Comox Valley Child Development Association

Please note that the main building upper ramp will be undergoing repairs for most of the month July. We apologize for the inconvenience and will send out notification once this has been completed. Thank you for your understanding.

The Aboriginal Supported Child Development and Supported Child Development Team was out delivering Cumberland donuts today as a small thank you to the Comox Valley Schools staff who partnered with the CVCDA to host Kindergarten Transition Meetings for families preparing for this important milestone.

These meetings help families feel welcomed, supported, and connected as their children begin their school journey. We are grateful for the collaboration and commitment of school staff across the valley.

When schools, families, and community partners work together, we help create a stronger, more connected village for Comox Valley children and families.
Cumberland Village Bakery Comox Valley Schools

qathet/Powell River CCRR hosted a gathering of Early Years Educators on the evening of May 27th.

The gathering was held in the Pavilion at Willingdon Beach - overlooking the Ocean - glorious weather and spectacular view of Vancouver Island.

Our guests were treated to a sit down catered dinner - the tables were decorated with lace table clothes, China plates, candles, mini lights, fresh flowers, cedar rounds and goodie bags filled with chocolates. We had a drumming circle with Boomtaka Drumming instructor Chris Weeks - it was magical! Guests were singing, drumming and dancing!

Guests were welcomed to explore the 4 craft tables - rock painting, inking, felting and fairy doors. Wonderful creations were made.

It was beautiful to see our Early Years Educators come together for an evening just for them and to mingle and make connections. It was a joyful evening. - Michelle Carty

We are celebrating our collective efforts to continuously expand AccessAbility for the people we serve and the community we live in!

On May 15th, we were honoured to welcome students from the North Island College Early Childhood Care and Education Program and give them a tour of what we do and the services we provide to the community.

Some of the comments from the students:

Thank you!

- for welcoming our class into your spaces and taking the time to share about what you do in our community. Theresa B.
- I was so impressed with the resources we have in our community. Danielle
- for showing us the facilities. I was really interested about the autism centre! Yuxiao
- for showing me another path I could take professionally.
- for being a resource and support for so many people. I learned so much that I will carry with me. Jorja
- for informing us about the programs and resources both families and educators have. Amber
- for the information shared with us around “Belonging” and the many useful resources.
- for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for supporting children and families in our community. Deanna

Thank YOU NIC ECCE students!

It was great feedback to hear and take with us, especially when we engage in fostering community relationships with future care providers.

On Saturday May 2, we had our Child Care Appreciation event at Airforce Beach. What a beautiful day it was! Thanks to all who came out to celebrate and network. We had sign making, games and a great show from some of the SNOWBIRDS! What a day! Again, thanks for all you do in our community for children and families! You are loved!

A gigantic THANK YOU to ALL of the amazing child care providers!

In honour of all MMIWG2S+, those we have lost, those who are still missing, and those who have survived. May 5th, 2026 is Red Dress Day. Please attend if you can. All are welcome.

This is a great resource for Parents, happening in Campbell River on Friday April 10th.