Niagara Children Centre - Inclusion Resource Services Model (IRSM)

Our services are community-based and help children and their families integrate with the broader community of children’s service providers. The principles of inclusivity and integration are at the core of the IRSM. Program goals are developed with families, childcare staff and linked with therapeutic team goals. The IQC works to support the early childhood environment by providing specific levels of support depending on the needs of the child. Their support ensures that all children are safely able to participate in activities at the childcare.

Inclusion Quality Coordinators

IRSM services at Niagara Children’s Centre are provided by Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE’s), who are professionals who provide specialized support to help children succeed in a fully integrated early years environment.

Services include supports that develop skills and capabilities in the areas of:

Social Skills
Cognition
Gross Motor
Fine Motor
Speech and Language
Behavioural
Emotional

Eligibility and Referrals

IRSM services are available to children who are referred and meet criteria through their Licensed Childcare or EarlyON setting.