Child Development Programme

06/08/2026

FREE developmental screenings!

Available for children between the ages of 18 and 48 months, our free screening evaluates your child’s progress in behaviour, movement, learning and communication.

Learn more at https://cdpbermuda.com/programmes/developmental-screening/

04/08/2026

From 1 September 2026, the Government is increasing the Child Day Care Allowance for eligible families with two or more children in day care through the Child Day Care Allowance Amendment Regulations 2026.

The changes are designed to help ease the rising cost of child care, improve access to quality early childhood care, and support more parents to remain in the workforce.

Learn more about the updated Child Day Care Allowance and eligibility criteria: https://ow.ly/s36s50ZqPEX

04/08/2026

03/08/2026

Breastfeeding is good for you and your baby.

Swipe to see some of the amazing benefits of breastfeeding.

Each year in the first week of August, World Breastfeeding Week raises awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and aims to support breastfeeding women within the community and the workplace.

The Bermuda Hospitals Board, World Health Organization, NHS and American Academy of Pediatrics all recommend exclusively breastfeeding your baby for the first six months.

If you are struggling with breastfeeding, your health visitor, La Leche League or a lactation consultant can provide support. Learn more at gov.bm/breastfeeding.

02/07/2026

Developmental Assessment – IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Our free developmental assessment service helps us to give you personalised recommendations for your child. If your child has been referred for a developmental assessment following a developmental screening, please contact us by July 6th!

We are committed to providing a developmental assessment for every child on our developmental assessment waitlist. As we work to schedule appointments and reduce wait times for all families, we need your help with one important step.

Families with a developmental assessment referral should have recently received an email from us. **Please check your spam and promotions folders if you have not seen this email.**

Please reply to the email by July 6th to confirm whether your child still requires or no longer requires an assessment.

Your confirmation will secure your child's place on the waitlist. We will contact you to schedule an appointment.

If you have any questions or would prefer to speak with someone directly, please contact us at [email protected] or 441-478-3333.

Thank you for your continued patience. We look forward to supporting your child and family.

Learn more about the developmental assessment at cdpbermuda.com/programmes/developmental-assessment/

02/07/2026

Make your vote count!

Please consider voting for Child Development Programme in the Best Family Support Service category and/or Best Support Service for Parents category of The Bermudian 2026 Family Favourites Awards.

This year, every vote cast in the Family Favourites Awards is automatically entered into a draw to win round-trip airfare for a family of four to one of BermudAir’s destinations.

CDP supports the wellbeing of families and the optimal development of children, birth to age five, by providing early identification, intervention, education, and support. We envision a future where every child and family has equitable access to early identification, innovative intervention, and a connected system of care.

https://www.thebermudian.com/awards/family-favourites-awards/vote-now-in-the-family-favourites-awards/ #/gallery/

Best Family Support Service
Best Support Service for Parents
Nominations close at 11:59pm on July 3rd.

03/06/2026

Hands up if you agree! ✋

“Parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word, movement, and action has an effect. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than the parent.” Bob Keeshan

We believe that parents are their children’s first teachers. By working closely with families of children from birth to age 5, we support parents in Bermuda through the most critical stage of their children’s development.

01/06/2026

Register your child for a free developmental screening!

Available for children between the ages of 18 and 48 months, our free screening evaluates your child’s progress in behaviour, movement, learning and communication.

There are several ways to register:

1. Online at forms.gov.bm/CDPform
2. Call 478-3333
3. Email [email protected]
4. Hand deliver a printed form to 30 Victoria St., Ground Floor, Hamilton

Once your child is registered, an Early Childhood Screening Specialist will contact you to schedule an appointment. The screening can be conducted at your child’s home, daycare or CDP.

21/05/2026

One of the newest additions to our team, Azaria Smith, shares what she loves most about being an Early Intervention Specialist at the Child Development Programme.

20/05/2026

Meet our Early Intervention Specialist, Azaria Smith!

In her role, Azaria supports families with a variety of developmental concerns, including tantrums and emotional regulation, attention, following instructions, social and emotional well-being, communication, routines, school-based support and potty training.

Before joining CDP in August, Azaria was a Psychological Therapist at Solstice, where she supported children, teens and young adults with a range of mental experiences, including neurodivergence, social anxiety and trauma. She was also heavily involved in running Solstice’s Belonging Centered and Empowerment groups, which helped neurodivergent children and children with social communication difficulties to connect meaningfully with their peers.

Azaria holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a focus in Health and Disease, and a double minor in Psychology and Immunology. She also holds a Masters in Health Psychology. Since joining CDP, she has completed SCERTS and ADOS training, including the toddler module.