Kids need to grow, and so do we. To improve service access and equity, and better serve the booming population in our region, Lansdowne Children's Centre is pursuing approvals to build a new children's treatment centre facility in Brantford. #ForTheKids Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Kids need to grow, and so do we. Lansdowne is ready to grow, and we need your support. Please add your name to this letter of support for a NEW Lansdowne Children's Centre facility in Brantford, addressed to Hon. Minister Michael Parsa at the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. CLICK THE IMAGE OF THE LETTER TO EXPAN D AND PREVIEW Share This Story Show Your Support... I am proud to offer my support for Lansdowne Children's Centre's request for Stage 1 planning approval, and respectfully ask that you prioritize Lansdowne through your Ministry’s results-based planning process later this year. Signed, First name Last name Email Place of residence Choose an option Write a message Submit I am proud to offer my support for Lansdowne Children's Centre... Jatinkumar in 590 Page 1 Brantford Please help to share our story. Click on an image to like it or share it on your social media. The population of our region is BOOMING . We are thrilled to welcome so many new families into Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. As demand for our services and supports GROWS, so does our need to GROW in response. It is time to build a NEW Lansdowne Children's Centre. The current wait list for services at Lansdowne Children’s Centre exceeds 2,449 children , nearly double the volume since pre-pandemic 2019. There is no more room to compromise. Board Member Mike Gatopolous is a parent of a child who attends Lansdowne. Mike is an active advocate, sharing the impact that Lansdowne services, resources and supports provided his family, and the purgatory of time spent on a waitlist. Seen here at a January 2023 meeting of Brant County council. Rogers TV20 (Kitchener/Brantford) produced this community feature, including comments from MPP Brantford-Brant Will Bouma and Executive Director Rita-Marie Hadley at the June 2023 Lansdowne annual general meeting. Stations at Accessible EarlyON foster learning, exploration, fun There’s a lot to do at the Accessible EarlyON program that runs on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the TB Costain SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street, Brantford, FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT We learn and explore through art, music, physical movement and sensory play. Co-facilitators Claire Soden, Development Consultant with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, and Ellie Murphy, Child Development Worker with Child and Family Services of Grand Erie, adapt the play and ac Sep 8 Lansdowne Families visit Apple Hill Lavender Farm in Norfolk County Lansdowne Children’s Centre families recently had the opportunity to visit Apple Hill Lavender Farm in Norfolk County. Families were able to enjoy a self-guided tour of the lavender fields and some of the apple trees, as well as a story time with farmer Jennifer Schooley reading the Robert Munsch classic, Mortimer, and Lansdowne Communications Coordinator and children’s author Tamara Botting reading one of her books, Big Bother Brother. Lauren O’Neill, Lansdowne’s Family Enga Aug 20 Lansdowne Children’s Centre Speech Services in Top 5 for Hamilton Spectator’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Lansdowne Children’s Centre is so honoured to be a Top 5 nominee for Best Speech Services in the Health, Beauty and Wellness category for the Hamilton Spectator’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Jul 30 Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosts annual general meeting Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s held its annual general meeting on June 15, 2026. It was a celebration of the year behind, and an eager glimpse at the road ahead. Jun 23 Grandview Kids CEO shares experience of concept to concrete for a new building Grandview Kids is a children’s treatment centre in Durham Region; its CEO, Tom McHugh, spoke about his organization’s journey from concept to concrete, outlining the pathway and experience of recently completing a new purpose-built facility in their community. Jun 19 Lansdowne Children’s Centre takes major step forward with selection of architect for new Brantford facility (L to R), Representatives of Montgomery Sisam Architects, Karine Quigley, Shannon Wiley, Wesley Gross; from Lansdowne Children's Centre, Rosemarie Press, Rita-Marie Hadley, and (far right) Tamie Aubin; and Miller McLeod and Rami Bouz of Colliers Project Leaders. Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development is pleased to announce the selection of Montgomery Sisam Architects for its new purpose-built facility in Brantford, marking a significant and celebratory milestone in May 26 The analysis in 2020 reported that the current Lansdowne space-needs are nearly triple the amount of space available in our 57-year old building. Children are Paying the Price and Can’t Keep Waiting: • Children in our community have had vital procedures delayed, suffered learning losses, and experienced devastating impacts on their physical and mental development. • These problems will continue to get worse without expansion. The challenges Lansdowne children face will only compound as they age and become more difficult to address. Everyday Matters in the Life of a Child: • Only one in three kids in Ontario receive services within the clinical standard, with the majority waiting almost three years to access services. • At Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford that ratio is only one in four kids. • Families are falling further behind and wait lists are longer than they have ever been. • Long wait times and limited resources are not new barriers to timely care, but these barriers have increased significantly since the pandemic began. It’s Time to Champion Children’s Healthcare: • By acting quickly, we can stop children from suffering and start their healing. • Children deserve a strong system of care that provides the care they need, when they need it, and where they need it. Dream Board | Architect Concept Art Spacious, open concept areas for connectivity, with access to daylight. Outdoor recreation areas designed with enhanced sensory environments. Spaces for individual and group play. Dedicated treatment and assessment areas, designed for program delivery. Universally accessible washrooms. Spaces to meet and work. Enhanced sensory environments for client therapy and recreation. Spaces that are calming and comfortable. With a new facility we can address serious limitations. We can: Offer improved accessibility at ground level and reach new heights in a multi-storey design, including consideration for the access and mobility needs of our clients and staff. Reduce wait time and welcome even more clients and their families to our expanded assessment and treatment facilities, with more capacity to grow our team of dedicated staff; Reduce environmental dangers by providing adequate on-site parking for all families and staff; reducing exposure to increasingly busy side streets and improved visibility at entrance and exit; Reduce travel time for client families by hosting more services, including sensory environment, respite and group activitieis on-site, while also reducing costs by eliminating rental fees; Host more group meetings, community events and recreation programs in expanded meeting rooms and recreation facilities, specially desiged to accomodate the needs of our clients; Deliver a more equitable, quality experience for clients and their families, in a comfortable modern environment without compromise to care and privacy. Together we can impact change in the lives of many families in our community in pursuit of our mission, to support infants, children and youth with physical, developmental or communication needs, and their families, and our vision, realizing the optimal potential for infants, children and youth. A New Lansdowne, A Community Effort The preparation for the new-build Lansdowne proposal included a full day visioning workshop to establish a direction for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Chi ldren's Centre. Hosted in December 2019 with Montgomery Sisam Architects, over 100 Lansdowne staff and community members, including the Mayors of Brant County, the City of Brantford and other City staff, came and offered their opinions on the test plans and the visioning boards. Each participant was also provided with three Red Dots that they could place on any portion of a given panel to anonymously indicate a preference. Of the Visioning Boards presented, the most dialogue centered around the Sensory Environment of the building as well as the different Open Office solutions for staff workspace. Feedback was universal in stating that the building should be as non-institutional as possible and that the environment should be engaging to the full age range of the clients who will use the building. Invest in their future. To learn how, CLICK HERE

