Revelstoke

DIRECTORY

There are many website resources listed in thisDirectory. For Free Public Access Computers visit:

Okanagan Regional Library at 605 Campbell Ave. Formore information call 250-837-5095

orVisit Revelstoke Child Care Society atRoom 124-1001 Mackenzie Ave. or call 250-837-6669.

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Early Childhood Development Committee 2

Some Handy Phone Numbers 3

Physicians/ Prenatal Classes 4

Midwifery 5

Revelstoke Public Health 6

General Pregnancy Info 7

Prenatal Nutrition 8

Breastfeeding Information 9

Pregnancy and Post PartumMental Health

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Self Care 11

Infant Health and Safety 12-13

Okanagan Regional Library 14

Revelstoke Child Care Society 15

Welcome Wagon 17

Children’s Services Directory 17

Speech-Language Services 18

More Information 19

Mother Goose 20

Community Connections 21

Table of Contents

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Revelstoke Early ChildhoodDevelopment Committee:

We are a coalition of service providers, parents, andbusinesses interested in creating the best environmentpossible for the children of our community. TheRevelstoke Early Childhood Development (ECD)Committee is committed to strengthening supports andservices for families with young children in our community.Positive early childhood development benefits our entirecommunity. If you share our vision, please join us!

Our Vision for Revelstoke:Revelstoke envisions a caring community that acknowledges, valuesand supports the shared responsibility of investing in young childrenso that they may live, learn, play and dream in safe and healthysurroundings.

For up to date program and event information:Children’s Information Board: located at the RevelstokeCommunity Centre on the way to the Reception Desk. Thisboard is updated weekly and provides the latest brochures,event and program information.Young Children’s Monthly Calendar: The latest programand event information for young children. The Calendar isdisplayed at the Revelstoke Community Centre and a numberof organizations throughout our community. Call to have youremail address added to our list so that you receive the calendardirectly!

For more information on programs and initiatives,please contact Tracy Spannier,Early Childhood DevelopmentCoordinatorPhone: 250-805-2305Email: revelstokeecd@gmail.comWeb: revelstokeearlychilddevelopment.com

The Revelstoke ECD Committee appreciates support from Success by 6,Children First and community partnerships with Revelstoke Credit Union and

the Revelstoke Community Foundation.

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Some Handy Phone Numbers:

Community Connections ………………… 250-837-2920

Children Services Directory……………… 250-805-2305

Ministry of Children and

Family Development……………………… 250-837-7612

Okanagan College (Prenatal Programs) ... 250-837-4235

Okanagan Regional Library....................... 250-837-5095

Public Health ............................................... 250-814-2244

Queen Victoria Hospital.............................. 250-837-2131

Selkirk Medical Clinic ................................ 250-837-9321

Revelstoke Child Care Society ................... 250-837-6669

Rev. Early Child Development Committee 250-805-2305

Revelstoke Women’s Shelter……………… 250-837-1111

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Physician Services

For emergencies call 911

Queen Victoria Hospital1200 Newlands Road.250-837-2131

There are several family doctors who practice at the

Selkirk Medical Group101 West 1st Street.250-837-9321

Information on all health services available in Revelstokecan be found in the Revelstoke Social Services Directory:http://www.revelstokesocialdevelopment.org/

Prenatal ClassesPrenatal Complete SeriesThis information series includes 4 sessions,plus a hospital tour. Topics covered includelabour and delivery, interventions andcomplications, postpartum for mother andbaby, breastfeeding and newborn care.

Please note: All courses take place at Queen VictoriaHospital.

Financial assistance is available if needed - please enquirewith the receptionist at Okanagan College, 1401 W 1st Street.

For more information on Okanagan College coursesand services please call: 250-837-4235

Midwife ServicesMidwives in British Columbia offer primary care to healthypregnant women and their newborn babies from earlypregnancy, through labour and birth, and up to six weeksafter birth.

BC Ministry of Health funding coversthe cost of midwifery care for all BCresidents with a valid Carecardthrough the BC Medical ServicesPlan.

It is important to note that coverage isprovided for only one type ofhealthcare provider for healthypregnancies in BC.

To find out more including:What is a midwife? Do I need a referral? What are myoptions?Visit: http://www.bcmidwives.com/

For Midwifery Services in Revelstoke contact:

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Revelstoke Public Health1200 Newlands (Queen Victoria Hospital)

Phone: 250-814-2244

C a n s o m e o n e h e l p m e ?Pregnancy, childbirth, and new parenthood bring physicaland emotional changes. Knowing what to expect can makethese changes easier to handle and enjoy.

