Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre

Ontario Early Years Ottawa West-Nepean

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Record #: OCR2329 Last Modified: 11 Sep 2012 Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2012
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address1365 Richmond Rd, 2nd Flr
Ottawa, ON K2B 6R7
 
Google Map
Site LocationAcross from Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre
IntersectionRichmond Rd and Carling Ave
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone613-820-4922
Toll Free Phone1-866-821-7770
Fax613-288-3407
E-mailoeycottawawestnepean@pqchc.com
Websitewww.ontarioearlyyears.ca
Description and Services
HoursOntario Early Years Centre hours 
Mon 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm 
Tue 8:30 am-12 noon, 5 pm-8 pm (Closed 1 pm-5 pm, open 1:30 pm-3:30 pm for breastfeeding drop-in only) 
Wed 8:30 am-12 noon, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm 
Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm 
Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm 
Sat 8:30 am-12 noon 
 
Please call main location: 613-820-4922 ext 650 for specific drop-in, toy library and program hours. Schedule is subject to change.
DatesOntario Early Years Centre location drop-in programs: year-round 
Crescendo off-site drop-in programs: September-June
DescriptionDrop-in programs for mothers, fathers, caregivers and their children (prenatal to 6 years). 
 
Parent-child activities * information on parenting and sharing of ideas and concerns * information and referral * links to programs in the community * resource / toy library (at some locations) * information on child development. Drop-ins are at various locations in the community and at various times. 
 
Main location: 
Ontario Early Years Centre Ottawa West-Nepean 
Pinecrest-Queensway Health and Community Services, 1365 Richmond Rd, 1st Flr (near Lincoln Fields - Ward 7), Ottawa, K2B 6R7. Open Mon-Sat. For more information on the Ontario Early Years Centre programs, visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca 
 
Specialized drop-ins at main location: 
* Pre- and post-natal, breastfeeding support drop-in: Tue 1:30 pm-3:30 pm (E/F) 
* Infant / non-walker drop-in: Wed 1:30 pm-3:30 pm (E/F) 
* Well-Baby drop-in: Fri 9:30 am-11:00 am 
* Saturday drop-in: Sat 9:00 am-11:15 am (E/F) 
* Drop-In Playgroup 9:00-11:00 a.m. (F) (For French speaking families and caregivers only) 
 
Off-site drop-in locations: 
* Foster Farm Community Centre (Mon 9:15 am-11:15 am in Somali and Wed 9:15 am to 11:15 am in English), 1065 Ramsey Cr. Ottawa, K2B 7Z9 
* Grant Public School (Thu 9:15 am-11:15 am), 2625 Draper Ave, Ottawa, K2H 7A1 
* Pinecrest Recreation Complex (Thu 9:15 am-11:15 am), 2250 Torquay St, Ottawa, K2C 1H3 
* Bayshore site (Mon and Fri 9:15 am-11:15am * Wed 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm in Arabic), 210 Woodridge Crescent, Ottawa, K2B 8G1 
* Chapters Story Time10:30-11:15 a.m. (E/F) 2nd and 4th Tues of month 2735 Iris Street 
* Gym Drop-In 8:45-10:00 a.m. (E/F) 3rd Tues of month, 2625 Draper Ave, Ottawa, K2H 7A1 
 
Mother, father and caregiver workshops: Various topics for example, parenting, education. For workshop information call 613-820-4922 ext 650.
Waiting ListNo
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
 
For children aged 0 to 6 years, including children with special needs, and their parents and caregivers. The Centres may have some information about services and programs for children older than 6.
ApplicationCall for more information or drop-in.
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French - Designated Agency under the French Language Act ; Interpretive Services
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Primary ContactMichele Hynes, Children's Services Manager; Phone: 613-820-4922 ext 320; Email: m.hynes@pqchc.com
Primary ExecutiveWanda MacDonald, Executive Director; Phone: 613-820-4922 ext 375; Email: w.macdonald@pqchc.com
Subjects
SubjectsCaregiver services ; Charitable status ; Children ; Community health centres ; Developmental disabilities ; Disabilities ; Drop-in centres ; Early childhood education ; Free services ; Gays ; Infants ; Lesbians ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parent and child programs ; Parents ; Physical disabilities ; Single fathers ; Single mothers ; Single parents ; Toddlers ; Youth
Broader TermsAge groups ; Children ; Disabilities ; Education ; Educational programs ; Family support ; Health ; Health clinics ; Health service facilities ; Home support ; Organizations ; Parenting support ; Parents ; Reduced cost services ; Sexual preferences ; Single parents