We welcome YOU to the Launch Pad!
Graham Bell-Victoria School
56 Grand St Brantford
Open Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
It is FREE and everyone is welcome!
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 Jennifer Boughner-Barber 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 Launch Pad is at Graham Bell-Victoria school which is not a peanut-fee school, however there are children with peanut allergies that come to the Launch Pad, so we ask that you bring “peanut-free” snacks in the room.
The Parachute Program – Transitioning to Parenthood is also hosted by Kids Can Fly and facilitated by Jane Flinders. This is a support group for moms who are facing challenges in this new life phase. It might be a needy baby, lack of personal support, post partum depression or a general feeling of being overwhelmed at times. Located at St Andrews Church, 95 Darling St, the Parachute Program runs Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. There is child care and the free taxi can be used 519 752 1010. For more info call Jane 519 755 9482. Confidentiality is assured.
See what is going on in the Launch Pad
Winter 2013