Contact a Public Health Nurse at 250-814-2244 to learnabout important information such as:

Choosing a health care provider

What to expect during prenatal visits

How your unborn baby is developing

What you should eat during pregnancy

Keeping active and gaining an appropriate

amount of weight

Information for dads-to-be

Supports for new mothers

Immunization information

Providing health infor-

mation

Referral and resources for

nutrition, parenting, child development,

healthy lifestyles.

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There is tons of great information out there but it is important to find sources youcan trust. We have asked Public Health to recommended trusted sites and resourcesfor this directory. Call Public Health to check that you are getting the bestinformation for you and your child.

General Pregnancy InformationSociety of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ofCanada Womens Health informationincludes useful resources on pregnancy,labour, and delivery http://www.sogc.org/health/pregnancy_e.asp or call: 1-800-561-2416

Baby’s Best Chance: This website is filled withup-to-date and practical information, useful toolsand resources for women,expectant parents, andfamilies with babies and toddlers up to 3 years ofage: www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca/

HealthlinkBC– Specific information on Pregnancy - call 811 or visit:http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/special/hw197814.html

Healthy Pregnancy-Healthy Canada—a website provided by theGovernment of Canada. This site includes resources on healthy eatingand a healthy pregnancy.http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/preg-gros/index-eng.php

A Healthy Pregnancy—information provided by the Public HealthAgency of Canada. This site includes the Healthy Pregnancy Calendar,the Healthy Pregnancy Quiz as well as links and resources.Call (604) 666-2083 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-gs/index-eng.php

Healthy Choices in Pregnancy (Provincial Health Services Authority) -working to support healthy choices for women who use substancesduring the childbearing years. Resources and information on theprevention of FASD. Website: http://www.hcip-bc.org/Phone: 604-875-2189

Canada’s Food Guide: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Following theCanada Food Guide can help women eat the amount and type of foodthat is right for her and her baby. Website: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-

an/food-guide-aliment/choose-choix/advice-conseil/women-femmes-eng.php

Perinatal Services BC: An agency of the ProvincialHealth Services Authority. Information and resourcesto optimize neonatal, maternal, and fetal health. Web-site includes “The Pregnancy Passport” which detailswhat to expect throughout pregnancy and childbirth.Phone: 1-604-877-2121.Website: http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/default.htm 7

Prenatal NutritionFrom Health Canada: 1 (866) 225-0709

Prenatal nutrition information and additionalrecommended resources from HealthCanada - http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/prenatal/index-eng.php

Canada’s Food Guide is available in multiple languages. Youcan order a hardcopy or check out information online. - http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php/

Pregnancy Weight gain calculator -Learn about healthy weight gain to promote a healthypregnancy: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/prenatal/hwgdp-ppspg-eng.phpWeight Gain Calculator: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/prenatal/bmi/index-eng.php

My Food Guide Serving Tracker for pregnant women aged 19-50 years - http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/track-suivi/table_female-femme_preg-ence_age19-50-eng.php

Society of Obstetricians and Gynecolgists of Canada (SOGC)Healthy Eating, Exercise and Weight Gain - a balanced diet,regular exercise, and healthy body weight promote goodhealth, and have a positive effect on your pregnancy.1 (800) 561-2416http://www.sogc.org/health/healthy-eating_e.asp

BC Health Link: Dial 811 to speak to a dietitian.Pregnancy and Nutrition: Learn about the importance of FolicAcid and Folate http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile38c.stm

Interior HealthA Healthy Baby is Worth the Weight this site shares

information about weight gain and health.

http://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourHealth/HavingABaby/Pages/

HealthyBabyWorthWeight.aspx

Revelstoke Nutitionists:

Contact information for nutritionists practicing inRevelstoke can be found In the Revelstoke SocialServices Directory:http://www.revelstokesocialdevelopment.org/ 8

Breastfeeding Informationand Resources

Breastfeeding Inc.: At Breastfeeding Inc. the aim is to empower parents byensuring they receive the most up-to-date information to assist them with theirbreastfeeding baby. Breastfeeding resources include free information sheets,video clips and articles – www.drjacknewman.com

www. breastfeeding.com includes breastfeeding Q&Adiscussions and multiple topics such as Getting Prepped,Working Mamas, Latches and Positioning and more.

