Sometimes the best thing you can do for your family is take a little time off to look after yourself!

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This free respite program provides temporary relief from care for parents with children aged birth to six years old. Children take part in a quality, play-based early learning program while parents take some time to:

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• go to job interviews, attend appointments (medical, legal, financial), etc.

• clean the house, take care of repairs and maintenance, run important errands

• have a break from from parenting to improve overall family functioning and stability
   

Call 780-471-3737 for information or to register.​

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Highlights:​​

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Childcare communities by age:

• Exploration Community: for children aged birth to 2.5 years old

• Discovery Community: for children aged 2.5 to 6 years old

• both communities are staffed by qualified early childhood educators

• all children are served healthy meals and snacks

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Flexible scheduling:​

• available hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday to Friday

• booked as needed: families can schedule an hour or two, a morning, the full day

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Access to full Norwood services and supports​:

• parent and family supports: mental health therapist on-site, 'Ages and Stages' questionnaires, in-home visits, and more.

• referrals to other services throughout Edmonton