Supported Child Development Program
The Supported Child Development Program consults to inclusive child care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age who require additional supports. Services for children 13-19 are available on an exception basis and based on available funds.
Supported Child Development is based on the philosophy that:
All families must have access to quality childcare
Some children require additional support to participate in childcare settings
Childcare settings may require support to successfully include all children
Supported Child Development is guided by the following principles:
Inclusion:
Family Centered Philosophy
Shared Responsibility
Community-based Service
Individual Planning
The objectives of Supported Child Development are to provide:
Community-based support to families and childcare settings:
Equitable access to and participation in childcare
Support for families to maintain their integrity
Support for communities to respond to the child care needs of all children
Supported Child Development also provides educational opportunities for childcare providers on a regular basis.
Supported Child Development is based on the philosophy that:
All families must have access to quality childcare
Some children require additional support to participate in childcare settings
Childcare settings may require support to successfully include all children
Supported Child Development is guided by the following principles:
Inclusion:
Family Centered Philosophy
Shared Responsibility
Community-based Service
Individual Planning
The objectives of Supported Child Development are to provide:
Community-based support to families and childcare settings:
Equitable access to and participation in childcare
Support for families to maintain their integrity
Support for communities to respond to the child care needs of all children
Supported Child Development also provides educational opportunities for childcare providers on a regular basis.
Main Page: https://nanaimocdc.com/contact/
Contact Page: https://nanaimocdc.com/supported-child-development/
Details
Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida
Age
0-19
Eligibility
Families can self-refer and childcare programs can make referrals to the Nanaimo SCD Program. Referrals can be made by completing an NCDC referral form online or by calling the NCDC and asking to speak to an SCD Consultant to complete the form over the phone
Note: Parents or Legal guardians must be aware of and approve of the referral before it will be completed.
Note: Parents or Legal guardians must be aware of and approve of the referral before it will be completed.
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