The La Leche League Canada encourages, promotes, andprovides mother-to-mother breastfeeding support andinformation – www.lalecheleague.org

Healthlink BC Breastfeeding information. Includes answers to questions suchas why and when should you breastfeed? How do you know if your baby isgetting enough milk? Does your baby need anything other than breast milk?When should you get help? Info available in English, French, Chinese, Punjabi,Spanish and Vietnamese.Go to: http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile70.stm

Breastfeeding after Breast and Nipple Surgeries. This site providesinformation and support to mothers who wish to breastfeed after surgeries-http:/bfar.org

Multiple Births Canada - includes information and supports for parents ofmultiples (including breastfeeding). http://www.multiplebirthscanada.org/english/index.php

All Babies and Toddlers Need Vitamin D—this interiorhealth pamphlet provides information on why babies needVitamin D, how much they need and the best ways toprovide it. http://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourHealth/HavingABaby/Documents/Vitamin%20D.pdf

Local Breastfeeding Support in Revelstoke: ContactRevelstoke Public Health for breastfeeding supportwith our local health nurses. 250-814-2244 9

Understanding Your Mental Health duringPregnancy and Postpartum

Information fact sheets from BC Mental Health:Depression during pregnancy - http://www.bcmhas.ca/NR/

rdonlyres/43B5D558-E9CB-4ADA-97E4-604E2BBCE131/52702/RMHDepressionDuringPregnancyFactSheet.pdf

Baby blues & postpartum depression - http://www.bcmhas.ca/NR/rdonlyres/43B5D558-E9CB-4ADA-97E4-604E2BBCE131/52703/RMHBabyBluesPPDFactSheet.pdf

Coping with depression during pregnancy andfollowing the birth - http://www.bcmhas.ca/NR/rdonlyres/1076EDD8-

CEE9-451F-AE1B-D5C3B2DD2DBD/0/BCRMH_CWD_Sept2011.pdf

Perinatal depression treatment options - http://www.bcmhas.ca/NR/rdonlyres/43B5D558-E9CB-4ADA-97E4-604E2BBCE131/52704/RMHPNDTreatmentFactSheet.pdf

Pacific Post Partum Support SocietyA non‑profit society dedicated to supporting the needs ofpostpartum mothers and their families. They also publishPostpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Self‑Help Guide for Mothers.Website: http://www.postpartum.org/Phone: 604‑255‑7999

BC Womens Hospital Reproductive Mental Health ProgramProvides counselling to women with depression in pregnancy and after birth. -http://www.bcwomens.ca/Services/HealthServices/ReproductiveMentalHealth/default.htm

24 Hour Crisis Line1-888-353-CARE (2273)

BC Mental Health Information LinesOffers information and advice 24 hours a day.Phone: 310-6789 (no area code needed) - this is aprovincial line. This line provides empoweringemotional support and information.

In Revelstoke, call Public Health (250-814-2244), yourhealth care provider (doctor or midwife) or 811 10

Self CareYou are the most important person in your child’s life.

You need to take care of yourself in order to be able to bestcare for your child. Consider your nutrition, sleep, andexercise needs.

Supports and Information Resources:Motherisk – includes information on morning sickness, drugs inpregnancy and breastfeeding, use of supplements (vitamins), herbalproducts and more: http://www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp orphone: 1 (877) 439-2744

Health Canada Fetal Alcohol Specrtum Disorder, information - http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/diseases-maladies/fasd-etcaf-eng.phpFor more information contact our local FASD Key Worker at(250) 833-0164 ext. 7 or emailkeyworker@shuswapchildrens.ca

Tabacco ReductionQuit Now - www.quitnow.ca/Smokers helpline - http://www.smokershelpline.ca/On the roasd to quitting – guide to becoming a non-smoker - http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/tobac-tabac/quit-cesser/now-maintenant/road-voie/index-eng.php

HIV and PregnancyHIV Treatment In Pregnancy - Motherisk -

www.motherisk.org/women/hiv.jspCanadian Federation for sexual health -

http://www.cfsh.ca/your_sexual_health/stis-and-hiv/hiv-aids/hiv-and-pregnancy.aspx

You can have a healthy pregnancy if you are

HIV positive – CATIE - http://www.catie.ca/en/practical-guides/you-

can-have-healthy-pregnancy-if-you-are-hiv-positive

For local support, call Public Health (250-814-2244), your healthcare provider (doctor or midwife) or 811

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Infant Health and SafetyHealthLink BC: call 811 (24 hours a day) to talk to anurse, pharmacist or dietitian. You can get answers toyour health-care concerns, including when to see adoctor or visit Emergency. Check your symptoms, gethealth fact sheets or learn more about your healthquestions from a trusted source.Website: http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/

