Where the earliest years find their care.
Expert, compassionate support for children and families in their most tender seasons. Occupational therapy, feeding, lactation, and integrated early-childhood care, all under one roof.
- Google rating0.0 ★ · 6 reviews
- Led byKimberly Wong, Registered OT
- LactationIBCLC team, in clinic & in home
- CareOT · feeding · dental · naturopathic
- ReferralNone required to begin
Journey into exceptional care.
We have created a space where collaborative pediatric care and family wellness come together to nurture your child's physical, emotional, and developmental health, and strengthen your confidence as a parent.
The New Years is more than a clinic. It is a sanctuary where families are seen, heard, and cared for. A place where your questions are welcome, your child's development is celebrated, and where your wellbeing matters too.
Compassion in Every Interaction
The early years are vulnerable for both children and parents. We lead with empathy, warmth, and nonjudgmental support at every touchpoint.
Clarity Through Expertise
Parents face noise and uncertainty. We offer expert answers, integrated care, and clear guidance to help families feel empowered.
Collaborative by Nature
We bring together developmental experts, therapists, and pediatric specialists to support your child and your parenting, under one roof.
Continuity Through the Journey
We do not just treat moments. We build relationships that support the journey of development, from birth through early childhood transitions.
Step inside The New Years.
A glimpse of the calm, collaborative care we have built for children and families.
Care for every stage.
From newborns to preschoolers, explore the ways our integrated team can help, all under one roof.
Occupational Therapy
Helping little hands, brains, and bodies grow through child-led, play-based therapy.
Feeding Therapy
Our Feeding Foundations program supports confident, joyful eating from first latch to family table.
Tongue-Tie & Oral Restrictions
A precise, sedation-free CO2 laser release as part of our Integrated Oral Restrictions Journey.
Lactation Services
Expert IBCLC lactation support, in the clinic and in your home, for every stage of feeding.
Developmental Milestones
Strong Starts: sensory and motor milestone support from infancy through childhood.
Naturopathic Functional Medicine
Root-cause, evidence-informed naturopathic care for pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics.
Parent Consultation
One-on-one guidance from a pediatric occupational therapist, for home, school, and everyday life.
- New families
A gentle welcome, every time.
We make first visits feel safe, playful, and supported, so you and your child feel prepared and comfortable from the start. No referral needed.
Preparing for your visit - Payment & funding
Clear information, no surprises.
We provide an itemized receipt for your insurance, and can point you to Ontario funding programs such as the Ontario Autism Program and Special Services at Home.
Payment & funding - Book online
Ready when you are.
Book an evaluation or consultation through our secure Jane portal, any time. Have a question first? Send us a message or give us a call.
Book online
Experts who listen to hear.
Occupational therapists, a board-certified pediatric dentist, lactation consultants, and a naturopathic doctor, collaborating so your family is supported under one roof.
Space to exhale, rooms to grow.
Calm, intentional spaces designed to help families feel safe, regulated, and ready to grow.
Care that holds the whole family.
Connected expertise under one roof, play-based and evidence-informed therapy, and a team that supports your confidence as a parent too.
Connected expertise, under one roof
Occupational therapists, pediatric dentists, lactation consultants, and more, working together, so that you do not have to navigate it alone.
Child-led and play-based
Therapy is individualized to your child, evidence-based and trauma-informed, and guided by your family rhythms and routines.
Your confidence matters too
Parenting is a journey, not a test. We support the whole family with tools and a safe space to ask the hard questions.
Registered care: Founder registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario · 5.0 ★ on Google (6 reviews)
“These folks are fantastic, kind, compassionate, and highly efficient. You and your child will feel supported.”
“We brought our newborn in for help with feeding and a consultation for a possible tongue tie, and we felt so supported from the moment we arrived. Kimberly and Suyin were absolutely amazing with our baby girl, as well as with my husband and myself.”
“We brought our newborn here within a week of birth as we quickly suspected a tongue tie. Dr. Murray examined our child and quickly diagnosed a posterior tongue tie. Knowledgeable and patient, he put us at ease about any concerns we had. It has made a huge difference in nursing our child.”
“We can’t say enough wonderful things about The New Years and their management of a tongue tie for our son. Navigating a diagnosis and release in those early weeks felt overwhelming, but everyone made the entire process informative, smooth, and reassuring.”
A gentle, collaborative journey.
From first hello to lasting progress. Family-centered, play-based, and guided by your rhythms. No referral needed to begin.
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Reach out
Book online or call. No referral needed to begin.
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Evaluation
We get to know your child's and family's strengths and needs.
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Post-eval meeting
We meet to discuss results and recommendations together.
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Individualized plan
Play-based, child-led therapy with parent education and home strategies.
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Progress together
We collaborate with your caregivers and providers so progress feels supported.
Serving families across York Region.
From our clinic in Richmond Hill, with in-home lactation visits available across the Greater Toronto Area.
- Richmond Hill
- Markham
- Vaughan
- Aurora
- Newmarket
- York Region
Answers for new families.
From booking and funding to what to bring. If you do not see your question, call us at (289) 212-9322.
Do I need a referral to access your services?
No. You do not need a referral to access our services. However, some insurance companies do require a referral for services to be covered, so check with your insurance provider if they require a doctor’s referral.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book online any time through our secure Jane portal, or call us at (289) 212-9322. If you have a question first, send us a message through the contact page.
What services do you offer?
Occupational therapy, feeding therapy, tongue-tie and oral restrictions care, lactation support, developmental milestones support, naturopathic functional medicine, and parent consultations, all under one roof.
Who do you support?
We care for the beginning: the full, formative years of childhood, from infants and toddlers through preschool-aged children, and we support parents and families too.
Do you direct bill to insurance?
We do not direct bill to insurance providers and we do not take your insurance information. After your appointment we provide an itemized receipt with everything you need to submit your claim for reimbursement.
What funding programs can help pay for therapy?
Several Ontario programs may be available, including the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), Special Services at Home (SSAH), Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD), the Infant and Child Development Program (ICDP), and Jordan’s Principle for First Nations children.
Where are you located, and is there parking?
We are at 556 Edward Ave, Unit 71 in Richmond Hill, in the corner of the plaza next to Rx Source. We have two reserved spots marked Reserved Unit 71, plus any non-reserved numbered spaces.
What should I bring to my first visit?
It depends on the type of evaluation. Our Preparing for Your Visit page lists exactly what to bring and what to expect for feeding, lactation, developmental, and oral restriction appointments.
We can't wait to meet you.
Send us a message and we will be in touch. Ready to begin? Reserve an evaluation or consultation online through our Jane portal, any time. No referral needed.