About
Family Place is a not-for-profit community based organization offering a comprehensive range of programs and services for families with children from conception to age twelve. We offer weekly play groups, Reggio Inspired preschool program (#L4466), parenting workshops and sessions, prenatal and postnatal programs, breastfeeding support, breast pump loan, resource library, a clothing exchange, newborn literacy bags (Books for Babies), and so much more!
Volunteers
Family Place is home to many wonderful volunteers! In addition to our volunteers we are also proud to open our doors to college and university students looking to complete their on-the-job placements. If you are interested in volunteering or doing a placement at Family Place please contact us and we will send you an information package.
Mission Statement
To help families with children aged 0-12 help themselves (without duplicating existing services) by providing opportunities for them to learn and share, in a safe and supportive environment, which is both welcoming and friendly.
Program Approach
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Promote the healthy birth and development of children aged 0-12.
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Be culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate and readily accessible to the children and families which we serve.
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Demonstrate strong community support and a coordinated and collaborated approach to the delivery of services for families.
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Meet identified community needs and not duplicate them.
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Include a strong evaluation component to ensure accountability and excellence.
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Focus on community based prevention and early intervention for children and families.
Family Place Staff:
Executive Director
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Laura Quinn Graham
Family Resource Centre
Program Coordinator and Facilitators
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Carol Hyndman
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Austin Gallant
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Kholiwe A. Mpofu
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Helin Karadag
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Syra Mae Beso
Pedagogical Documentation Support ECE
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Rebecca Woodside
Cook
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Sweta Valdoriya
Infant Room ECE
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Komalpreet Kaur
Toddler Room ECE
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Harpreet Kaur Kandola
Support Staff (Infant & Toddler Rooms)
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SukhPreet Kaur Bajwa
Jr. Pre-K ECE’s
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Jan Vaughnce (V) Yrish
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Rosepreet Kaur
Pre-K ECE’s
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Shubhdeep Kaur
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Robyn Douglas Antle (Mornings)
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Joan Gajadharsingh (Afternoons)
Support Staff (Jr. Pre-K & Pre-K)
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Arlene Abella
Special Needs Assistants
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Alexis Profit-Jeffery
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Gitika Sharma
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Merla Fagar
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​Gurleen Kaur
Parent Advisory Committee
We are looking for parents to sit on our Parent Advisory Committee. The committee offers an informal and fun way to come together and let us know how we are doing and what things you would like to see offered in the future. We provide onsite childcare during the daytime meetings. If you think you might want to be part of this group drop us a line (see contact us tab).
Guiding Principles
Flexibility: Programs will be flexible in recognizing the differences in communities and the changing needs and circumstances of children and families in those communities.
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Community-based: Families and community groups have a key role in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of programs.
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Partnerships: It takes a whole community to raise a child. Holistic care and support for children and their families are achieved through the combined efforts of parents, families, communities, government and service providers.
Board of Directors
An eight to twelve member volunteer Board of Directors, with the support of ongoing training, oversees the global direction of the organization. The board ensures that Family Place's work plan reflects the goals and objectives and is on target, and conversely, that the goals and objectives reflect identified needs, are user driven and are responsive to existing service gaps. If you are interested in becoming a board member or sitting on a working committee please contact us for an information package.
In The News:
Reggio Kids Early Years Centre
Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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We are accepting registrations for September 2026 school year.
PEI Childcare Registry:
https://peichildcareregistry.com/
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Email familyplace@easrlink.ca to learn more or to register.
Triple P Programs
We offer all levels of Triple P. Contact us to see which Triple P program is right for you.
Email familyplace@eastlink.ca to learn more and to register
Prenatal, Postnatal & Doula Programs
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New Beginnings Prenatal Classes Wed from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Zoom
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Beyond the Bump Postnatal Thurs from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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Full Circle Family Doulas - Birth, Postpartum & Parenting Support Doulas
By donation.
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Email to Register - familyplace@eastlink.ca or use the online registration form to the left.
PEI Touch A Truck
Sunday June 26, 2022
Slemon Park, Summerside
1:00-4:00
Board Recruitment
Join Family Place’s Board of Directors and help shape our community! Family Place - Real Help, Right Now: Because We Care! Submit an application anytime for consideration. Board Recruitment Application & Information Link
Attention: Laura Quinn Graham, 75 Central Street, Summerside, PE, C1N 3L3. Email: familyplace@eastlink.ca
Our Board:​
Executive Board Members:
Megan MacKenzie - President
Maria McMahon - Past President
Chrystal Campbell - Vice-President
Abigail Abisola Ajala - Treasurer
Members at Large:
Debbie Schuman
Natalie Clark
Hannah Waxer
Leslie Collins
Andy Lou Sommers
Who’s interested in getting On Board?
Your Contribution Matters!
Join Family Place’s Board of Directors and help shape our community! Family Place - Real Help, Right Now: Because We Care! Submit an application anytime for consideration. Board Recruitment Application & Information Link
Attention: Laura Quinn Graham, 75 Central Street, Summerside, PE, C1N 3L3. Email: familyplace@eastlink.ca
Who’s interested in getting On Board?
Your Contribution Matters!
Join Family Place’s Board of Directors and help shape our community! Family Place - Real Help, Right Now: Because We Care! Apply by Friday November 5, 2021. Missed the deadline? Submit an application anytime for consideration. Board Recruitment Application & Information Link
Attention: Laura Quinn Graham, 75 Central Street, Summerside, PE, C1N 3L3. Email: familyplace@eastlink.ca
