Lakeshore Child Development Services

12/30/2025

New Year, New Parenting Journey.

Check out the Winter 2026 Catalogue of Courses available through ParentLink!

The catalogue features numerous courses, groups, and workshops from a variety of local agencies - for all parents and caregivers, supporting you on your parenting journey!

Check it out here:
https://www.hdgh.org/uploads/TripleP/ParentLink/Parent%20Link_Winter%202026%20v4.pdf

12/16/2025

Today’s “natural environment teaching” session was filled with fun … But what the learner didn’t realize was that they were doing a lot of hard work 🤫

✂️ Fine Motor Skills Development: cutting & taping
🖐 Gross Motor Skills: stacking & coordination
🧠 Cognitive Development:creativity & problem-solving
🗣 Language Development: words including colours, body parts, help, on/off, craft supplies
✨ Sensory Exploration
👯‍♂️ Social Skills - Working together and Having fun
🎨 Creativity

“Play is the work of the child.” — Maria Montessori

12/15/2025

Monday nights 🎄

Join us every Monday evening at for Sensory-Friendly Silent Nights. The lights will be on, but sound will be muted and strobe elements paused so the displays can be enjoyed in a peaceful and sensory-friendly environment. Visit www.BrightLightsWindsor.ca for event details.

12/15/2025

🎉Exciting news! Lakeshore Child Development Services is now an approved service provider with Access OAP 🎉

Families who are eligible for OAP funding can now access our services, including:

✅ABA Core Clinic Services

✅Emergency Response / URS Services

✅Play-Based Early Years Support

✅Developmental Assessments & Parent Coaching

We offer remote services across Ontario and in-person support from Windsor-Essex to Chatham, making it easier for families to access care wherever they are.

For families already receiving OAP funding and considering a new provider, we can help transition services smoothly, ensure continuity of care, and tailor supports to your child’s unique needs.

Being approved means we can help children develop important skills, provide individualized support, and connect families with the services they need in a timely way.

If your family is eligible for OAP funding and you’d like to learn more, get in touch!

📩 contact@lcds.info

12/15/2025

🚦 Yellow vs Red Flags: Early Development (0–24 Months)

Yes, it is true that every child develops at their own pace—but knowing what to watch for helps us identify potential signs earlier, allowing us to be proactive. This quick checklist is designed for infants and toddlers ages 0–24 months to help families understand the difference between yellow flags (signs to monitor) and red flags (signs to act on sooner).

💛 Why Early Support Matters

When we act early and don’t just “wait and see,” we can make a bigger impact on a child’s development. Early support allows families to focus on the skills children need right now—communication, social connection, play, and daily routines—while equipping parents with practical strategies and tools to teach and guide learning. Research consistently shows that starting earlier leads to stronger developmental gains, faster skill acquisition, and more confidence for families in supporting their child.

📣 Trust Your Instincts

If any of these signs feel familiar or you’re unsure about your child’s development, reach out today. Early guidance can provide clarity, reassurance, and next steps—no pressure, just support.

Contact Lakeshore Child Development Services:
📞 519-819-0875
📧 contact@lcds.info
🌐 www.LCDs.info

12/11/2025

At LCDS, our approach is simple: give little ones a safe, joyful space to learn, play, create, and explore — and the learning will follow. ✨

From singing and sensory play to hands-on fine motor tasks, pretend play, movement, and early social routines… every moment is an opportunity for connection and growth.
These playful experiences support language development, motor skills, emotional regulation, social skills, problem-solving, and school readiness — all while keeping learning fun, natural, and developmentally appropriate.

While there is a time and place for structured table work, so much of early learning happens right where children thrive most: in their natural environment and through everyday routines.

