Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre Ontario Early Years Centre - Carleton
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Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address	2 MacNeil Crt Kanata, ON K2L 4H7
Intersection	Castlefrank Rd and Hazeldean Rd
Located In Community	Kanata
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free parking
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Office Phone	613-591-3686
TDD/TTY Phone	613-591-0484
After Hours Phone	Answering machine
Fax	613-591-2501
E-mail	oeyccarleton@wocrc.ca
Website	www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
Description and Services
Hours	Centre Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, September-May * Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, June-August * Drop-ins Mon-Fri, call for hours and locations
Dates	Year-round
Description	The Ontario government created Ontario Early Years Centres to be a place where parents and caregivers can get answers to questions, information about programs and services that are available for young children, and an opportunity to talk to early years professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community.    * Parents and children can visit the Carleton Ontario Early Years Centre for a range of free services including: early learning programs for parents and their children * parenting programs that support parents and caregivers of young children in all aspects of early child development * information and referral for new parents about pregnancy and parenting and other related topics * parent education * school-readiness focus    * The Carleton Centre also brings together in one location information about children's services and programs in the community. Answers questions about children's development and services for children aged 0-6 in Carleton.    * An Ontario Early Years Centre in Kanata with one satellite, Katimavik Preschool Resource Centre (operated by Carleton Roman Catholic Child Care Corporation), and outreach locations in Carp and Bridlewood. Services include community drop-ins for parents, caregivers and their children, ages 0-6 years. Weekly drop-ins, including: Francophone drop-ins * Story time * Baby and Me Program * registered programming as well as Monday evening programming. Also provides a wide array of parent education opportunities. Call for details and drop-in hours.
Waiting List	No
Eligibility	Ages: 6 year(s) and under    For children aged 0-6 years, including children with special needs, and their parents and caregivers. Although the focus is on the early years, the Centre may have some information about services and programs for children older than 6.
Application	Call for more information, drop-in or visit our website.
Fees	None
Languages of Service	English ; French - Designated Agency under the French Language Act
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Boundaries	Kanata and West Carleton
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Mia Dore, Program Manager; Phone: 613-591-3686 ext 238; Email: mdore@wocrc.ca
Primary Executive	Cathy Jordan, Executive Director; Phone: 613-591-3686 ext 223; Email: jordan@wocrc.ca
Subjects
Subjects	Caregiver support ; Charitable status ; Children ; Developmental disabilities ; Disabilities ; Early childhood education ; Infants ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Parents ; Physical disabilities ; Youth
Broader Terms	Age groups ; Caregiver services ; Children ; Disabilities ; Education ; Educational programs ; Family support ; Home support ; Organizations ; Parenting support