Vanier Community Service Centre
Site: Ottawa - 270 Marier Ave
Service: EarlyON Child and Family Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0233 | Last Full Update: 21 Jan 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Former Name | Ontario Early Years Centre |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Montréal Rd and Vanier Pkwy |
| Mailing Address | c/o Stéphanie Fragman 290 Dupuis St Ottawa, ON K1L 1A2 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable Routes 12,15 and 19 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking, reserved spots for families * private parking on the left side of the Marier Ave building |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | 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 Ottawa-Central East Early ON Child and Family 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 for new parents about pregnancy and parenting; * toy lending library; and * breastfeeding support Also brings together information about children's services and programs in the community. Answers questions about children's development and services for children aged 0-6 in Ottawa-Central East. Some services also available out of space rented from Lowertown Community Resource Centre at 40 Cobourg St, Ottawa ON. |
| Hours | Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am-7 pm * Sat 8:30 am-12 noon (Sep-Jun) |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Boundaries | North-South: Ottawa River to the Queensway East-West: Blair Rd to the Rideau Canal |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) and under Children 6 years and under, including children with special needs, and their parents and caregivers. Although the focus is on the early years, the Centres may have some information about services and programs for children older than 6. |
| Application | Call for more information or drop-in. To find which Community Health and Resource Centre serves a specific area, click here. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Children's Play Groups ; Early Childhood Family Centres ; Family Life Education ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Parents ; Special Libraries ~ Parenting Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Developmental Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Parenting Issues ; Toy Libraries/Toy Loan Programs |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-744-2892 ext 1432 |
| Fax | 613-749-2902 |
| earlyONyva@cscvanier.com | |
| Website | www.cscvanier.com/en/family |
| Primary Contact | Barbara Nicolas, Family Resource Worker |
| Primary Executive | Stéphanie Fragman, Director, Family Services; Phone: 613-744-2892 ext 1090; Email: sfragman@cscvanier.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1980; Program: 2002 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Education ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 131910275 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No, Member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres |