Ontario Early Years centre

Ontario Early Years Centres provide a place for children 0-6 and their parents or caregivers to play and learn together. Adults can learn about the benefits of early literacy, health, nutrition and early childhood development. We can also assist you with accessing other community services that ensure our children have the best start in life. Staff are ready to answer questions you may have, provide new ideas and help point you in the right direction if needed. Services provided are free of charge. The following services are provided:

• Early learning activities in a play group setting
• Nutritious snacks
• Community kitchens
• Respite care (parent relief )
• Toy and book lending
• Parent resources, training and education
• Pre and post-natal resources and information
• Volunteer opportunities (personal and criminal reference check required)
• Information links to other local early years services
• French programs and francophone services
• Access to Public Health Nurse
• Children’s computers
• Aboriginal programs and services
• Adult computers with internet access
• Intergenerational programs
• Gym and swim
• Multi-cultural programs with translators
• Access to Speech and Language Pathologist/Infant Hearing Specialist

Not all services are available at all sites

Visit the Ontario Early Years Centres website here

Early Learning and Care Centre

We believe each child is an individual active learner, full of curiosity and potential, eager and capable of achieving success in school and beyond. Our programs are about providing the supports and environments to bring out the best in young children.

FULL DAY CHILDCARE

This program is available for children 2 ½ to 5 years of age on a full or part-time basis. Care is also provided for children attending JK/SK. Those attending Queen Mary School may be escorted to and from school by a staff.

• Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 7:30-6:00pm
• Open 12 months/year (excluding statutory holidays)
• Subsidized spaces are available

PRESCHOOL UNIVERSAL PROGRAM

This program is for children who turn 3 by December 31 (not currently enrolled in JK) whose families live in the Queen Mary or Holy Family School boundaries. These children are eligible for 2.5 hours a day of FREE early learning and care programming.

• Program times: Monday-Friday 9:00-11:30am or 1:00-3:30pm
• Open September to June (excluding statutory holidays)

For more information or to arrange a tour please call 905-549-1863 or e-mail janice.m@kboysandgirlsclub.com