Services à l'enfance Grandir ensemble (Les) Carrousel
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Description and Services
Hours	Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * program hours vary, call or visit website for more information
Dates	Year-round
Description	Offers meeting places, support and resources for parents, caregivers and children birth to age 6. Provides many activities, many of which promote the overall development of children as well as education, prevention, early intervention and effective support to families.    * Playgroups: For children from birth to 6 years accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families are welcomed by a facilitator-educator and resource person. A variety of activities (crafts, games, circle songs, etc.) are available, promoting their overall development and socialization. The contact person talks to parents and caregivers on topics related to child education. Also provides them with documentation and resources, offers support and referrals to other services.    * Documentation Centre: Includes a variety of adult books related to the development and well-being of children and the parenting skills. Many pamphlets and resource sheets are also available.    * Workshops: Evening workshops are offered to parents and caregivers. These workshops focus on the daily challenges that may face parents and caregivers in the education of young children. It deals with discipline, parenting style or the overall development of children.
Waiting List	Andrew Fleck Child Care Services maintains the centralized waiting list for all licensed child care centres and home child care agencies within the City of Ottawa boundaries. Centralized Waiting List Information: 613-248-3605 * Online registration: Centralized Waiting List
Eligibility	Ages: 6 year(s) and under    Francophone families and children 6 years of age and under.
Application	For workshops, consult the schedule available on the website and call to register * for play groups, no need to register, see the website for times and locations
Fees	Service - after school program: fees vary according to services required ; None - Play Groups and Workshops ; Fee assistance available for those who meet the criteria ; assistance is provided by the City of Ottawa.
Languages of Service	French - Designated Agency under the French Language Act
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-789-3020 ext 238
Toll Free Phone	Ontario only 1-800-981-8383
Fax	613-789-3022
E-mail	info@grandirensemble.ca
Website	www.grandirensemble.ca
Primary Executive	Céline Thibault, Acting Executive Director; Phone: 613-789-3020 ext 226; Email: celine.thibault@grandirensemble.ca
Names
Alternate Name	Carrousel
Former Name	ASPOC / Association des services préscolaires et parascolaires d'Ottawa-Carleton
Location & Accessibility
Address	Various locations
Located In Community	Ottawa
Mailing Address	435 St-Laurent Blvd, Ste 202  Ottawa, ON K1K 2Z8
Accessibility	Partially Accessible - accessibility varies according to sites
Other Details
Subjects	Caregiver support ; Charitable status ; Child care ; Children ; Drop-in centres ; Early childhood education ; Families ; Family support ; French-speaking communities ; Infants ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Parents ; Preschool children ; Private home child care ; Toddlers ; Youth
Accreditation	No; Licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services; operates under the Day Nurseries Act
Print Material	Magazine "L'Envol"
Resources	Website, Documentation Centre
Established	1983
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 129320573 RR0001