Mothercraft Ottawa
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1020 | Last Full Update: 24 Jul 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa Carleton ; Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa-Carleton ; Elmdale Kinder and School Age Program ; Mothercraft Birth and Parent Companion Program ; Mothercraft Licensed Home Child Care Program ; Waterbrdige Kinder and School Age Program |
| Legal Name | Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa - Carleton |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Byron Ave and Churchill Ave N |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Programs and services for children, parents, parents-to-be and caregivers Birth and Parent Companion Program: Trains community volunteers to provide individual support to marginalized families during pregnancy, childbirth and the early years of parenting Postpartum Support: Weekly drop-in for moms with babies under 12 months and bi-monthly for new dads/partners EarlyON Child and Family Centre: drop-in playgroups * toy-lending library * workshops * parent support, etc Licensed Daycare Centre: from infant to Senior Kindergarten * Kinder Program, a Kindergarten alternative * Licensed Part-time/Casual Child Care to meet the needs of parents requiring part-time or occasional care Licensed Home Child Care throughout the city from infant to school age Licensed School Age Programs: The Waterbridge and Elmdale Programs are attached to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s Farley Mowat and Elmdale Public Schools, offering Early Childhood Education Programs for Kindergarten (JK/SK) children and School Age children before and after-school, and full day non instructional days * Farley Mowat Public School also offers a Licensed Preschool Program Prenatal Education classes Standard First Aid/CPR/AED classes Equipment Rental: portable cribs * high chairs * strollers |
| Hours | Administration, Full time and Part-time Casual Daycare and Kinder Program Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5:30 pm * Waterbridge Extended Day and Preschool Programs at Farley Mowat Public School 7 am-5:45 pm * Elmdale Extended Day Program at Elmdale Public School 7:30 am-6 pm * Licensed Home Child Care, hours vary |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Children, parents, parents-to-be, caregivers * Daycare Centre 6 months to 5 years * Part-Time/Casual Care 6 weeks to 5 years * Home Child Care 3 months to 10 years * School based Programs 3.8 to 12 years |
| Application | Call to apply |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - varies by program ; None - EarlyON Child and Family Centre * Birth and Parent Companion Programs * Postpartum Support Drop-ins ; Fee assistance available for those who meet the criteria ; assistance is provided by the City of Ottawa. |
| Service Categories | Child Care Centres ; Childbirth Education ; Day Camps ; Extended Child Care ; Family Child Care Homes ~ Child Care Provider Referrals ; First Aid Instruction ~ Parents ; Furniture ; Respite Care ~ Children ; Safety Equipment |
| Waiting List | The City of Ottawa maintains a centralized waiting list for all licensed Child Care Centres and Home Child Care Agencies within the City of Ottawa boundaries. Centralized Waiting List Information: Phone 3-1-1 (select language and option "4" daycare) Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * online registration: https://onehsn.com/Ottawa |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Administration 613-728-1839 * Evered Avenue Child Care Programs, Licensed Home Child Care Program, Birth and Parent Companion Program, EarlyON 613-728-1839 * Elmdale School Age Program 613-798-2273 * Waterbridge School Age and Preschool Programs 613-825-3110 |
| Fax | 613-728-0097 |
| info@mothercraft.com | |
| Website | www.mothercraft.com |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Janet Libbey, Director of Children's Programs; Phone: 613-728-1839 ext 241; Email: janet@mothercraft.com |
| Alternate Contact | Trish Balkwill, Manager; Phone: 613-728-1839 ext 229 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Lena Tunrbull, Director of Children and Family Services; Phone: 613-728-1839 ext 249; Email: lturnbull@mothercraft.com |
| Primary Executive | Alicia Ashton, Executive Director; Phone: 613-728-1839 ext 239; Email: alicia.ashton@mothercraft.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1944 |
| Funding | City / Town - City of Ottawa ; Provincial - Ministry of Education ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106864325 RR0001 ; United Way |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website, workshops, toy-lending library, equipment rentals, Pre-natal education, Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training, lactation consultants, breast-pump lending |
| Accreditation | Yes * Licensed by the Ministry of Education* operates under the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act |