About Ontario Early Years Centres (OEYC)
The Ontario government created Ontario Early Years Centres (OEYC) as a place where parents and caregivers can get answers to questions, and obtain information about programs and services that are available for young children. OEYC gives caregivers and parents an opportunity to talk to early years professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community. You and your child can visit the Brampton Ontario Early Years Centre for a range of free services including:
The Brampton Centre Ontario Early Years Centre also brings together information about children's services and programs in the community in one location. If you have questions about your child's development, or want to know how to obtain information about services for your child aged 0-6 in Brampton, please contact the Ontario Early Years Centre at Heart Lake Town Centre.
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Peel Ontario Early Years Centres (OEYC)
For Child Care Tip sheets and overview of Peel Ontario Early Years Centres:
www.cdrcp.com
Best Start Initiative: Best Start's Goals
Provide access to services and supports, for many more children and parents regardless of individual economic or social circumstances
Integrate pre-school, junior kindergarten, senior kindergarten, quality child care, public health and parenting programs into a seamless system that supports families and children.
Identify potential issues, needs and risks of Ontario children, through early and on-going screening
Provide families with a single point of access for services and supports - based on local needs and available resources - at centrally located early learning and care hubs
For more information regarding Best Start Initiative, childcare and childcare subsidy:
www.peelregion.ca
Community Partners That Visit Our Centre:
Peel Children's Centre Consultant
An appointment can be made to meet a consultant to discuss strategies to support your role as a parent. Please call for dates and times to book an appointment.
Early Literacy Specialist (ELS)
One of our partners is the early literacy specialists from the Region of Peel - Children Services. They provide educational support and workshops on literacy, numeracy and brain development to professionals, parents and caregivers. Resources are also provided during visits to the centre as well as pre-literacy and activities to support your child's learning.
Prevention Early Identification Program (PEP Start)
PEP- Start is a rotating drop-in clinic designed for families with children newborn to 5 years of age who are concerned about their child's development. This program offers the opportunity for parents to consult briefly with professionals from the community agencies from Speech & Language, Parenting/Behaviour, Preschool development, Infant/Toddler development, general health, dental health and nutrition. Please note that this program is not appropriate for children that have already been identified as needing special services.
Peel Early Years Hubs, Readiness Centres, Parenting and Literacy Centres:
Preparing to enter kindergarten for the first time is the focus at the Peel District School Boards early years hubs and readiness centres. For more information and other locations please visit
www.peel.edu.on.ca
Sir Winston Churchill Public School Hub
89 Ardglen Drive
Brampton, Ontario
905-459-2320
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School (Parenting and Literacy Centre)
364 Bartley Bull Parkway
Brampton, Ontario
BNRC has 2 OEYC Locations
180 Sandalwood Parkway ,Unit#8C(Heart Lake Town Centre)
Phone: (905)-495-3430
E-mail: mwalker@bnrc.org
50 Kennedy Road S., Unit#24 (Kennedy Square Mall)
Phone: (905)-452-1262
E-mail: mwalker@bnrc.org
Canada Revenue Agency Charitable Registration No. 10680-5989 RR0001
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