Childcare / Family Services

List of Childcare centres in Grand Falls-Windsor:Download Document Now

The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor has a number of Childcare options for families. Somebody looking for childcare can choose one of the following options:

Find a babysitter privately and pay them
Place your child(ren) in a Licensed Child Care Provider Home
Place your child(ren) in a Licensed Childcare Facility
Use the childcare centers offered at the place of study or workplace
There are advantages and disadvantages to choosing any of the above for your children; however, there are many issues to consider when making your final childcare decision. 

Licensed Child Care Facility

A Licensed Child Care Facility is a center that has been approved to operate a child care program. There are advantages and disadvantages to place your children in a Licensed Child Care Facility.

Helpful Links

Department of Health & Community Services http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/
Improving Child Care Services for Canadian Families:
http://childcaretoday.ca/files/ADCO20child20care20paper_1.pdf
Godaycare http://www.godaycare.com/Newfoundland%20And%20Labrador
Childcare Resource and Research Unit http://www.childcarecanada.org/

Child Care Benefits and Deduction Links

Canada Child Care Tax Benefit (CCTB) http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/cctb/menu-eng.html
Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/goc/cctb.shtml
Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit (NLCB):
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4114/t4114-e.html#P300_22145
Child Disability Benefit (CDB) http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/disability-eng.html

Meeting People

Meeting people in a new community is important and can be achieved by getting involved in activities that are happening.  The following section will provide numerous ways in which an individual can participate in the&n bsp;community life of Grand Falls-Windsor.

There are many community and neighborhood centers in Grand Falls-Windsor that offer programs and activities for residents to join and interact with other individuals.  Visit one of these organizations and ask what programs they offer and you will find many opportunities to be involved with your family.

Fitness Centers

Exploits Valley YMCA-Frances M. Nichols Community Centre

The Exploits Valley YMCA is a charity that enables personal growth in Spirit, Mind and Body through participation, partnerships and service to the community

Programs Offered

• Fitness Programs (including Fitness Classes-Circuit Training, Total Body Workout, Strength & Conditioning, Palates, Karate, Butts Legs & Tummies, Line Dancing etc).
• Usage of weights and cardio equipment in cross training centre
• Aquatics (including General Swimming, Family Swimming, Lane Swimming, Teen Swim, Child Swim, Aqua Fitness, Aqua Motion, Lane Swimming & Swimming Lessons for all ages).
• Group Cycling
• Squash Courts & Programs
• Men’s Basketball
• Trainer Available
• Hot Tub & Sauna
• Gymnasium
• Child Care Programs
• Seasonal Activities & Events (Including Valentines Day Events, St. Patrick’s Day Events, Christmas Events, Remembrance Day Events, Canada Day Events etc).

Fundamentals Family Fitness Centre

Music & Art Studio

Bee Creative Arts Inc-Music Instructions

Corinne’s Studio & School of Art

Desiree’s Music Studio

Organizations

Harmsworth Public Library

The Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts

Grand Falls-Windsor Lions Club

Exploits Lodge

Rotary Club

Kiwanis Club

Lord Northcliffe

Senior Citizens Recreation Centre/Exploits Valley 50+ Club

Status of Women Central-Women’s Center

Volunteering

Volunteers are individuals who donate their personal time and service of their own free will. Volunteering with organizations in Grand Falls-Windsor will enable you with the opportunity to integrate into the community and gain valuable experience. There are many reasons to become a volunteer:

Meet other individuals

There are a variety of positions available

• It’s personally rewarding, satisfying and FUN!
• Opportunity to share your skills and talents with others
• Gain work-related skills and experience
• Organizations will recognize your efforts
• (Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists)

Here is a list of some of the Volunteer Opportunities available in the community:

Canadian Blood Services                

Canadian Cancer Society

Canadian Paraplegic Association

The Arthritis Society

Duggan Street

Additional Helpful Links

Who Cares NL: www.whocaresnl.ca
National Survey For Giving, Volunteering and Participating www.givingandvolunteering.ca
Community Services Council-Newfoundland & Labrador http://www.envision.ca/pdf/FactSheetJan2004.pdf

Multicultural Events and Activities 

There is a Multicultural Group in Grand Falls-Windsor that has been active on and off since 1991. This Group has a high interest in getting to know immigrants and their culture while providing them with the opportunity to display their pride and joy in all facets of their culture, especially ethnic art, cuisine and dress. The Committee celebrated its first Multicultural Night on December 6, 1991 at the Lion’s Hall, Main Street and continued to hold activities and events throughout the year.

For further information about this Group, contact: