Ontario Early Years – Various locations across City of Toronto

What is it?	Community centres offering free play-based and inquiry-based programs for children, and programs to support parents and caregivers in their roles. Parents and caregivers also have access to information about child development and specialized services as needed.
Area of focus	Early Orientation to Learning School Readiness & Kindergarten Preparation Capacity Building for Parents
Agency/ Provider	There are 24 OEYC’s in Toronto. Each OEYC is led by a local community agency that delivers programs to families with children, aged 0 – 6, in partnership with other local service providers. Ontario Early Years Centres are FREE and funded by the provincial government.
Description	An Ontario Early Years Centre is a place for children up to the age of six and their parents and caregivers to take part in programs and activities together. Parents and caregivers can also get information about their children’s development and about services to support that development. Staff have a range of expertise in early childhood development. Every Ontario Early Years Centre offers the services listed below. The programs and services are free to all parents and caregivers of young children. Early learning and literacy programs for parents and children. Programs to help parents and caregivers in all aspects of early child development. Programs on pregnancy and parenting. Links to other early years programs in the community. Outreach activities so all parents can get involved with their local Ontario Early Years Centre.
Communities Served	For all children from 0 to 6 years and their parents and caregivers.
Languages Served	Program is offered in English
Website	www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/FamilyPrograms.html
Contact Information	To find your nearest Ontario Early Years Centre and learn about hours and programs, visit the website above.
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