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"Since we brought our daughter to the playgroup we are very grateful to all the educators who are really nice and welcoming. We noticed some improvement in her since we started to go to the Drop-In.  You are all doing a great job.."
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Who We Are

The Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) – Ottawa South is a place for children aged 0-6, their parents and caregivers to take part in programs and activities together. Parents and caregivers can also get information about services available to them in the community, learn about their children's development and get answers to their questions. At the Ontario Early Years Centre our focus is on helping families give their young children the best start in life. Services are available in English and French.

What We Do

You and your child can visit the Ontario Early Years Centre – Ottawa South for a range of free services including:

  • Information and Referral: Early years specialists available on-site, by phone or e-mail to answer your questions or refer you to appropriate resources.
  • Drop-in Play Groups: for parents, caregivers and their children where early learning activities and networking can take place
  • Resource Library: Parenting video, resource books and children’s books available for loan. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to access web sites with parenting related topics which have been bookmarked on our computer.
  • Toy Lending Library : A great variety of toys for children 0 to 6 years of age available for loan
  • Workshops/Programs: on pregnancy, parenting, early childhood development and other related topics
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Fees

Ontario Early Years Centre is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. There are no fees for any of our services.

Our Team

The Ontario Early Years Centre - Ottawa South team includes Early Years Educators, Early Years Support Workers and other staff led by a Manager.

Hours & Contact Information

Hours of Operation


Monday  to Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Wednesday evenings 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday  9:00 am to 12:00 pm

*Sunday - every 4th Sunday of the month 9:30 am to 11:30 am
(Toy lending library and drop-in play group for Dads/Grandfathers/Uncles and their children)

How to Contact Us

2330 Don Reid Drive, Suite 101
Ottawa, ON   K1H 1E1


Tel. 613- 737-6369
Fax 613-737-9644

E-mail: oeycottawasouth@afchildcare.on.ca

For more information, including special events at the OEYC-Ottawa South and other OEYC’s, please visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca

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