Early years (0-5 years) resources HomePrograms and ServicesEarly years resources There's lots we can do in the early years to build a strong foundation for learning. Explore the resources below for information about child development, health, family supports, childcare, and preparing for school. New to ASD-S! Registering for school was the first step. Next, we invite you to visit our Welcome to ASD-S page, where you’ll find information about what to expect, answers to common questions and an introduction to some of the tools we use. Talk With Me Early Language Service Talk With Me provides prevention and intervention services that support language and communication development in children from birth to school entry. They also offer programs that assist families in supporting children’s language development and early literacy skills. Talk With Me serves all of the communities of ASD-S and has offices in Sussex, Saint John, and St. Stephen. Contact the Talk With Me staff to inquire about programs or to discuss your child’s language development. View upcoming events on the Talk With Me Facebook page. Phone: 1-877-492-8255 Email: talkwithmeasds@nbed.nb.ca FACE Family and Child Education (FACE) serves children ages 0-8 in ASD-S, offering early intervention services that support and empower children and their families to reach their potential. Services are available in the many environments where they live, learn and grow. FACE has offices in Sussex, Saint John, Black’s Harbour, and St. Stephen. Healthy Smiles, Clear Vision Vision problems can make learning challenging. Eye exams are encouraged for children before entering kindergarten. Healthy Smiles, Clear Vision provides coverage for specific dental and vision benefits for children in low-income families. There is also a Vision Benefit available specifically for 4-year olds to encourage parents, with or without insurance, to have their child’s vision assessed professionally before they start kindergarten. Preschool Autism Program The New Brunswick Preschool Autism Program provides evidence-based intervention services to children aged 0-5 who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. VIVA Therapeutic Service’s mandate is to provide autistic preschool-aged children a high quality, evidence-based service aimed at teaching skills and improving day to day life. At VIVA, the programs are based on behavioural and developmental approaches, and are highly individualized to meet the needs of the child and family. Vaccinations When your child enters a New Brunswick school for the first time, you are required under the Education Act and the Public Health Act to provide proof of immunization or proof of exemption. Learn more Family Resource Centres Family Resource Centres offer a variety of free programs and activities for families and their children from birth to age 6, such as drop-ins, parent education and support groups, and toy and resource-lending libraries. Find upcoming upcoming activities and programs on your area’s family resource centre website. Saint John Charlotte County Sussex Early Learning and Childcare Families can register their child for Early Learning and Child Care through Child Care Connects NB, on the Parent Portal. Child Care Connects NB allows you to put your child on the provincial waitlist, even during pregnancy. The Parent Portal also enables families to search for available childcare spaces and to apply for Childcare Financial Assistance. More information can be found on the Government of NB Early Learning website. New Brunswick Parent Portal The Parent Portal is an online tool that gives families access to online services and information about education and early childhood services. Register for KindergartenTransition to Kindergarten