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Child Development & Parenting Support

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Becky Verishine, Child Development & Parenting Support Coordinator
Email: becky.verishine@forces.gc.ca
Phone: (403) 544-5567

An important part of my job is providing parents with resources on topics such as behaviour management, child development, childcare information and parenting support available in the surrounding area. I have an abundance of resources on everything from crafts to behaviour management at your disposal, including workshops like "1-2-3 Magic".

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. My office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm.

Be sure to view the Links page for alternative childcare resources in Medicine Hat.

Programs Offered through Child Services:

Kiddie Kare

This is a center that is run for parents and their children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years of age. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Parents may register their child for a regular spot, or if space permits, they can use the drop-in service. Please call ahead. Kiddie Kare will run a mini-summer camp for children age 2.5-4 yrs in the event that 'Little Gophers Preschool' closes over the summer vacation.

Lunch Program

This program is offered at the school for children who stay for lunch. Adequate supervision ensures the children's safety and well-being during the noon hour.

Summer Day Camp

Offered throughout the summer for ages 5-8, this program is filled with activities such as swimming, crafts, games, sports, fieldtrips and cooperative play. The program offers children a safe and fun environment in which to spend time with their friends, make new ones, and learn new skills.

Emergency Childcare Service (ECS)-Link to Brochure

Administered by the local MFRC, the ECS provides timely, affordable and regulated child care for CF families to address their child care needs. It supports the ability of CF member to be available for duty if their child care plan fails.
ECS also provides a resource to parents who require short and longer-term care by maintaining a list of regulated and/or approved local child care providers.