Celebrate the First 2000 Days

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Celebrate the First 2000 Days
Celebrate The First 2000 Days
A Resource Guide
for parents of young children
in Strathcona County
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Welcome to the first 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 first
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 influence
affect a child’s development, including caregivers outside the family, the
neighbourhood environment, resources in the community, cultural and
religious affiliations, 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 qualifications 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.
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Welcome
www.strathcona.ca/ecmap
Table of Contents
Health and Wellness
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Family Supports
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Recreation and Leisure
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Childcare
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Lifelong Learning
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Faith Groups
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Child Development
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What to expect at each age and stage
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Calendar of Community Events
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Emergency and Non Emergency numbers
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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.
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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.
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Health and Wellness
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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 qualified practitioners.
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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.
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Health and Wellness
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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 first
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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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 Benefit
780-427-6848
www.child.alberta.ca
• Health benefit 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@familiesfirstsociety.ca
• Angel Whispers is a non-denominational service for parents who
have lost a baby shortly after birth, or during pregnancy.
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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 Benefit
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 confirm. Simple returns only.
I am 1825 days old.
I can hop on one foot
several times.
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Family Supports continued
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
the full list of services offered online at
www.strathcona.ca/everybodycan or pick up a
brochure today at Family and Community Services.
Your Guide to
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Affordable Servi
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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 780-464-4044
Everybody gets to play™™
• No cost drop-in activities and registered programs at a reduced
rate for qualified 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.
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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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Family Supports continued
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.
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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.
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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
• Qualified residents receive a hamper of food and gifts during
the Christmas season. Hampers include age-appropriate toys,
gift certificates 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.atcoblueflamekitchen.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.
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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, financial, 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 modifications, 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.
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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, financial
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 file. 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.
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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 conflict resolution for Strathcona County Residents.
• Types of disputes include neighbourhood issues, family issues,
community groups or your unique problem.
• Free, confidential 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Millennium Place
Ardrossan Recreation Complex
780-464-2112
780-416-3300
780-922-3377
Outdoor Playgrounds
• 51 Playgrounds in Strathcona County
• For more information look online at
www.strathcona.ca/recreation.
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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.
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Recreation, Parks and Culture
780-467-2211
www.strathcona.ca/recreation
• Offers a wide range of recreation, health, fitness 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 five 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 fitness track (235 meter loop with incline)
• Suncor Energy Wellness Centre
• Drop-in fitness classes (aquatic and dry land aerobics)
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Glen Allan Recreation Complex
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Registered recreational pre-school programs
Recreational skating & shinny hockey
Wellness centre
Drop-in fitness classes (dry land aerobics)
Kinsmen Leisure Centre
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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 fitness classes
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
• Cross-country skiing
Ardrossan Recreation Complex
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Recreational skating and shinny hockey
Edu-tainment Centre for kids
Wellness centre
Fitness track
Drop-in fitness 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
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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
www.askus@saltogymnastics.com
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
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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.
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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.
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Day Care Subsidy
780-644-9992
www.cys.r6childcaresubsidy@gov.ab.ca
P.O. Box 1641, Edmonton
• Alberta Children and Youth Services provides financial 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
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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
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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
private residences where children are
cared for by a qualified person living
in the home. Similar to licensed day
cares, these approved family day
homes are monitored on a regular
basis to ensure they meet provincial
regulations. Some homes are
accredited and exceed the minimum
Provincial standards for care.
Unlicensed Child Care is often done
by people who offer child care out of
their homes. These homes have not
been approved to operate under the
provincial family day home category
but often identify themselves as
family day homes. Note that these
homes ARE NOT monitored by a
provincial agency for the safety and
well-being of children. Under the
Child Care Licensing Act, unlicensed
caregivers can care no more than
six children, not including their
own, at any given time; exceeding
this limit is illegal and may result in
a fine of no more than 10,000 or in
imprisonment for a period of no more
than 12 months or both a fine and
imprisonment.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 certificate 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.
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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.
