Children's Program

Early childhood intervention is specialized support for young children typically from birth to school entry who are showing signs of developmental delay, disability, or difficulty that may affect how they grow, learn, and connect with the world around them.

Development in the early years covers a lot of ground: how children move and use their bodies, how they communicate and develop language, how they regulate their emotions, how they play, and how they begin to form relationships with other children and adults. When something isn’t developing the way it should or as quickly as expected, early, targeted support can make a significant difference.

Intervention doesn’t mean something is permanently wrong with a child. It means getting the right help at the right time, during the years when the brain is most responsive to learning and change. Research consistently shows that children who receive early intervention make meaningful gains in language, in behaviour, in social skills, and in their readiness for school and life.

At Moncton Headstart, our Children’s Program uses the HighScope® curriculum, a research-based approach built on the principle that children learn best through active, intentional play and positive relationships with caring adults. Our early childhood educators work closely with each child and with their family because we know that what happens at home matters just as much as what happens in our classrooms.