The Centre For Child Development

What The Centre For Child Development does

The Centre for Child Development is a non-profit charitable organization headquartered at 9460 140 Street in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, providing outpatient medical rehabilitation and developmental support services to children and youth with special needs from birth to age 18. Founded as a registered charity (Charitable Registration # 10764 6408 RR0001), the organization serves more than 8,000 children and youth annually through over 70,000 service sessions across the Surrey, White Rock, Langley, and Delta regions. Its service portfolio spans 14 distinct programs delivered under one integrated clinical umbrella, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, communication therapy, psychology, recreation therapy (with hydrotherapy pool access), feeding support, casting and splinting, equipment customization, social work, key-worker navigation, child care and preschool for ages 0–5, supported child development, and Sophie's Place — a child abuse advocacy centre.

The clinical model is built on the F-words framework (Family, Fun, Friends, Function, Fitness, Future), an evidence-based approach grounded in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework. Core technology is people-intensive multidisciplinary care rather than software; the Centre operates without a mobile app, public API, or disclosed AI/automation capabilities, and pricing for rehabilitation services is not publicly disclosed.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: donations and fundraising (including three signature annual events — Gala of Hope, Centre Golf Tournament, and Run Walk & Roll, which together raised over $370K in 2025), government-funded healthcare service contracts covering rehabilitation services, and parent fees for childcare and preschool programs. Donations are managed by the affiliated Child Development Foundation of BC. The organization is governed by a Centre Board and a Foundation Board with no venture capital, private equity, or corporate parent involvement. Customer acquisition is referral-based from healthcare providers, schools, and families, with go-to-market concentrated on community engagement and event-driven donor cultivation across a regional Lower Mainland British Columbia footprint.

Name

The Centre For Child Development

Legal name

The Centre for Child Development

Website

https://the-centre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Centre for Child Development is a Surrey, BC-based non-profit charitable organization delivering outpatient medical rehabilitation, therapy, and developmental support to 8,000+ children and youth with special needs annually across the Fraser Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410), Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Pediatric Physical Therapy & Developmental Rehab (HSADAIAE)

Keywords

• Pediatric rehabilitation services
• Child development therapy
• Special needs services
• Outpatient medical rehabilitation
• Charitable healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable organization relying heavily on donations from individuals, corporations, and community organizations. Hosts annual events including Gala of Hope, Golf Tournament, and Run Walk & Roll to raise funds for donor-supported programs.
2. Government-Funded Healthcare Services: Provides outpatient medical rehabilitation services that are partially or fully covered through provincial healthcare or publicly funded programs for children with special needs.
3. Child Care and Preschool Fees: Provides childcare and preschool services for children 0-5, likely generating revenue through parent fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Centre for Child Development is a non-profit charitable organization that provides outpatient medical rehabilitation and multidisciplinary therapeutic services to children with special needs (ages 0-18) in Surrey, White Rock, Langley, and Delta, British Columbia. Its offerings span physiotherapy, occupational therapy, communication therapy, psychology, recreation therapy (including hydrotherapy), social work, feeding support, casting and splinting, equipment provision, childcare/preschool, supported child development, and child abuse advocacy (Sophie's Place). Services are delivered primarily on-site at its Surrey facility, supported by donations and provincial healthcare funding.

Product overview

The Centre for Child Development provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary suite of outpatient medical rehabilitation services to help children with special needs reach their potential. The organization operates as a unified service model offering 14 distinct therapeutic and support programs under one umbrella, including Casting & Splinting, Child Care & Preschool, Communication Therapy, Early Years Program, Equipment services, Feeding, Key Worker support, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Recreation Therapy (including Hydrotherapy Pool), Social Work, Sophie's Place (child abuse advocacy), and Supported Child Development. The Centre serves over 8,000 children and youth with special needs through 70,000+ service sessions annually in Surrey, White Rock, Langley, and Delta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sophie's Place: A safe place for children and youth to tell their story - collaborative services in a child-friendly space for child victims of abuse.

