Aboriginal Head Start
(program)
(Courtenay) /
- For Aboriginal children 3-5 years
- Registration required
- Pre-school activities
- Meal provided
- Transportation provided
956 Grieve Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 334-2477
/ Mon–Thurs
9am-11:15am
12:45pm-3:30pm / Free
Early Years Aboriginal Program
(program)
(Courtenay) /
- For Aboriginal children birth-3 years accompanied by an adult
- Registration required
- Nourishing snacks provided
- Transportation assistance
1540 McPhee Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 465-9944 / Tues & Thurs
toddler group
Wed
infant group / Free
Baby Talk
(drop-in)
(Courtenay) /
- For parents & babies birth-6 months
- Guest speakers
- Resource library
- Mutual support
- Refreshments provided
489 Old Island Highway, Courtenay
Ph: Chris: 339-0194
/ Tues
10am-11:30am / Free
Community Action Program forChildren (CAP C)
(program)
(Courtenay) /
- For parents & children 2-6 years
- Information, resources, parent education, playtime
- Community guest speakers
- Lunch provided
- Transportation available
Ph: 871-7575 or 871-7577
Healthy Families Program Office
1507C McPhee Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 871-7575 or 871-7577 / Thurs
10am–11:30am / Free
Father Involvement Network
Dads and Kids Rec. Night
(drop-in)
(Courtenay) /
- For dads and children of all ages
- Games & Sports
- Networking
1540 McPhee Ave, Courtenay
Ph: Justin: 334-2477
/ 2nd & 4th Tues
6:45pm-7:45pm / Free
Healthy Babies
(program)
(Courtenay) /
- For pregnant women and moms & babies
- Food vouchers & prenatal vitamins
- Information & resources
- Breastfeeding support
- Community guest speakers
- One to one outreach support
- Lunch and transportation provided
1415 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 871-7575 or 871-7577
Healthy Families Program Office
1507C McPhee Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 871-7575 or 871-7577 / First Time Moms
Tues
10am-12pm
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Next Time Moms
Tues
11:30am-1:30pm / Free
Hummingbirds
(program)
(Courtenay) /
- For Aboriginal parents & children birth-6 years
- 6 week sessions
- Information, networking, education & play
- Cultural Component
- Meal Provided
- Registration Required
1625B McPhee Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 338-7793
Email: / Tues / Free
Immigrant Family Group
(dad’s welcome)
(drop-in)
(Courtenay) /
- Everyone welcome
- Practice speaking English with other participants
- Guest speakers
- Children’s activities
- Chinese/Vietnamese/Spanish interpreter
Unit C- 1001 Lewis Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 338-6359
Email: / Thurs
1pm-3pm / Free
Jumpstart
(program)
(Courtenay) /
- Licensed preschool program for children 3-4 years
- Registration required
- 3-5 days per week
- A program of the CV Child Development Association
1540 McPhee Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 898-4317
jumpstart@cvcda / Mon-Fri
(Sept-June) / Free (with subsidy)
Little Cruisers
(drop-in)
(Courtenay) /
- For parents & babies 7 months-14 months
- Guest speakers
- Support
- Resource library
- Refreshments provided
489 Old Island Highway, Courtenay
Ph: 338-5371
/ Wed
10am-11:15am / $1 per family
La Leche League
(drop-in)
(Courtenay) /
- For parents and children of all ages
- Breastfeeding support
- Breastfeeding information
300 6th St, Courtenay
Contact: Gillian Ingrey
Ph: 250-941-6450
/ 1st Mon
10:30am-12pm / Free
Mamacentric
(please register) /
- For mothers and babies over 3 months (toddlers welcome)
- Mother’s group focusing on self care, postpartum adjustment and life after baby
- Tea and snack provided
2644 Ulverston Ave, Cumberland
/ Tuesday
1pm-2:30pm / Free
Mini Franco Fun
(drop-in)
(Comox) /
- For parents & children 1 month-5 years
- Pre-school activities
1290 Guthrie Road, Comox
Ph: Dominique: 890-9330
/ Fri
9am-10:30am / Free
Mother Goose & Friends
ESL Mother Goose & More
(program)
(various locations) /
- For parents, babies & young children
- Rhymes, raps, songs, stories
1540 McPhee Ave, Courtenay
Ph: Carlene: 338-5396
/ Tues / Free
New Discoveries
(drop-in)
(Courtenay) /
- For parents & children birth-6 years
- Ongoing parenting programs
- Music group
- Lunch provided
1580 Fitzgerald St, Courtenay
Ph: Shanda: 338-6200 / Mon & Thurs
10am-12pm
Fri
10am-1pm / Free
Parents & Peanuts
(drop-in)
(Black Creek) /
- For parents & children birth-5 years
- Crafts, games, singing, storytelling
- Lunch provided
- Parenting groups
2001 Black Creek Road
Ph: 337-5190
Facebook Page: New Discoveries / Fri
10:30am-12pm
(Sept-June) / Free
Parent and Tot
(drop-in)
(Denman Island) /
- For parents and children birth-5years
- Games, stories and crafts
1100 Northwest Rd, Denman Island / Fri
9:30am-11:40am
(Sept-June) / Free
Parents and Tots
(program)
(Fanny Bay) /
- For parents and children birth-5 years
- Crafts, play
- Networking
7793 Island Highway
Ph: 335-9022
/ Tues
9:30am-11am / Free
Parents N’ Tots
(drop-in)
(Lazo) /
- For military parents & children birth-5 years
- Playtime
- Support, resources
