The Magic Castle is a free childcare support service for families of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The unique service was started by a former patient and runs in partnership between the Department of Supportive Care at Princess Margaret and Canadian Mothercraft Society, a leader and expert in child specific resources.
The family support workers/early childhood educators work with each child who attends the program by meeting their individual needs, ensuring emotional well-being and taking cancer into consideration.
Children are encouraged to express their feelings and emotions through play and creativity, making the Magic Castle their own safe space.