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Children and families receive what they need to thrive.

Preparing for an Upcoming Accreditation Survey

Our organization is preparing for an important step in maintaining and strengthening the quality of the services we provide.

Comox Valley Child Development Association Teams Receive Honourable Award Mention

The Supported Child Development (SCD) and Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) teams at the Comox Valley Child Development Association received honourable mention for the BC Council for Families’ 2025 Carol Matusicky Distinguished Service to Families Award.

Holiday Hours and Closures 2025

We wish you a joyful season filled with peace and gratitude.

Please note our holiday hours and closures:

CVCDA Office
- Closed: December 23–26 and January 1
- Open: December 29–31
- Reopens: January 2
Community Integration Program, Friendship Project, Project Inclusion, and The Autism Program:
- Closed: December 23–January 2
- Reopen: January 5
CCRR hours vary as per attached.

Courtenay City Hall Honours 50th Annual CVCDA Children’s Telethon

Mayor Bob Wells has proclaimed November 2, 2025, as CVCDA Children’s Telethon Day, celebrating 50 years of community support for children and families in the Comox Valley.

Entertainment Guide 50th Annual Telethon

Here’s the full list of scheduled performers and entertainment for the day.

50 Years of Helping Comox Valley Families Thrive

Join Bob and Cindy from the Comox Valley Child Development Association (CVCDA) as they share the incredible work being done to support local children and families for over 50 years.

Join the 50th Annual Children’s Telethon – Live at Sid Williams Theatre!

It’s a big milestone for the Comox Valley Child Development Association (CVCDA) — the 50th Annual Children’s Telethon is happening November 2nd at the Sid Williams Theatre!

$2 from Every Burger Donated to the 50th Annual CDA Telethon | Ricky’s & Fatburger Courtenay

Join Bob, Pam Crow from the Child Development Association, and Hari from Ricky’s All Day Grill & Fatburger Courtenay as they share how you can make a difference — one burger at a time!

Sensory-Friendly Halloween Fun for All at the CVCDA

This free community event is designed to make Halloween enjoyable and accessible for children of all abilities.

CVCDA Annual General Meeting

Join us and be part of shaping the future of child development services in the Comox Valle

Bob Wells interviews Cindy Xavier about 2024 CVCDA Telethon

Mayor Bob Wells interview CVCDA’s Executive Director Cindy Xavier to reveal the 2024 Grand Raffle Prize with the help of Buddy the Telethon Mascot.

CVCDA’s 50th Anniversary and AGM

Please join us in celebration and review of the work of the Association’s 2023/2024 fiscal year and the 50th Anniversary of the CVCDA!

Access improves for families connecting with child care services

Following a competitive procurement process, Child Care Resource and Referral Centres (CCRRs) throughout British Columbia are expanding to better serve local families and build child care connections in communities.