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.

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Our Team

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Clare Paterson

Executive Director

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

Clinical Consultant

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.

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Caileigh Flannigan

Play Therapist
Clinical Supervisor

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.

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Laura Blair

Program Assistant and Intake Coordinator
Bright Starts Program Coordinator

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

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.

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Julie Sine

Play Therapist

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.

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Stephanie Hubbard

Play Therapist

Stephanie is a Registered Social Worker and Play Therapist with a passion for supporting children and youth through life’s challenges.

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Katelynn Kitamura

Child and Family Counsellor

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.

Alyssa Taylor

Communicative Disorder Assistant

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

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45+

Years

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100+

Programs

7000+

Families

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6000+

Children