Learning two languages bilingualism | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Learning two languages bilingualism Bilingualism is learning more than one language and being able to understand and communicate in these languages. Simultaneous Bilingualism is learning more than one language at the same time, from birth. Sequential Bilingualism is learning a second language after the first language is established, often when a child starts daycare or school. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Learning two languages bilingualism no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL026-15AS, communication, strategy, speech, development, learning, language, bilingual, parent, practice, patience, social, turn

Eating Strategies Part One - Basics of Encouraging Appropriate Meal-Time Behaviour | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Eating Strategies Part One - Basics of Encouraging Appropriate Meal-Time Behaviour This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. What is the difference between a Picky Eater and a Feeding Disorder. What sort of questions should you ask of your doctor? Learn about individualized goals and creating mealtime strategies, including Controlled Choices, and Building Motivation. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Eating Strategies Part One - Basics of Encouraging Appropriate Meal-Time Behaviour no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Eating #Behaviour #GoalSetting

JOB POSTING: Speech Language Pathologist (TFT) View All Job Posts Date Published: Date Closing: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 DOWNLOAD Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Salary Range: $38.31 to 43.54/hour Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 Department: Speech Location: Brantford & Surrounding Communities (Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk) Position Type: Temporary Full-Time Unionized: Yes Existing Position: Yes What you'll do · Provide and document accurate assessment for clients referred to Lansdowne · Establish and implement a goal-oriented treatment plan, in cooperation with the family and, if appropriate, other service providers · Provide and facilitate the attaining of appropriate equipment through recognized resources · Provide support to parents, childcare centres and schools in the form of education where appropriate · Provide treatment services in accordance with best practices, department practice and LCC policy. · Follows health and safety policies, programs and procedures · Perform other duties as assigned. Why you'll love working here Growth: Training, mentorship, and career development for all stages Purpose: Work that makes a difference in our community Belonging: Employee committees, inclusive policies, and a culture of respect Benefits: HOOPP retirement plan Education, Qualifications and Certifications • Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology • Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech –Language Pathologists of Ontario Experience and Knowledge • Experience working with clients who have special needs • Extensive pediatric experience of at least 2 years in providing service with a special needs population. • Demonstrate ability to work within a family-centered approach • Proof of immunizations or willingness to obtain Accessibility & Inclusion Lansdowne Children’s Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. APPLY TODAY Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role excites you. We welcome applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Or, please send your application by e-mail to: apply@lansdownecc.com APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants , however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted

Brantwood Community Services | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Brantwood Community Services Brantwood Community Services helps adults and transitional aged youth to achieve goals and live the life they want. BCS provides an extensive range of supports including residential, respite, recreation and seating clinic for transitional aged youth and adults with a developmental disability and other complex needs. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Brantwood Community Services no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Board Member Vincent Vilaca, Centre Board - Lansdowne Children's Centre. Serving the needs of the children and youth, and their families, who access services and support for communication, developmental and physical needs, at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. < Back Previous Next Vincent Vilaca Board Member Vincent Vilaca joined the board in 2023. As a former client of Lansdowne as a child, volunteering on the Lansdowne board is Vince's opportunity to give back and support the kids, just as Lansdowne supported his journey.

Board Member, Chair Diversity Equity & Inclusion SubCommittee, Chair of Prof. Advisory Comm., Vice-Chair Governance Comm. Vicky Smith, Centre Board - Lansdowne Children's Centre. Serving the needs of the children and youth, and their families, who access services and support for communication, developmental and physical needs, at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. < Back Previous Next Vicky Smith Board Member, Chair Diversity Equity & Inclusion SubCommittee, Chair of Prof. Advisory Comm., Vice-Chair Governance Comm. Vicky Smith joined the board in 2023. Vicky's work experience has been in the field of client care, both direct client care and managerial leadership experience. Vicky is a lifelong advocate of client/family centred care and believes this will assist her in becoming an effective Lansdowne Centre board member.

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Important information about client rights. Start Here Guide: Know Your Client Rights Return Next Lansdowne Children’s Centre is a safe and respectful space for all. We are committed to fostering an environment where clients, families, staff, volunteers, and visitors feel supported, understood, and safe—whether in person, virtually, or in writing. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, violence, aggression, or disruptive behaviour. No yelling. No bullying. No hate speech. No threats. To protect the wellbeing of our team and community, any staff member may end a client interaction or appointment at any time if they feel unsafe. Together, we uphold respect, kindness, and inclusion. While involved with Lansdowne Children’s Centre as a client, client family, and/or client caregiver, you have the right to: Be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect. Have your language, culture, religion and sexual orientation respected. Receive care in an environment free from abuse, exploitation, retaliation. Have your have questions and concerns heard without intimidation or fear of reprisal, and to expect Lansdowne staff to provide a timely response to your concerns. Receive quality care and service, in a clean and safe environment. Privacy and confidentiality of your health information and record of care. Be involved in decision making regarding your child. Receive information and answers to your questions about Lansdowne services, your child and your child’s individual service experience. Give or refuse consent to any proposed care and to be advised of the risks and benefits of the service being proposed. Be informed of any unanticipated service reductions and contingency plans related to your child’s service. Click here to learn more about Lansdowne's Family-centred Guiding Principles Return Next