Products and services

• Casting & Splinting Provides custom casts and splints free of charge to children to support and improve hand and leg function as part of rehabilitation care.
• Child Care & Preschool Provides exceptional care and early childhood development support for children ages 0-5 through licensed childcare and preschool programs.
• Communication Therapy Therapy services to help children develop communication skills, including speech and language support.
• Early Years Program Program focused on early childhood development and family support services for young children and their families.
• Equipment Custom mobility device provision and customization services to maximize each child's unique mobility needs for fuller participation.
• Feeding Supports children with compromised feeding safety due to developmental disabilities, delivered through a feeding and nutrition team.
• Key Worker Key worker support services that coordinate care and serve as a single point of contact for children with special needs and their families.
• Occupational Therapy Therapy services to help children develop skills for daily living and independence.
• Physiotherapy Physical therapy services to help children improve movement and physical function.
• Psychology Psychological services for children to support mental health and developmental wellbeing.
• Recreation Therapy Therapeutic recreation programs, including access to a hydrotherapy pool, enabling children of all mobility levels to participate in therapeutic programs.
• Social Work Family services provided by social workers to support children and families navigating special needs care.
• Sophie's Place A safe place for children and youth to tell their story; collaborative services in a child-friendly space for child victims of abuse.
• Supported Child Development Program supporting children with developmental needs in their daily activities, participation, and inclusion in community settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,000 children with special needs served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Surrey Fire Fighters' Charitable SocietycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 January 2026Presenting sponsor for the annual Run, Walk & Roll event for 24 consecutive years. Also serves as Champagne Reception Sponsor for Gala of Hope and Lunch Sponsor for Golf Tournament. Major community partner supporting children with special needs in Surrey.
• Beem Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Golf Tournament, providing major sponsorship support. Bronze sponsor for Run Walk & Roll. Financial services partner supporting the organization.
• BDO CanadamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for 2026 Golf Tournament. Professional services firm providing financial expertise and event sponsorship.
• Coast Langley Hotel & Convention CentremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor for Gala of Hope events. Provides event space for major annual fundraising gala.
• City of SurreymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistration sponsor for Run Walk & Roll event. Municipal government partner supporting community events.
• Morgan Creek Golf CourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue provider for annual Golf Tournament event held in Surrey.
• South Surrey Athletic ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue provider for Run Walk & Roll community event held annually.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BC Centre for Ability: Vancouver-based non-profit delivering community-based therapeutic, recreational, and social services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities — closely mirrors The Centre's integrated therapy-plus-equipment model in the same BC Lower Mainland market.
• Surrey Place: Toronto charitable organization providing clinical, rehabilitation, and developmental services across the lifespan for people with developmental disabilities — same multidisciplinary "one-roof" therapy model as The Centre.
• KidsAbility Centre for Child Development: Waterloo Region non-profit offering therapy, preschool, and family services for children with developmental disabilities — virtually identical service mix and target population to The Centre, with a shared organizational name.
• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital: Toronto pediatric rehabilitation hospital and research centre serving children with disabilities — comparable outpatient therapy, orthotics/casting, and assistive-equipment services, though at greater scale and with a research mandate.
• Child Development Institute: Toronto non-profit providing mental health, early intervention, and child development programs for children with special needs — comparable early-years and family-support services.
• Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York: Ontario service coordination network linking 30+ partner agencies to deliver rehabilitation, developmental, and mental-health services for children with special needs — same coordinated multidisciplinary therapy model.
• Sunny Hill Health Centre at BC Children's Hospital: Vancouver-based pediatric rehabilitation facility within BC Children's Hospital providing specialized therapy and assistive-technology services — direct BC counterpart, though hospital-based rather than community-based.

Others

• Canuck Place Children's Hospice: BC pediatric palliative care hospice serving children with life-threatening illnesses — shares the BC geographic footprint and donor-supported charitable model, but addresses a distinct clinical population.
• Empowered Kids Ontario: Provincial association representing Ontario's 21 children's treatment centres — a peer ecosystem/network rather than a direct service competitor, but useful proxy for the broader children's treatment centre sector.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes Canada: National non-profit delivering a broad portfolio of disability services including assistive devices, post-stroke rehab, and children/youth programs — overlaps with the equipment and recreation therapy lines but spans far more categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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