- Please bring a snack
Ph: Rose: 339-8211 local 7232 / Mon & Fri
9:30am-11:30am / Free
Plum Postpartum
(please register) /
- For all postpartum mothers and babies from birth – 12 weeks (toddler siblings welcome)
- Supportive place to learn, share and meet other new mothers
- Series of topical postpartum related sessions
2687 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland
Ph: 890-0832
/ Wed
2pm-4pm / Free
Purple Dragon (PacificCARE)
(drop-in)
(Courtenay) /
- For parents & children birth-5 years
- Free childcare information and referral
- Childcare subsidy assistance
- Drop-in playgroup
237 3rd St. Courtenay
Ph: 338-4288
Local: 250 or 236 / Tues
9:30am–11am
call to confirm / Free
Stay n’ Play
(program)
(Courtenay) /
- For parents & children 4 months-1 year
- Information, resources, parent education & playtime
- Community guest speakers
- Lunch provided
- Transportation available
1415 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 871-7575 or 871-7577
Healthy Families Program Office
1507C McPhee Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 871-7575 or 871-7577 / Thurs
12:30pm-2pm / Free
StrongStart (SD.71)
(drop-ins)
(various locations) /
- For parents & children birth-5 years
- Play and learn together, circle time, games
- healthy snacks provided
- Website:
Miracle Beach El - Mon & Wed: 8:45am-11:45am
Aspen El – Tues & Thurs: 8:45am-11:45am
Royston El – Mon & Fri: 8:30am-11:30am
Puntledge Park El – Wed: 8:45am-11:45am / Courtenay El
Ph: 338-5396
Brooklyn El
Ph:334-5500
Queneesh El
Ph: 334-4089
Cumberland El
Ph: 336-8521 / Phone or see website for more information
(Sept – June) / Free
Toddler Drop-In
(drop-in)
(Hornby Island) /
- For children birth-2.5 years
- Parents may stay or drop their child off
- Information, support, parent education and playtime
2100 Sollans Rd, Hornby Island
Ph: April: 335-2037 / Tues & Thurs
9am-12pm
(Sept–June) / Free
Toddler Time
(program)
(Courtenay) /
- For parents & children 12-24 months
- Information, resources, parent education and playtime
- Community guest speakers
- Lunch provided
237 3rd St, Courtenay
Ph: 871-7575 or 871-7577
Healthy Families Program Office
1507C McPhee Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 871-7575 or 871-7577 / Wed
10am-11:30am / Free
Tot Stop
(drop-in)
(Comox) /
- For parents & children
- Crafts, play, circle time
Ph: 339-3966 / Tues & Thurs / Free
Vancouver Island Regional
Library Story Time
(program)
(Comox,
Courtenay,
Cumberland) /
- Parents & children
- Stories, songs, rhymes and more
- Website:
101-1720 Beaufort Avenue, Comox
Ph: 339-2971
300 6th St, Courtenay
Ph: 334-3369
2746 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland
Ph: 336-8121 / Phone or see website for more information / Free
Waiting for the Bus
(drop-in)
(Courtenay) /
- Parents & children birth-5 years
- Play & circle/story time
- Guest speakers
- Snack provided
241 Beecher Drive, Courtenay
Email: / Thurs
1pm-2:30pm
(Sept – June) / Free
Organization / Description & Website / Location / Time / Fee
CFB Comox Military Family Resource Center
(Lazo) /
- For all military families
- Various programs for all ages
- Website:
1473 Snowberry Ave, Lazo
Ph: 339-8211 local 7232
E-mail:
Facebook: comoxmfrc / Phone or see website for more information / Various
C.V. Child Development Association
(programs)
(Courtenay) /
- Parents and/or caregivers & children of all ages who need extra support due to developmental delays and disabilities
- Website:
Ph: 338-4288 / Phone or see website for more information / Free
Comox Valley Regional District
(drop-in & programs)
(Courtenay) /
- Various programs for all ages
- Coupon book available
- Website:
377 Lerwick Ave, Courtenay
Ph: 334-2527
Comox Valley Sports Center
3001 Vanier Dr, Courtenay
Ph: 334-9622 / Phone or see website for more information / Various
PacificCARE Childcare
(Courtenay) /
- Childcare resources and referrals
- Support for parents seeking childcare information
- Workshops for childcare providers
Ph: Sue: 338-4288 / Various / Various
Public Health Nursing
(Courtenay) /
- For people of all ages
- Information & support for newborns, breastfeeding & child health concerns
- Health promotion & disease prevention
- Immunizations
- Referrals to other community agencies
Ph: 331-8520 / Mon – Fri
8:30am-4:30pm / Free
Recreation Centres,
(drop-in & programs)
(Comox,
Courtenay,
Cumberland,
Black Creek) /
- See “Comox Valley Recreation Reporter”
- Various programs for all ages
- Website:
- Website:
- Website:
1855 Noel Ave, Comox
Ph: 339-2255
Lewis Centre
489 Old Island Highway, Courtenay
Ph: 338-5371
Cumberland Recreational Institute
2665 Dunsmuir Ave Cumberland
Ph: 336-2231
Black Creek Community Centre
2001 Black Creek Road
Ph: 337-5190 / Phone or see website for more information / Various
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For corrections, additions or questions, please email Amber Thomas
Program information can change frequently throughout the year, please contact each individual program to get the most current details.
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