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Connect with Family Engagement services and events, and explore free resources available to all client families. Start Here Guide: Caregiver Corner and Family Engagement at Lansdowne As a Lansdowne client caregiver/family you have immediate access to online resources, our resource lending library and free caregiver events offered by Family Engagement services. Caregiver events provide an opportunity for client families to connect, share stories and feel supported by peers who share your challenges and understand your emotions. Where can I learn more about Family Engagement events? Caregiver Corner bulletin boards at Lansdowne sites Visit the Family Engagement page on the website Visit the Event calendar on the Lansdowne website Read the Lansdowne Link e-Newsletter, shared monthly by email Return Next

What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School | Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School Before they can start to read and write on their own, young children need a strong foundation of emergent literacy skills. Studies show that children who start school with higher levels of these skills go on to have greater academic success. Janice Greenberg, Director of Early Childhood Services at The Hanen Centre, identifies what these emergent literacy skills are and why they’re so important. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: School Age, Kindergarten, Speech, Reading, Literacy, Communication, Learning

100% of proceeds go towards supporting programs for children and youth in our community. Your Smile Cookie purchase from participating Tim Hortons restaurants in Brantford provide support to Brant Food for Thought and Lansdowne Children's Centre Fondation. Volunteer Pre-Order Locations Social Media About Us Share your most creative ideas for including Smile Cookies at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! Prizes available. Submit Your Recipe Would you like to decorate Smile Cookies in Brantford? Register Online Print Poster Use the online registration to signup as a Smile Cookie decorator at a date, time and participating Tim Hortons restaurant location in Brantford. Minimum age 14-years old. Cookie decorators will arrive 15-minutes ahead of their shift and check-in at the payment counter. Please have hair pulled back and wear a hat, cap or cover. Do not bring a bag or backpack. Decorating supplies and instructions will be provided. Shift availability is subject to change at the discretion of the store manager. No photos permitted behind the counter (ie. back of the house). Seating area photos are permitted. SignUp portals close April 23, 2025. What's in a Smile Cookie? Whether you have allergy concerns or are just curious about what goes into the delicious chocolate chunk cookies. Ingredients PDF Submit Your Smile Cookie Recipe, Support Lansdowne Kids Apr 15 Smile Cookie Campaign Recipients, Lansdowne Children’s Centre and Brant Food Selected by Tim Hortons Apr 15 Celebrating Brantford’s most successful Smile Cookie campaign to date, Lansdowne Children’s Centre May 21, 2025 1 2 3 Pre-Order Your Smile Cookies PDF ORDER FORM - SMILE COOKIES TIM HOTONS APP - ORDER LINE To pre-order Tim Hortons Smile Cookies you can: 1) Submit your order form online to a local Tim Hortons restaurant, selecting your day and time for pick up. Must be submitted by Friday, April 24 by 4:00 p.m. Orders may be picked up between April 27 and May 3 at participating locations. Payment is required at pick up. 2) Print and complete the PDF order form and submit it to a participating Brantford Tim Hortons Restaurant no less than 48 hours before your specified pick up date and time. 3) Visit the Tim Hortons app and place your order 4) Order with Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Skip the Dishes for delivery (service charges may apply) PRE-ORDER SMILE COOKIES ONLINE Participating Tim Hortons Locations Where can I order (get) Smile Cookies in Brantford to help support Brant Food For Thought and Lansdowne Children's Centre? PRINT PDF - TIM HORTONS LOCATIONS BRANTFORD Address City Postal Code 184 BRANT ROAD ST GEORGE N0E 1N0 177 PARIS RD BRANTFORD N3R 1J2 226 WEST STREET BRANTFORD N3R 3V2 80 KING GEORGE ROAD BRANTFORD N3R 5K4 236 KING GEORGE RD BRANTFORD N3R 5L4 84 LYNDEN RD BRANTFORD N3R 6B8 610 WEST STREET BRANTFORD N3R 6M7 265 KING GEORGE ROAD BRANTFORD N3R 6Y1 50 MARKET STREET SOUTH BRANTFORD N3S 2E3 648 COLBORNE STREET BRANTFORD N3S 3P8 206 HENRY ROAD BRANTFORD N3S 6V1 225 HENRY STREET BRANTFORD N3S 7R4 11 SINCLAIR BOULEVARD BRANTFORD N3S 7W4 360 CONKLIN RD BRANTFORD N3T 0G8 440 COLBORNE ST. BRANTFORD N3T 0J2 164 COLBORNE STREET WEST BRANTFORD N3T 1L2 53 DALHOUSIE STREET BRANTFORD N3T 2H9 155 LYNDEN ROAD BRANTFORD N3T 5L8 1290 COLBORNE ST. E. BRANTFORD N3T 5M1 BRANTFORD'S SMILE OF THE DAY PHOTO CONTEST To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. We're looking for the biggest and brightest smiles! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @BrantFoodForThought and @LansdowneChildrens and share your Smile Cookie smiles! Tag us and add #smilecookie for a chance to WIN prizes like a Smile Cookie Plushie or Tim Hortons gift card! Winners will be announced daily on our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) MEDIA RELEASE NOTE: by tagging @LansdowneChildrens and/or @BrantFoodForThought you are agreeing to allow both organizations to re-share your image, and/or contact you directly by messenger should your photo be selected as a photo of the day. Non-winning photos may also be shared in promotion of Smile Cookie campaign and in recognition of your great support for Brant Food For Thought and/or Lansdowne Children's Centre. Should you have questions or concerns about this offer and/or featured photos, please contact Joshua Paxton, communications supervisor with Lansdowne Children's Centre, by email at jpaxton@lansdownecc.com About Us Brant Food for Thought Brant Food for Thought supports over 12,530 students every week through 62 nutrition programs, including 60 elementary and high school programs and two community-based programs. This year alone, BFFT will provide an estimated 1.45 million breakfasts, morning meals, and snacks to local students. BFFT programs operate in every Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) elementary and high school in Brantford and the County of Brant, as well as Ste. Marguerite-Bourgeoys School and W. Ross MacDonald School, ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for students across the region. Visit, www.brantfoodforthought.ca Lansdowne Children's Centre Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides rehabilitation, respite, and recreation services for infants, children, and youth with additional needs, supporting more than 6,000 families throughout the Grand Erie region. Services are delivered at sites in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe, as well as licensed childcare centers, before and after school programs and early learning environments in Brantford and Brant County, and in Grand Erie District School Board classrooms. Smile Cookie funding helps Lansdowne families access specialty equipment and devices that support child development and provides children and youth with opportunities to participate in programs where they can explore their abilities, build confidence, and connect with friends in safe, supportive environments. Visit, www.lansdownecentre.ca

Communicate and Wait communication strategies | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Communicate and Wait communication strategies These strategies remove the ability to only answer “yes” or “no” and encourages a child to use the specific name of the object. The strategies also provide a chance for a child to comment or react. Offer desired objects bit by bit … • This strategy works well at snack time: pour only a little juice or milk into your child’s cup, so that they have to ask you for more several times during snack time • Be the “keeper” of all of the pieces: when playing with toys that have multiple pieces (e.g., puzzle, blocks, etc.), keep all of the pieces in a bag or container, encouraging your child to request one piece during each turn Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Communicate and Wait communication strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL26-08AS, communication, strategy, waiting, parent, speech, development