Accessing Services & Supports
All Daybreak programs are at no cost to families with young children.
Below you will find information on how to access our various programs.
Family Home Visiting
If you are looking for information about our Family Home Visitation Program, simply call our main office and ask to speak with one of our FHVP staff.
They can provide you with information on how the program supports complex families in need.
Children’s Program
If you are interested in enrolling your children in our licensed Children’s Program, simply call our main office.
Ask to complete an Initial Referral form. Our staff will take your general information and a member of the Admissions Team will reach out to discuss next steps.
Parenting Groups
Our parent groups, workshops and information sessions are posted on Daybreak Community Programs Facebook page.
If you have trouble accessing the page, simply call our main office for more information.
Healthy baby Club
Pregnant and looking for prenatal support?
Call our main office and ask to speak with one of our Community Outreach staff. You can also text Adriana at 709-730-4943 or Rhonda at 709-631-4718.
Playgroups & More
Our playgroups, active play, park days and other groups are free for families with young children.
To join us, just drop in to a group near you.
All drop-in groups are listed with the day and time on our website calendar. Come and join us today!
Daybreak is not a regular child care centre; it is a parent child centre. Our focus is on “supporting the entire family”. Staff is available to assist your family in a way that is helpful to you.
Admissions
The Daybreak Admissions Committee includes staff of the Children’s Program and Parenting Program. Referrals for admission to Daybreak may come from:
- Self-referral
- Family and friends
- Department of Children, Senior and Social Development
- Public Health Nurses
- Doctors/Specialist
- Janeway Child Development Learning and Rehabilitation
- Professionals including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech & Language
- Early Childhood Educators
- Direct Home Services
The Committee meets monthly to review all new referrals. Contact with the family is ongoing as the Committee works with them to determine if Daybreak is the best opportunity for the child and the family.