Call Revelstoke Public Health at 250-814-2244

BC Drug and Poison Information Centre Website: http://dpic.org/Phone toll‑free: 1‑800‑567‑8911

Child safety seats BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation Child Passenger Safety

Information Line. Call to find out more about child passenger safety.Website: http://www.bcaaroadsafety.com/child-passenger- safety/Phone toll-free: 1-877-247-5551

ICBC - tips and information to ensure you are installing andusing your child’s car seat correctly. Website:http://www.icbc.com/road-safety/safer-drivers/child-seats

Transport Canada—up to date information about car seatrecalls, public notices and safety. http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

Road Safety Recalls Database - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/7/vrdb-bdrv/search/Search.aspx?lang=eng

Consumer product safety Health Canada: Consumer Product Safety (cribs, sleepwear etc) -

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/cons/index-eng.phpPhone: 1‑866‑662‑0666

Safe Sleeping Safe Sleep for Your Baby: learn more about how to create a safe sleep

environment for your baby- Public Health Agency of Canada - http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/dca-dea/stages-etapes/childhood-enfance_0-2/sids/bsse-essb-eng.php

Safe Sleep for Babies and Healthy Sleep for Your Baby and Child- Caringfor Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society - www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/safe_sleep_for_babies

Safe Sleep Tips: SIDS Canada – http://www.sidscanada.org/safesleep.html 12

Infant Health and Safety

Your Home:Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE) Tipsto make your home healthier for kids.Website: http://www.healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/

Helpline for ChildrenA child is anyone under the age of 19. Abuse can be physical, emotional, orsexual. Abuse can be abandonment, desertion, neglect, ill treatment, or failure tomeet the physical, emotional, or medical needs of a child.Anyone can call the Helpline for Children for help 24 hours aday, including parents who are afraid they might hurt their childor if you know a child is being abused. You can callanonymously.Website: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/getting_help/help.htmPhone: 310‑1234 (no area code needed)

Immunization:ImmunizeBC: This website has information about immunizations in BritishColumbia, including common questions and chat with an online nurse. Website:http://immunizebc.ca/ Call Public Health at 250-814-2244.

Vaccination and Your ChildA web page of the Canadian Paediatric Society that answers many commonquestions about having your child vaccinated.Website: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/vaccination_and_your_child

General:Caring for Kids

A website designed to provide parents with information

about their child’s health and well‑being. Developed by the

Canadian Paediatric Society.

Website: Caring for Kids

Resources recommended by Revelstoke Public Health and Baby’s Best Chance:http://www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca/tools-and-resources/further-information/community-resources.html#key

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REVELSTOKE BRANCHOPEN HOURS:Tuesday: 12-8 p.m.Wednesday 12-7 p.m. 605 Campbell AvenueThursday 10-4 p.m. 250-837-5095Friday: 10-5 p.m. www.orl.bc.caSaturday: 10-5 p.m.

Prenatal Information: Pregnancy books Baby Name Books Music on CD Prenatal Exercise and Information

on DVDs

After Baby Arrives: Parenting Books Parenting Magazines Books on parenting Music on CD Books on CD Baby Board Books Picture Books Online Library to Go Ask about our children’s programs

Families are welcome!Come on in to get your library card.

There is something foreveryone at the Library!

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Revelstoke ChildCare SocietyRoom 124-1001 Mackenzie AvePhone: 250-837-6669Email:revelstokeccrr@live.caWebsite:www.childcarechoices.ca

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Before Baby Arrives:

Borrow pregnancy information books

Come on in and learn about community programs and

services for families.

Music CDs to enjoy with your growing child

After Baby Arrives:

Parenting Books

Baby board books and children’s picture books

A full range of early childhood development resources.

Borrow developmentally appropriate toys

Borrow infant and toddler equipment (including baby

swings, playpens, and Exersaucers.)

Child Care information and referrals.

The Child Care

Society is a non-profit

organization that works to

provide parents with

information about quality child

care choices and early childhood

development and supports child

care providers through training,

education and resources.

Your community’sbest source of childcare informationand resources.

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The next few pages willgive you some ideas on

where to findinformation and an

introduction to someprograms for families

with babies.

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Welcome WagonWelcome Wagon is a Canadian-owned,FREE greeting service for familiesexperiencing lifestyle change.

Welcome Wagon brings gifts and valuableinformation from local businesses and civicorganizations to help you and your baby. All this is free for you.

For more information about Welcome Wagon or to request a visit, go towww.havingababy.ca In Revelstoke, call Coralie Dias at250-837-5890.

