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Rotary Club of Brantford annual Children's Party at Lansdowne Children's Centre, 2025
It was a Block Party bonanza at Lansdowne Children’s Centre as the agency’s annual children's holiday party, presented with Rotary Club of Brantford, connected kids of all ages with interactive brick-based activities celebrating the worlds of Lego and Minecraft.
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Annemarie Krauss saying goodbye after 35 years at Lansdowne
After 35 years of working at Lansdowne Children’s Centre – most recently in the role of Program Supervisor for Respite Services – Annemarie Krauss is taking a well-deserved retirement.
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Special Announcement for Your Holiday and Year-End Giving
Considering a holiday or year-end gift in support of local children and families in their Journey with Lansdowne Children's Centre? We have options and timing tips to help!
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Brantford city councillors give $2M boost to Lansdowne Children's Centre's new home
As reported by local journalist Vincent Ball in the Brantford Expositor, the contribution will be made over the course of five years to support the construction of the agency’s new centre...
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Brantford Police Service launches Project: Bright Future to support Lansdowne Children’s Centre
Brantford Police Service (BPS) has introduced Project: Bright Future, a community-focused initiative that turns routine police interactions into opportunities to give back.
Dec 10, 20252 min read


1 in 10 children need help finding their voice | Speech Services at Lansdowne
A parent's success story finding support for their child's development with Lansdowne Children's Centre, speech services
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Chance & Friends return to Lansdowne for the holiday season, thank you PetSmart
Chance and friends love learning more about the programs and services at Lansdowne Children's Centre, and sharing with our community how Lansdowne makes an impact in the lives of local infants, children and youth, and their families.
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Magic of Giving Holiday Market raises over $9,000 for Lansdowne Kids
It's a labour of love for organizer Julie Neal, local real estate agent in Brantford whose family has been helped by the many services and programs offered by Lansdowne Children's Centre.
Dec 2, 20253 min read


A PATH TO POSSIBILITY: Joining families in exploring a child's potential
It’s little things in young lives that often create the biggest moments. For Julie Neal, finding the right equipment to empower her daughter Tenley to join in a family dance party was a big moment.
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Lansdowne Stars Shine at 2025 Therapeutic Recreation Artists’ Gala
It was a night to celebrate the creativity, hard work and dedication of the members of Lansdowne’s Therapeutic Recreation program as the annual Artists’ Gala returned to the Branlyn Community Centre on Nov. 21.
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Magic of Giving Holiday Market returning Nov. 15
The second annual Magic of Giving Holiday Market to benefit Lansdowne Children’s Centre is just around the corner. Julie Neal was promoting the Magic of Giving Holiday Market at the 2025 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll event on Oct. 4. Event founder Julie Neal is excited for what will be on offer at the Nov. 15 event. “We do have some repeat vendors coming back, and we have lots of new vendors,” she said. Last year, there were just under 50 local business owners and artisans s
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Lynda Henriksen Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new Director of Development and Community Relations
Lynda Henriksen is Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new Director of Development and Community Relations. Her journey into fundraising began when she was nine years old. Inspired by radio personality Casey Kasem, who encouraged kids to help other kids by raising funds for muscular dystrophy, Lynda sent away for a fundraising kit designed for children to host their own events. “We held a carnival event in our backyard, complete with pony rides,” she recalled. Her early experiences
Oct 9, 20252 min read


‘Lansdowne is a formidable association making major differences in the lives of children and families’
Annual fundraising campaign and family fun fair raises over $30,000 for Lansdowne Children's Centre programs and services, supporting local infants, children and youth, and their families.
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Heroes Walk and Roll: ‘It’s about connection, compassion, and community’
Tamie Aubin has been at Lansdowne Children’s Centre for over 15 years. She started her career with the child development centre in...
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Haldimand-Norfolk band 'The Shrubberies' to perform at Heroes Walk and Roll
Taking to the stage at Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Heroes Walk and Roll, in Brantford's Brant Park on Oct. 4, they’ll fit right in, as many guests will also be dressed up, as whatever ‘hero’ means to them.
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Flag raising a reminder that ‘Every Child Matters’
A small crowd gathered in Harmony Square in Brantford the morning of September 23, a week ahead of National Day for Truth and...
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Book recommendations from GoodMinds.com for Orange Shirt Day
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, on September 30, Lansdowne Children’s...
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Mobile Cancer Screening Coach coming to Lansdowne Children’s Centre Brantford site
The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program’s Mobile Cancer Screening Coach is coming to Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Brantford site on Tuesday, September 16.
Sep 9, 20251 min read


BioDesign Prosthetics & Orthotics Champions Lansdowne Kids at Heroes Walk and Roll
BioDesign Prosthetics & Orthotics is once again a proud sponsor of the annual Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Children’s Centre, reaffirming its commitment to empowering children and families in Brantford and beyond.
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Supporting Inclusion in Early Learning Environments | Early Integration
In this 3-part video series (10min) we explore how professionals from Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development help to create and support inclusive early learning spaces across the city of Brantford, the County of Brant, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Sep 3, 20252 min read
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