Programs
Supporting Eastern Shore Families Since 1994!
Kids 'n' Elders at the Birches
Registered drop-in inter-generational program for children aged 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
Program Description
Kids 'N Elders is an inter-generational fun & social weekly playgroup. Parents/caregivers and children, ages 0-5 years, join senior residents, from the local Birches Home for Special Care, at their site. Sessions include free play, snack, craft, circle time, stories and songs.
Upcoming Sessions
ESFRA Program Policies
Attendance - Arrival: Please arrive on time to ensure the program’s structure is maintained. - Absence: Notify the Family Centre (902-827-1461) if unable to attend. Do not use Facebook. - Cancellation: After two missed sessions without notification, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. - Closures: Programs do not run on school holidays or during inclement weather. Confirm by calling or checking our Facebook page. Regular closures include major holidays (e.g., Christmas Break, Canada Day, Thanksgiving). Participation - Footwear: Wear indoor footwear for safety and cleanliness. - Illness: Stay home if sick and notify ESFRA if dealing with communicable diseases. - Engagement: Arrive on time and actively participate for everyone’s benefit. Etiquette - Cell Phones: Keep phones on vibrate; use only for emergencies. - Conversation: Use age-appropriate topics and language. - Departure: Leave promptly after programs. Contact staff later if needed. - Food/Drink: No hot drinks or food in program rooms. - Early Arrival: Arrive no more than 5 minutes before program time. - Hand Sanitizer: Use available kiosks in the facility. Parental/Caregiver Supervision - Interactive Programs: Parents/caregivers must remain on-site and are responsible for their children. ESFRA is not a daycare. - Toys: Do not bring toys from home unless requested. Facility Use - Babes in Arms: Infants under 12 months are not permitted in most programs except New Parent Group or Wee Bears (with approval). - Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding mothers may use the Centre as a safe space during open hours. - Minors: School-aged children cannot wait on-site during siblings’ programs. - Privacy: Respect program times and occasional closures for private events. For further questions, call the Family Centre at 902-827-1461 or e-mail esfamilyresource@ns.aliantzinc.ca.
ESFRA Contact Information
The Birches Nursing Home
The Birches Nursing Home, Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada
+1 9028271461
esfamilyresource@ns.aliantzinc.ca