Registered Programs - Ontario Early Years Centres

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What is Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC)

• OEYC's are a place for parents and their children
• All services are FREE!
• Programs, activities and learning opportunities for all children 0-6 years and their parent or caregiver
• Information and support for parents and caregivers
• Prenatal information and support
• French services
• Aboriginal services
• Programs that help your child grow healthy
• Day, evening and weekend hours
  

Who are the Staff/Community Partners?
People who care about children and families

• Early Years Facilitators
• Public Health Nurses
• Speech and Language Pathologists
• Early Literacy Specialists
• Various other professionals that visit the centre's to provide information, support and services to children and families

We also provide:

• Outreach services to local schools, libraries, etc
• Gym and swim programs
• Intergenerational programs
• Multicultural programs with interpreters*
• Lunch, snack and community kitchens*
• Respite care (parent relief)
• Woman Alive! fitness for women
• Exploring art in the early years with trained artists
• Playgroup for men and their children (MENtoring)
• Volunteer opportunities (personal and criminal reference check required)
• Neighbourhood Advisory Community - welcomes parent participation
  
  

Not all services are available at all sites

* these programs are funded in part by CAPC and the Community Partnership Program - City of Hamilton

Enhanced 18-Month Well-Baby Visits As you know, 18 months is a critical stage in a child' s development. All 18-month old children in Ontario are now eligible to receive this enhanced visit. The improved visit provides a greater opportunity for parents to talk more with their health care provider about healthy child development at this essential stage. For parents, it means a more detailed discussion about their child with their family physician or other health care provider. Please find more information on the Enhanced 18-Month Well-Baby Visit http://www.ontario.ca/18months on the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth web site.