All services are delivered by a Master’s-level, Registered Behaviour Analyst, with specialized experience in early childhood development and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

If your little one needs a bit of extra support — whether in communication, behaviour, play, or early milestones — we’re here and happy to help teach, guide, and support your family. 💛

➡️ Send us a message to learn more about 1:1 support, developmental milestone sessions, sleep consultations, and our JumpStart program. Proudly serving Windsor-Essex to Chatham.

www.lcds.info

12/10/2025

✨🎅 What a magical morning!
A huge thank-you to Santa for stopping by our Parents & Tots class today — it was so special to witness so many little ones experiencing their first Christmas season and first Santa visits. ❤️🎶

We sipped hot cocoa, sang Christmas carols, and enjoyed the sweetest time connecting with friends.

To all the moms who joined us for this 6-week session… thank you 🙏 I can’t believe how fast it flew by — it has been such a joy sharing these cozy Wednesday mornings with you and your little ones. ❄️💫

If you’re interested in joining our next Parents & Tots Music & Movement session, we kick off January 7 – February 11, Wednesdays 10:00–10:45.
✨ Here’s the link to sign up! ✨

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/BTPMSZ9RVGW3W/checkout/CDFFSXWBLKXMP4ICEYDJZTXR

12/08/2025

Hi to all of our local families across Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, and surrounding areas 👋

We’ve just updated our service options page with clearer descriptions and a few new supports for families. If you’ve been curious about what we offer or are looking for guidance for your little one, feel free to take a look — we’re always here to help you navigate next steps with confidence and care.

As always, we offer a free initial consultation to talk through your needs. Even if you just have a quick question or you’re unsure whether you should seek further support, we’re here to help. Our goal is to guide parents through the often overwhelming systems, treatment options, and funding pathways so you can focus on what matters most — moving forward with clarity and confidence.

Thank you to everyone who has already checked out the updates and shared such kind feedback. Your support truly means so much! 💛

Link below 👇

https://www.lcds.info/book-online?utm_medium=page_linksevl

Discover more about our mission to empower families with personalized support. Contact us today to book your free 1-hr consultation.

12/04/2025

✨ Mini Website Refresh! ✨

We’ve given our website a little refresh! We’re always looking for ways to expand and improve the services we offer to our local community. 💛

If you haven’t checked out our page yet—or want to see some of the updates—go take a look! And if you know friends or family who might be looking for support for their little ones, please feel free to share our page with them. 🌟

Thank you so much for your ongoing support. We are so proud to continue serving families from Windsor-Essex to Chatham, Ontario. 💛

Visit www.LCDs.info to see the updates!

12/04/2025

ABA Beyond the Table is all about showing families and professionals that the science of behaviour doesn’t just live in structured sessions—it thrives in the everyday moments that matter most. 🌱✨
Compassion-focused ABA meets children where they are: in their play, their routines, their movement, and their natural curiosity. We target meaningful, real-life skills that support your child’s growth and your family’s lifestyle, keeping everything play-based, engaging, and filled with sensory, movement, and joyful learning opportunities. 🎨🧠🤸‍♂️
The best kind of learning is the kind that happens without even noticing—because your child is too busy having fun. 💛

We’re happy to share that we are currently able to offer these services in a way that is flexible, accessible, and truly centred around your family’s needs. 💫

No diagnosis needed ✔️
No waitlist ✔️
No minimum hours ✔️
Just a plan truly tailored to your child + your family. 🌈

Our heart is to educate and show what compassionate, learner-centered ABA really looks like. If you’d like to learn more, comment or send a DM—we’d love to chat. 💬
We are currently providing ABA services from Windsor-Essex to Chatham, with all services delivered directly by an M.A., R.B.A. (Ontario). If you’re curious about what ABA actually looks like in real life, let us share our approach with you. 🤝

12/04/2025

Our Holiday Promo is live through January! 🎄
We offer early child development support, sleep consultations, behaviour management, and autism services — proudly serving families across Windsor–Essex to Chatham.

If you know a family who could use extra support, please share.

Reach out by DM, phone, or email ❤️💚

12/03/2025

So many tiny mistletoes gathered together today 🎄👣
Our class was filled with holiday warmth, Jingle bells, and all the cozy Christmas feels.