The Launch Pad

We welcome YOU to the Launch Pad!

Imagine a place where you are always welcome, where children have the opportunity to explore, play, socialize and be kids in a safe environment and where their parents and caregivers are supported. Imagine that it is free to attend and that you can even take a free taxi ride to get there! This place exists and it is called the Launch Pad.  Kids Can Fly has hosted this parent and child program since 2008.

At the Launch Pad we believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. We know that children learn best through play and we follow the research of the late Dr Fraser Mustard, that the first six years of life set the stage for lifelong learning, health, behaviour and well-being.

“the first six years of life set the stage“

The Launch Pad is really special because it is 100% sponsored by Bill and Dorothy Campbell, a local couple who believe that investing in the early years is very important for the future of our children and community.

The Launch Pad is located within Graham Bell –Victoria School at 56 Grand Street in the Terrace Hill area of Brantford.  The Grand Erie District School Board provides the space free of charge and Kids Can Fly administrates the program.  It is staffed by Jane Flinders, RECE, who has over 30 years of experience working with children and parents and who has special skills in music and infant programming. Our supply teachers are Nancy Corke and Lisa Collins.  If you need transportation, and live within the city limits, you can contact Brant Taxi and ask to go to the Launch Pad.  Service is FREE.  Remember to ask for car seats and give 45 minutes notice.

Launch Pad Facts:

It is located at Graham Bell-Victoria School, 56 Grand St Brantford
Contact Jane by telephone at 519 755 9482
It is open Tuesday – Friday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
It is FREE and everyone is welcome!
The program is for children from birth to age 6 as well as parents and caregivers
The staff are experienced professionals in early child development
We have FREE transportation through Brant Taxi – call 519 752 1010
The Launch Pad is open ONLY when school is open.  Closed PD and Snow Days.
Activities include creative art, sensory, dress up area, puzzles, construction toys, books and puppets, baby corner, music and story circle plus gym time twice weekly.

The Health Unit runs a Well Baby Clinic on Monday mornings from 9:30a.m. – 12 noon at the Launch Pad.
The Launch Pad is also home to the Parachute Program for parents or caregivers with babies in the first year.  It is offered Wednesday afternoons.  This program is free but you need to register in advance. Call Jane at 519 755 9482 for info.