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Welcome to the

Fort St. John
Child Development Centre

The Child Development Centre is a registered non-profit organization that has provided services to children and youth with developmental and/or support needs, and their families in Fort St. John and the surrounding region since 1973.

Our programs specialize in early interventions therapies, infant development, Indigenous infant development, family supports, respite and life skills, behavioural supports, autism services and supported childcare.  In addition, the CDC provides an early year’s family drop-in program, outreach services, and inclusive preschool and daycare programs.

Who we help

We offer a wide range of programs based on the needs of the child, youth and family.  Experienced and skilled therapists, consultants, interventionists, educators and support workers partner with families to support health, growth, and development.

We accept referrals for children or youth:

  • Who have both short term and long-term needs.
  • Who have delays in communication, fine motor, and/or gross motor skill development (small and large movements, daily living skills, walking, crawling, talking, eating).
  • Who are at risk of developing delays; these include children born prematurely or who had prenatal exposure.
  • Who are under 5 and have behavior and/or social emotional concerns (social and emotional regulation).
  • Who have difficulty participating in home, community, childcare, or pre-school settings.

You can make a referral by filling out our convenient online form or by contacting us.

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Our Programs

We offer a variety of services and programs to promote growth, development and well-being.

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Resources

A collection of helpful links to information and other agencies to assist parents and caregivers.

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Support or Donate

You can help the CDC achieve it's goals and provide quality services to local children and families!

Child Development Centre 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser

The CDC of Fort St. John is excited to announce our first annual 50/50 fundraiser in conjunction with this year's Talent Show! - Grab your tickets now!

Funds raised by this raffle will directly support improvements in accessibility and an expansion of services.

Final day to purchase is April 30, 2025 and the lucky winner will be contacted on May 1, 2025 to claim their prize.

Thank you for supporting our children, youth, and families!

Contact & Location

10417-106th Ave,
Fort St. John, BC V1J 2M8

The Fort St. John Child Development Centre is funded in part by the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development and Northern Health Authority.

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We respectfully acknowledge the Dane-zaa lands within Treaty 8.  We are grateful to live, work, play and grow in this beautiful region.  It is an honor to build and maintain our relationships with the Beaver, Cree and Metis peoples, in peace and friendship.