What We Do
The Family Resource Centre is for all families with children aged prenatal-5 years in Tisdale and area. We provide free learning experiences for the families to come together, play, and explore. The Family Resource Centre also is able to suggest other professionals that can help your family strive for success.
Programs at the TAEYFRC
All families are welcome! This includes new parents, caregivers, grandparents, single parents, low income families, Indigenous families, children with varying abilities and new Canadians.
There is no cost for families to visit the Centre. All programs are FREE.
Open Play
Who: Parents and kids 0-5
What: Parents and kids play together
Why: Early Learning
Little Chefs
Who: Parents and kids 2-5
What: Cooking/baking
Why: Early Learning, Family Wellness
Story Circle
Who: Parents & kids 2-5
What: Literacy and arts activities
Why: Early Learning
Infant Massage
Who: Caregivers and their infant aged newborn to 6 months
What: Guided Massage and Bonding
Why: Wellness & Early Learning
Rhythm Makers
Who: Parents and kids 2-5
What: Music and movement activities
Why: Early Learning
Who We Are
Family Resource Centres in Saskatchewan
Click on the locations below for more information on each FRC
Other Professionals You May See at TAEYFRC
We have ongoing partnerships with the following professionals or agencies.
Early Learning Professionals in the Area
Here is a list of other organizations in our area to help serve early years families. If you are interested in an application or more information on one of these items please get in touch with us.
* Means we can do a referal to this professional.
Caregiver Connections
Who: Parents and caregivers
What: Presentations and/or activities
Why: Family Wellness, Information & Referrals, Parent Education
Babies & Me
Who: Parents & kids 0-18mo
What: Infant play, activities, and/or information
Why: Early Learning, Family Wellness, Information & Referrals
Jr. Discovery Club
Who: Parents and kids 2-5
What: Science activities
Why: Early Learning
Sip & Stroll
Who: Parents and kids 0-5
What: Walk with wagons, strollers, or bikes
Why: Early Learning, Family Wellness
Take Home Kits & Lending Library
Who: Parents and kids 0-5
What: Early learning and wellness kits or resources
Why: Early Learning, Family Wellness
Jenna Tkaczyk
-Mental Health & Addictions
Danielle Ewanus, Glenda Dmyterko, & Amber Howat
-Autism Program
Shanda Lamontagne & Sarah Morrison
-SHA Public Health Nurses
Terrace Rau
-SHA Dental Health Educator
SHA Public Health
SHA Nutritionist
Dental Health Program
*North East Early Childhood Intervention Program (NEECIP)
Licensed Child Care
*Autism Services
*Speech & Language Pathologist
*Pediatric Physical Therapy
*Child and Youth Mental Health Therapy
*Tisdale Elementary
School-Prekindergarten
North East Newcomers
*North East Outreach & Support Services
Leora Bergen
Program Coordinator
Leora has worked as a certified Educational Associate with the North East School Division for over 25 years, encompassing all grades during that time. She has over 15 years of experience in the early years as an EA in the Pre-Kindergarten program. As Program Coordinator, Leora will be developing and facilitating daily programs that will be run at the TAEYFRC as well as working behind the scenes to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Centre as well.
Desirea Binning, B.Ed.
Program Designer
Desirea comes to us with 15+ years of experience as a Teacher, Administrator, and Special Education Teacher. She received her Bachelor of Education in 2010 from the University of Saskatchewan and holds a post-graduate certificate in special education and a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology and Special Education from the University of Saskatchewan. As program designer, Desirea is often behind the scenes making partnerships with agencies, collecting and reviewing data, and developing a strategic plan to best meet the needs of the families of TAEYFRC.
Lauren Wallis
Facilitator
Lauren is one of the first faces you will see coming into our building. Lauren has her ECE level 1 and has worked in childcare for 5+ years. As the facilitator, Lauren will be actively on the floor with families engaging in open play and planned activities. She is involved in planning programs alongside the coordinator.