: • Move toy from hand to mouth • Hold toys placed in both hands • Bang spoon placed in hand • Grasp table • Reach for and grasp objects with whole hand
Day 183 to Day 584 (6-18 months)
Social Typically can: • Feed self but is still messy • Imitate others • Drink from a cup • Not share • Fight limit setting • Thinks the world exists for him/her
Communicating Typically can: • Say a few words • Use gestures as well to show he/she wants something • Understand simple instructions • Follow one command
Large Muscle Typically can: • Walk alone • Walk up and down stairs with hand held • Throw a ball • Sit down from standing • Dance to music • Ride on small wheeled toys
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Thinking Typically can: • Point to body parts • Begin to pretend play • Initiate activities • Realize things exist when they are out of sight
Emotional Typically can: • Be very curious and gets into things • Become more of an individual • Be reluctant to change • Be subject to mood swings and tantrums
Small Muscle Typically can: • Place 10 cubes in a cup • Grasp items with thumb and forefi nger • Target small objects • Stack 3-4 blocks • Turn page of a book • Scribble • Fill and empty containers
64 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Day 549 to Day 913 (18-30 months)
Social Typically can: • Play alongside another child with enjoyment • At times get frustrated and bite, hit or pull hair • Recognize self and family in photograph • Be aware of sex differences
Communication Typically can: • Point to at least one body part • Name some pictures in a book • Repeat words • Use 2-4 word sentences • Follow simple commands
Large Muscle Typically can: • Run without falling • Walk backward and sideways • Climb over furniture • Walk upstairs alternating feet • Walk along a line
Thinking Typically can: • Understand today and soon but not yesterday • Name parts of the body • Engage in pretend play with others
Emotional Typically can: • Be away from parents for a short time without being too upset • Show fears and be able to be settled down • Demand own way for much of the time • Be attached to cuddly or favourite toy • Be unhappy about any changes in routine
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Small Muscle Typically can: • Take lids off jars • Draw a vertical line • Build tower of fi ve blocks • Complete simple inset puzzle
Day 914 to Day 1278 (30-42 months)
Social Typically can: • Join in play with peers • Show empathy if not overwhelmed • Complete toilet training • Cooperate with dressing and undressing • Enjoy being in a play group
Communicating Typically can: • Use a vocabulary of about 900 words • Use language to express feelings • Respond to simple instructions • Repeat three numbers • Use 5 word sentences • Name pictures of familiar things in picture book
Large Muscle Typically can: • Run 15 metres in under 10 seconds • Climb on jungle gym and other equipment • Kick a ball • With hand held, jump from a height of 20 centimetres • Stand on one foot with momentary balance • Throw a small ball
66 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Thinking Typically can: • Sort objects by colour and size • Classify objects by purpose (to play with or to wear) • Name one or more colours • Count three objects • Understand time intervals better: today, tomorrow, yesterday
Emotional Typically can: • See things from another person’s perspective • Control aggression and tantrums at least part of the time • Be less upset by limits and discipline • Understand and follow simple rules • Be settled after nightmares more easily
Small Muscle Typically can: • Copy a circle from a drawing • Build a tower of 9 blocks • Place round, square and triangular blocks in a form board • Complete easy puzzle
67 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Day 1279 to Day 1643 (40-54 months)
Social Typically can: • Begin to grasp concept of sharing • Show attachment to one playmate • Enjoy games with rules • Show interest in sex differences and may undress with other children • Take turns
Communication Typically can: • Play with language and make up new words • Use average vocabulary of 2000 words • Use correct grammatical structure • Use negatives • Understand on top of and under
Large Muscle Typically can: • Balance on walking board • Ride a tricycle • Enjoy throwing and catching games • Move to music in rhythm • Walk up and downstairs alternating feet
Thinking Typically can: • Point to six common shapes • Recall events in recent past • Begin to match pictures in simple lotto games • Understand difference between reality and fantasy • Distinguish something alive from an object
68 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Emotional Typically can: • Control frustration and anger much better • Experience positive self esteem and feel good about themselves • Talk about feelings such as hunger, tiredness, illness • Comply with requests from parents a greater percentage of the time • Show strong interest and feelings for family • Persevere on a diffi cult task for longer
Small Muscle Typically can: • Cut with children’s scissors • Paint with a large brush on large paper • Manipulate clay • Draw a person with three parts • Fold paper
Day 1644 to Day 2000 (54-60 months)
Social Typically can: • Be quite competitive • Enjoy group play and circle time • Become embarrassed to be seen nude • Show social skills of giving and sharing • Show concern for children in distress
69 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Day 1644 to Day 2000 (54-60 months) continued
Communication Typically can: • Use vocabulary of 2200 to 3000 words • Enjoy using big words • Remember name and address • Speaks with grammatical correctness • Use sentences of at least 5-6 words
Large Muscle Typically can: • Walk up and downstairs alternating feet without support • Throw a small ball 6 metres • Jump to touch something • Jump a 30 centimetre hurdle • Balance on either foot
Thinking Typically can: • Think out plan before making something • Count objects past 10 • Remember a play theme overnight • Name 5 colours • Distinguish between three and four sizes • Sort objects by colour, shape, size
Emotional Typically can: • Accept authority, ask permission and respect rules • Begin to feel shame and guilt if he/she disobeys • Loves to giggle, tell jokes and riddles • Is aware of rules and tells others about them • Have bad dreams and nightmares
70 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Calendar of Community Events For more information visit www.strathcona.ca
January February March • New Years Day • Winter Play Day • The Great • World Snow Day • Winter Walk Day Pastry Caper • Family Literacy Day • Family Day Unplugged • Toboggan Party
April May June • Volunteer week • Arbor Day • Canada Nature • Get Prepared • Ardrossan Farm Days Play Day Strathcona • Pitch in • Ardrossan Picnic and Parade • RCMP Bike Rodeo • International Mud Day
July August September • Play Days • Play Day • Festival of Leaves • Canada Day • South Cooking Lake • Neighbour Day Trail Day • Strathcona County Wilderness Centre Open House
October November December • Hallaballoo • Remembrance Day • Hastings Lake • National Family Week • Christmas in the Winter Solstice • Harvest Hoedown in Heartland • New Years Eve Hastings Lake • Celebration of Lights • Day of the Child
Calendar of Community Events www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 71 24 Hour and Emergency Numbers
Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance) 911
Addiction Helpline 1-866-332-2322
A Safe Place Shelter 780-464-7233
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437
Distress and Suicide Line 780-482-4357
Emergency Social Services 780-644-5135
HealthLINK Alberta 780-408-LINK (5465)
Kid’s Help line 1-800-668-6868
Mental Health Crisis Line 780-342-7777
Natural Gas Emergency – ATCO 780-420-5585
Poison Control Centre 1-800-332-1414
Community Resource Info 211 (The Support Network)
Power Outage – Fortis AB 780-310-9473
RCMP 24 hr Non-Emergency 780-467-7741
Roads - Maintenance 780-417-7100
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 780-423-4121
Victim Services 780-449-0153
Water and Sewer Trouble 780-467-7785
72 Emergency Numbers www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Regular Hours and Non-Emergency Numbers
Alberta Blue Cross 780-498-8000
Addictions 780-449-3468
Family Violence Information Line 780-310-1818
Food Bank 780-449-6413
Information and Volunteer Centre 780-464-4242
Kids Kottage 780-944-2888
Mental Health 780-342-4675
Service AB Consumer Info 780-427-4088
Strathcona County Bylaw 780-449-0170
Family & Community Services 780-464-4044
Strathcona County – main 780-464-8111
Strathcona County Library 780-410-8600
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