WELCOME TO THE BULKLEY VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Dear Families, Community Members and Stakeholders,
On October 13th, 2020 the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre Society’s Members passed a special resolution to legally change our name to Northwest Child Development Centre Society effective immediately.
As a Society we have been honored with our current name for many years. We have grown to include programs and services to over 30 communities within Northwest B.C. We have community-based locations in the Hazeltons, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, and partnership sites in Fort St. James and Houston with our Regional office in Smithers. Our Staff live in these communities as well. Our outreach model to our northern rural communities has been recognized as a strength from our local, regional and provincial funders as well as highlighted through our Accreditation Surveys. In response to community feedback and in alignment with our vision, mission, and beliefs our new name respects the region we serve.
We will be launching our new social media sites in the next two weeks.
Thank you for your support as we move forward together with this next step… building on the past to provide services to children and families in the future.
If you have any questions, please contact me at director@bvcdc.ca as well as 250-847-4122 – extension #1121.
Kerri Bassett
Executive Director
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Community Members,
Please be advised that all of our CDC locations will be closed for direct service delivery during the COVID-19 Outbreak.
Our Staff are available to support families and community members through an indirect service delivery model.
To contact our Staff in all communities, please call 250-847-4122 for our directory (Press 1 for Smithers, 2 for Hazeltons, 3 for Burns Lake and 4 for Vanderhoof or 0 for Regional Reception).
Also, please refer to our Staff Directory for email or texting contact information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly:
Kerri Bassett
Executive Director
director@bvcdc.ca or 250-876-8740
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - EVENTS - WHAT'S HAPPENING - and MUCH - MUCH - MORE ...
Child Care Resource and Referral Program - our webpage is now part of the BVCDC page!
CCRR is a program of the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre, we are closed for direct service during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Staff are continuing to work and deliver services indirectly.
*The lending library is available for borrowing again! Please contact Paula at 250-847-8824 (call or text) or email paula.neglia@bvcdc.ca to make arrangements!*
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REGIONAL CENTRE IN SMITHERS STAY AND PLAY GROUP
(Currently cancelled due to COVID-19, please watch for future updates)
A playgroup for you and your child in a safe environment that encourages learning through play!
WEDNESDAYS: 10 AM - 11:30 AM (0-3 years old)
FRIDAYS: 10 AM - 11:30 AM (0 - 6 years old)
Drop in! No cost! Snack provided!
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FESTIVAL OF TREES!!
What an amazing week!
VIP evening was a lot of fun, staff mingled with guests, Creative Roots dancers entertained everyone and the bidding continued.
www.facebook.com/bvchilddevelopmentcentre/
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WOW!! $35,003.25 is the amazing total raised by ALL OF YOU for 100% donated items from local businesses. Be assured the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre & The Salvation Army Smithers BC greatly appreciate your contributions to projects and supplies they wouldn't be able to complete or purchase without your support. THANK YOU SMITHERS & AREA!
and THANK YOU TOYOTA!
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www.facebook.com/bvchilddevelopmentcentre/
In support of BV Hospice Society and BV Child Development Centre
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Grand Opening a success!
"Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our Official Grand Opening of the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre's Regional Centre in Smithers. Our Society Members, Board of Directors and Staff are beyond thrilled with all of the support that has been shown throughout this project!" "Together we have made a difference!” For further information about Project Pinwheel and our final phase of developing our outdoor space, please contact Kerri Bassett, Executive Director, @ 250-847-4122 or director@bvcdc.ca .
What a wonderful event thank you to Board and Staff members who were kept busy giving tours and offering information about the programs and displays. CDC's 'Strider' the fox dropped in for a visit and greeted many of our visitors young and old.
Grand Opening is opened by Executive Director, Staff, Board, dignataries and families.
Simone Beattie, Physiotherapist in 'Strider's' Room [sponsored by BV Electric Ltd.]
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