Northumberland Child Development Centre provides a wide range of services enabling individuals to reach their full potential. Established in 1979, the Centre has evolved in response to the needs of the community, aspiring to create innovative and effective opportunities which support people at all stages of individual development.
Northumberland Child Development Centre delivers services with the financial support of grants from private foundations and government, donations and participant fees.
We embrace learning internally and through our efforts to exchange knowledge with program participants and other community organizations.
Committed to continuous improvement, we are accountable to our program participants and funders, involving all stakeholders in organizational development to guide service delivery.
Our Team
Clare Paterson
Executive Director
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With an extensive history of leadership in organizational and community development, Clare is passionate about building innovative, inclusive services to support the well-being of children, youth and their families.
Hannah-Sun Reid
Infant and Child Development Consultant
Play Therapist
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Hannah is a certified practitioner, supervisor and trainer in Play Therapy, Theraplay and DDP who generously shares her knowledge and experience inspiring excellence in our clinical service delivery.
Caileigh Flannigan
Play Therapist
Clinical Supervisor
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Caileigh is a Registered Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist, Certified AutPlay Therapist, and Certified Trauma and Resiliency Practitioner. She believes that all individuals are doing the best with what they have, and strives to build up the capacities of children, youth, and families.
Laura Blair
Program Assistant and Intake Coordinator
Bright Starts Program Coordinator
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Laura, with many years experience in human services, is committed to supporting vulnerable children and families, promoting their growth and connection to community. As Centre first contact, Laura is dedicated to ensuring children, youth and families in need of service begin their journey with a clear path.
Adrienne Altman
Speech Language Pathologist
Chantelle Collymore-Mullin
Infant and Child Development Specialist
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With many years experience in the field of early intervention, Chantelle is passionate about ensuring that the family of each infant and child in her care has access to the resources and guidance essential for their child’s success.
Julie Sine
Play Therapist
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Julie A Sine is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Play Therapist who is dedicated to supporting children using a variety of techniques unique to the individual needs of each child in her care.
Stephanie Hubbard
Play Therapist
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Stephanie is a Registered Social Worker and Play Therapist with a passion for supporting children and youth through life’s challenges.
Katelynn Kitamura
Child and Family Counsellor
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Katelynn is a Registered Social Worker and Child and Youth Worker who is committed to working with families in a collaborative model to meet their unique family goals.
Kathy McKenzie
Bright Starts Program Facilitator
Alyssa Taylor
Communicative Disorders Assistant
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With a breadth of knowledge and experience in supporting children and their communication, Jill enthusiastically engages with each child in a meaningful way to ensure their success.
Board of Directors
Wayne Smith
PRESIDENT
Pamela Buttery and Karen Richens
VICE PRESIDENT
Bruce Gerow
Morgan Stout
Sydney Waller
Phil Redford
Roger Wilson
SECRETARY/TREASURER
45+
Years
100+
Programs
7000+
Families
6000+
Children
