Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
Site: Kanata - MacNeil Crt
Service: EarlyON Child and Family Centre of Kanata, Stittsville and West Carleton
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0544 | Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Kanata |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Castlefrank Rd and Hazeldean Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (2 April 2020): Virtual programming available through the EarlyONChild and Family Centre. Call 613-591-3686 ext 5 or send an email to EarlyONyva@wocrc.ca. Sign up for the EarlyON C+FC email list at https://mailchi.mp/74e4ca8b66ca/wocrc. Visit the EarlyON C+FC Pinterest page at https://www.pinterest.ca/earlyonwocrc 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. * 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 * Outreach locations in Carp, Corkery, Fitzroy Harbour, Constance Bay, Stittsville, Hazeldean, Beaverbrook 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 evening and Saturday programming. |
| Hours | Centre Mon-Thu 8:30 am-8:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 8:30 am-1:30 pm * call for hours and locations |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Boundaries | Kanata, Stittsville and West Carleton |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) and under For children 6 years and under, 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. To find which Community Health and Resource Centre serves a specific area, click here. |
| Languages | English ; French - Designated Agency under the French Language Services Act |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Children's Play Groups ; Early Childhood Family Centres ; Early Literacy Development Programs ; Family Life Education ; Outreach Programs ~ Parents ; Special Libraries ~ Parenting Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Developmental Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Parenting Issues |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-591-3686 |
| TTY Phone | 613-591-0484 |
| Fax | 613-591-2501 |
| EarlyONyva@wocrc.ca | |
| Website | www.wocrc.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Mia Doré, Team Manager; Phone: 613-591-3686 ext 238; Email: mdore@wocrc.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Cristina DiTomaso, Director, Client Services; Phone: 613-591-3686 ext 313; Email: ditomaso@wocrc.ca |
| Primary Executive | Michelle Hurtubise, Executive Director; Phone: 613-591-3686 ext 223; Email: hurtubise@wocrc.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1986; Program: 2002 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - City of Ottawa ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 128219201 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets * resource library |
| Resources | Parent resources * workshops * playgroup support * special events * website |
| Accreditation | Yes, Building Healthier Organization (BHO) * Member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres * Member of the Ontario Community Support Association |