Rural Family Connections
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0834 | Last Full Update: 09 Sep 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Live and Learn Resource Centre ; OCR |
| Legal Name | Rural Family Connections Inc. |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Osgoode |
| Address & Map | City of Ottawa Client Service Centre 8243 Victoria St Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0 View MapQuest Map View Google Map |
| Intersection | 8th Line Rd and Victoria St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 75 City of Ottawa Client Service Centre, lower level Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Live and Learn Resource Centre ; Not Accessible - Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Metcalfe Home Day Care: A licensed child care agency providing support for quality childcare in the homes of carefully selected providers in the rural area. Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School: Committed to providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive learning environment for young children within a cooperative framework. Programs are offered to toddlers and preschool children. Kindercamp is offered in July. Extended child care is available before and after the regularly-scheduled school day (from 8:30 am-9 am, 11:30-12 noon). Live and Learn Resource Centre: Welcomes parents and caregivers to drop in and experience one of their playgroups for children aged 0 to 5 years, or to access a wealth of parenting resources and programs. |
| Hours | Metcalfe Home Day Care, Resource Centre Mon-Thu 9 am-4 pm * Fri 9 am-12 noon Play group Mon, Fri 9 am-11 am Ontario Early Years Programs Tue-Thu 9 am-11 am Parenting in Ottawa: Public Health Nurse on premises Wed 9 am-11 am |
| Areas Served | Osgoode - Rideau ward and area |
| Boundaries | Metcalfe, Kenmore, Marvelville, Marionville, Vernon, Osgoode, Enniskerry, Manotick Station, Greely, and Edwards, as well as surrounding areas. |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) and under Children up to 12 years, including children with physical and developmental disabilities |
| Application | * Metcalfe Home Day Care and Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School: Call to leave a telephone application or download an application to be put on the Child Care Waiting List or registry maintained by City of Ottawa * Live and Learn Resource Centre: drop in, open to parents and children 0-5 years |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service ; Fee assistance available for Those who meet the criteria ; assistance is provided by The City of Ottawa. |
| Service Categories | Children's Play Groups ; Day Camps ; Family Child Care Homes ; Parenting Materials ; Preschools |
| Waiting List | City of Ottawa maintains the wait list and registry for all licensed child care centres and home child care agencies within the City of Ottawa boundaries. City of Ottawa wait List and registry Information: 613-580-2424 * Online registration: Centralized Waiting List |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Metcalfe Home Day Care 613-821-2899 * Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School 613-821-3196 * Live and Learn Resource Centre 613-821-2899 |
| After Hours Phone | Metcalfe Home Day Care 613-295-9716 |
| Fax | Metcalfe Home Day Care et Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School 613-821-2399 |
| info@ruralfamilyconnections.ca | |
| Website | www.ruralfamilyconnections.ca |
| Primary Contact | Leigh Gillies, Office Manager; Phone: * 613 761-0098; Email: liveandlearn@bellnet.ca |
| Primary Executive | Maria Crosby RECE, BA, Executive Director; Phone: 613 295-9716 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1979 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 103649331 RR0001 ; Fees - Service, membership |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website * toy library * resource centre * workshops |
| Accreditation | No * Licensed by the Ministry Education * Operates under the Child Care Early Years Act (2014) |