Children’s Services Directory:Pick up your copy of the Revelstoke Children Services Directory to learnabout the programs and services available to your family. You can finda copy at the following locations:

Revelstoke Child Care Society:Room 124, 1001 Mackenzie Ave

Revelstoke Early Childhood Development: Room120, 1001 Mackenzie Ave

Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society: 314- 2nd Street East

Ministry of Children and Family Development: 210Garden Ave.

StrongStart Centre: Room 130-1001 Mackenzie Ave

ECD Children’s Information Board

Children’s Information Boards at the Community Centreand Neighbourhood Learning Centre:Check the information board across from the reception desk at theRevelstoke Community Centre and outside the StrongStart Centrein the Neighbourhood Learning Centre (located at Begbie ViewElementary) for information on events, programs and services forchildren and families.

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Open Monday-ThursdayRoom 134-1001 Mackenzie Ave

8:30 to 4:30

Phone: 250-837-4285Email: Carolyn.duncan@interiorhealth.ca

It’s never too early totalk, read and sing to

your baby!If you have any questions regarding speech,language or hearing difficulties please contactCarolyn Duncan at the number above.

Feel free to ask Carolyn questionswhen you see her out at theStrongStart Centre, at Mother Goose,or at local children’s events such asthe annual Teddy Bear Picnic.

Revelstoke Speech and LanguageServices are dedicated to improvingthe communication skills of childrenage 0 to 6 years of age.

Speech-Language Services

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Watch for More Information:

Watch for the monthly YoungChildren’s Calendar for thelatest information and eventsin Revelstoke. To be added tothe email list please send arequest to Tracy at

tspannier@cbal.org or pick up a copy of the calendar atthe Revelstoke Community Centre Children’s BulletinBoard (across from the reception desk) or at the ChildCare Society at Room 124-1001 Mackenzie Ave.

Recreation: Please note thatrecreational activities includingprenatal yoga, swim classes and familyprograms are offered throughout theyear. Please contact Parks, Recreationand Culture at 250-837-9351 orwww.cityofrevelstoke.com or consultthe City of Revelstoke Leisure Guidefor up to date information.

Baby Talk

A weekly series of guest speakers on avariety of topics (such as languagedevelopment, nutrition or babymassage). Watch for sessions in theYoung Children’s Calendar or callPublic Health at 250-814-2244 forinformation.

Fun withyour little

one!

What is the Revelstoke Mother Goose Program? A fun and free program for your family A chance to share rhymes, songs, stories, and giggles

with your infant to three year old! A chance to meet other parents! Snacks for everyone! Don’t let the name Mother Goose mislead you—Dads and other

family members are welcome too!

Little Goslings Activity Time:Older brothers and sisters (3-5) are invited to attend Little Goslingsduring Mother Goose. This program is a fun time with rhymes, storiesand a craft facilitated byqualified staff.

Call the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy at 250-805-2305or drop in to Room 120-1001 Mackenzie Ave for dates and timesof the next session!

RevelstokeMother Goose

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314, 2nd Street EastFor information call 250-837-2920 or

website: www.community-connections.ca

Parents & Community Together (PACT)A relaxed, and informal drop-in group for any family with preschool agedchildren (0 -6 years old) . Group leaders facilitate discussions on bothparenting and personal issues, provide information on a variety of familyoriented topics, demonstrate play and craft activities and make referrals toother services the family may need. Parents determine discussion topicsand activities. Funded by CAP-C (Public Health Agency of Canada).

Every Monday and Thursday 9:30 – 12:30Call Cathy Girling 250-837-2920 ext. 38

Community Connections Baby Bundles ProgramThis program provides items specifically for pregnant andnew moms including prenatal vitamins, nutritious food andnewborn necessities.Call Patti Larson at 250-837-2920, ext. 28

Infant Development Program - The Infant Development Program is afamily centered service that supports families raising children between birthand 3 years of age who are at risk for or have a developmental delay ordisability.

Any parent who has questions about their youngchild (birth to three years) may contact the InfantDevelopment program.

For more information, contact Amanda MacIntosh,Infant Development Program Consultant at250-837-2920.

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RevelstokePrenatalServices

Directory

This directory was created by the Revelstoke Early Childhood Development Committeewho appreciates support from Success by Six, Revelstoke Credit Union and ChildrenFirst. For more information please contact us today!

Forth Edition

Revelstoke Early ChildhoodDevelopment Committee

Room 120-1001 Mackenzie Ave, Box 2059,Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0

Telephone: (250) 805-2305Fax: (250) 837-6668

E-Mail: tspannier@cbal.orgLocal information on the web:

www.revelstokeearlychilddevelopment.com

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