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Churches
Ardrossan United Church
780-922-2255
22 Main Street, Ardrossan
www.ardrossanunited.org
Affliation: United
Baha’i Faith
780-467-1120
13-52313 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park
www.ca.bahai.org
Affliation: Baha'i
Bethel Lutheran Church
780-417-7775
298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park
www.bethelchurch.com
Affliation: Lutheran Church Canada
Centre Park Church
780-467-7177
52 Peacock Drive, Sherwood Park
www.centreparkchurch.ca
Affliation: Baptist General Conference
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
780-464-1001
2051 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
www.mormon.org
Affliation: Mormon
Church of the Nazarene
780-464-2626
1380 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
www.sherwoodparknazarene.ca
Affliation: Nazarene
Cowboy Church
780-918-5530
52 Peacock Drive, Sherwood Park
www.cowboychurch.ca
Affliation: Evangelical Free Church
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Glory Lutheran Church
780-416-9594
53145, Highway 21, Sherwood Park
www.glorylutheran.ca
Affliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Good News Moravian
780-467-0337
2 Primrose Boulavard, Sherwood Park
www.goodnewschurch.ca
Affliation: Moravian
Heartland Alliance Church
780-467-7005
132, 2257 Premier Way, Sherwood Park
www.heartlandalliance.ca
Affliation: Alliance
Josephburg Community Church
780-998-9111 or 780-998-9331
21380 Township Road 550, Fort Saskatchewan
Affliation: Non denominational
Kingdom Hall Sherwood Heights-Maplewood Congregations
780-467-2866
R.R. 4 Station Main, Sherwood Park
Affliation: Jehovah’s Witness
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
780-467-5994
205 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
www.mountolivet.ca
Affliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
780-467-5470
13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
www.olph.ca/mass
Affliation: Catholic
Park Pentecostal Assembly
780-467-6788
1 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
www.theparkchurch.ca
Affliation: Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
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Salisbury United Church
780-467-7310
2 Mission Street, Sherwood Park
www.timgoos.ca/salisburyuc
Affliation: United
Sherwood Park Alliance Church
780-467-1454
1011 Clover Bar Road, Sherwood Park
www.spac.ca
Affliation: Alliance
Sherwood Park Presbyterian Church
780-464-2528
265 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
www.sherwoodparkpresbyterian.com
Affliation: Presbyterian
Sherwood Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church
780-467-2355
120 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
www.sherwoodpark22.adventistchurchconnect.org
Affliation: Seven Day Adventist
Sherwood Park United Church
780-467-7377
20 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
www.sherwoodparkunitedchurch.ca
Affliation: United
South Cooking Lake United Church
780-922-5378
3-22106, South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park
Affliation: United
St. John Lutheran Church
780-922-3443
52233 Range Road 221, Sherwood Park
www.stjohnsardrossan.org
Affliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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St. Thomas Anglican Church
780-467-5730
4 Raven Drive, Sherwood Park
www.sttomsherwoodpark.com
Affliation: Anglican
St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Parish
780-464-4177
51 Broadway Boulavard, Sherwood Park
www.stsophiaparish.com
Affliation: Ukrainian Catholic
Trinity Baptist Church
780-464-4040
22550 Township Rd 530, Sherwood Park
www.trinity-baptist.ca
Affliation: Western Baptist Convention
Victory Baptist Church of Sherwood Park
780-417-3421
52261 Range Road 231, Sherwood Park
www.victorybaptist.ws
Affliation: Independent Baptist
Victory Church
780-417-6979
190-2899 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park
www.victoryinthepark.org
Affliation: Victory Churches International
Wind Word Christian Fellowship
780-416-0425
Rm 35, 2016, Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
www.iwindword.ca
Affliation: Charismatic Church non-denominational affiliated with
the International Association of Healing Rooms
Wyecliff Bible Chapel
780-998-4514 or 780-467-0968
169-22560 Wye Road, Sherwood Park
Affliation: Brethren Chapel
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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.
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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 identified with a
severe disability or delay as defined 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
fluency 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.
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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.
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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:
• find 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.
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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.
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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
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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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continued
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 forefinger
• Target small objects
• Stack 3-4 blocks
• Turn page of a book
• Scribble
• Fill and empty containers
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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 five 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
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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
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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
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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 difficult 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
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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
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Calendar of Community Events
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January
February
• New Years Day
• World Snow Day
• Family Literacy Day
April
• Volunteer week
• Get Prepared
Strathcona
July
• Play Days
• Canada Day
• Winter Play Day
• The Great
Pastry Caper
• Winter Walk Day
• Family Day Unplugged
• Toboggan Party
May
June
• Arbor Day
• Ardrossan Farm Days
• Pitch in
• RCMP Bike Rodeo
• Canada Nature
Play Day
• Ardrossan Picnic
and Parade
• International Mud Day
August
September
• Play Day
• South Cooking Lake
Trail Day
October
November
• Hallaballoo
• National Family Week
• Harvest Hoedown in
Hastings Lake
March
• Remembrance Day
• Christmas in the
Heartland
• Celebration of Lights
• Day of the Child
Calendar of Community Events
• Festival of Leaves
• Neighbour Day
• Strathcona County
Wilderness Centre
Open House
December
• Hastings Lake
Winter Solstice
• New Years Eve
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24 Hour and Emergency Numbers
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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
(The Support Network)
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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
Emergency Numbers
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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
Non-Emergency Numbers
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