Reach Child Development Centre
Community Resource For Families That Have Children With Special Needs
At Reach we offer a variety of child development programs designed to meet a wide range of needs. These include services for children & youth with autism.
We have brought together professionals with expertise and knowledge in a variety of areas, including Early Childhood Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Behavioural Consultants, Child Development Consultants, Occupational Therapists, Infant Development Consultants and others with extensive experience supporting families and children.
Our family centered philosophy means that your needs determine our direction. Our programs and services are modified as families’ needs change. Need help navigating our programs? REACH Programs for my Child Visual shows the age, access and geographical area in one easy image. Download our Main Program Brochure in PDF format and we also offer a REACH Programs guide in Punjabi.
Programs are available in Delta, Surrey and Langley B.C.
Reach Child Development Programs
Infant Development Program
The Infant Development Program (I.D.P.) is for children under the age of 3 who are at risk for or are presenting a delay in their development.
Reach Autism Program
The Reach Autism Program is for children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Families can use autism and at-home funding to pay for services.
Delta Connex - Key Worker Program for Complex Behaviours & prenatal exposure
Delta Connex is for parents/guardians who have children who have been prenatally exposed or present with complex behavioural challenges. Program is for children up to the age of 19 years old.
Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program
Provincially funded program that is designed to specifically meet the needs of children of Aboriginal heritage who require additional support. The program is developed with cultural values, beliefs, and traditions in mind.
Therapies Programs
The waitlist and therapies programs offer speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy to children from age birth to kindergarten entry age.
Positive Behavioural Support Program
A provincially funded in-home support program for families with children with special needs, including children with autism, ages 3 to 18 years old who present with behavioural challenges.
Positive Connections
The Reach Positive Connections program is a three prong approach to family support. It is comprised of parent education classes, in-home behaviour support and a support group for siblings. Please contact your CYSN social worker for more information and referral.
Supported Child Development Program
In order to be effectively included in a child care setting, it’s recognized that some children may require some extra support. This program helps support children from birth to 12 years of age and in some special circumstances up the the age of 19.
Reach Counseling For Children & Families
Provides counselling for families, individuals, and couples in Delta, B.C. who have a child with a developmental disability. Counselling may address a variety of issues ranging from marital stress to depression to social anxiety.
Punjabi Speaking Parent to Parent Support Group
The Punjabi Parent to Parent Support Group welcomes parents and caregivers within the Punjabi-speaking community who have children with special needs. Led by compassionate facilitators, this group provides a safe space for sharing stories, offering mutual support, and accessing resources tailored to the needs of Punjabi families. Whether discussing parenting challenges, community resources, or navigating funding options, members find camaraderie and understanding within this supportive environment.
English Speaking Parent to Parent Support Group
Join our English Speaking Parent to Parent Support Group, facilitated by Priya Nair, a REACH Family Navigator. If you’re a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs, we invite you to join our caring community of support. Our group provides a safe, non-judgmental space for parents to collaborate, share stories, and offer support. We also offer opportunities to connect with resources in the community, get answers to parenting questions, and discuss funding options.
Respite, Social Groups & Resources
Cedarbrook Respite House
Cedarbrook is REACH’s staffed overnight respite home. Cedarbrook is focused on improving the quality of life for families and their children by providing temporary respite for the family in a space where children and youth can grow and learn.
Respite Care - Child Care Service
Respite care gives families temporary relief from the challenges of caring for a child with a developmental disability. Whether this relief is for a few hours, a day, a weekend or longer depends on the families needs.
Reach GCT TEENS Social Saturdays
Social group for youth,12-18, with developmental disabilities held at REACH Child Development Centre. This program provides outings, activities and social interactions for participants.
FORTIS BC Sibshops Program
FORTIS BC Sibshops, is a monthly group for children and youth who have a sibling with a diagnosis. It offers a safe and special place where siblings are provided education on neurodiversity and skill building.
Down Syndrome Support Group
The Delta Down Syndrome Support Group is committed to empowering families in our community by providing invaluable resources and support. Through engaging guest speakers including REACH therapists, community professionals, and relevant programs, we tackle common challenges head-on, offering vital information and fostering a supportive environment.
Reach Child Development Preschools In Delta BC
Reach Developmental Preschool offers all children a stimulating, emergent program to develop their physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive skills to their full potential. Reach’s emergent curriculum embraces the principles of the BC Early Learning Framework and the Live 5-2-1-0 Program, bringing nature and healthy living into learning experiences.
The Preschool Program offers enhanced support for whole family development with an on-campus PARENT EDUCATION CENTRE where parents can find resources, learning materials and multi-disciplinary expertise from Reach’s child development experts. Further learning opportunities will be available for parents through monthly Parent Workshops and helpful online resources that parents can read and download.
What can you expect from Reach preschool?
Highly Qualified Teachers
All of Reach’s preschool teachers are provincially certified Early Childhood and Special Needs Educators and hold current first aid certificates. All employees of Reach have been cleared through the Criminal Records Review Board.
Multi-Disciplinary Professionals
Our preschool is enhanced by working in partnership with other professionals including Speech-Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Supported Child Development Consultants, and Kla-How-Eya Association Social Workers as well as the Delta School District and the local library, public health and dental services.
Kindergarten Readiness and Skill Building
Our activities and environment are designed to promote kindergarten readiness skills including large and small motor skills, cognitive skills, creative development, self-help, communications, and socialization.
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