Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton

Prince of Wales
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Record #: CCH0004 Last Modified: 19 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 20 Aug 2012
Early Years Information
Public Bulletin
Child Care Information Hamilton is able to identify all child care options that meet your individual needs, and can provide a free customized package of parent education materials to help guide and support parents in their goal of finding and keeping high quality child care. Contact us at 905-528-0591, Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 4:30 pm or at info@cafcc.on.ca
Early Years HeadingsChild care provider (home-based, licensed centre, nursery school & etc) ; Child Care Related Services
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Prince of Wales School
77 Melrose Ave N
Hamilton, ON L8L 6X4
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton East - Central Section
Major IntersectionGage Ave N and Barton St E
Office Phone905-544-0522
Fax905-523-1512
E-Mailprinceofwales@umbrellafamily.com
Websitewww.umbrellafamily.com
Contact Information
Primary ContactCathy Gall, Supervisor; Phone: 905-528-8570; Email: cathy@umbrellafamily.com
Alternate ContactCarolynn McKenzie, Onsite Supervisor; Phone: 905-544-0522
Description & Services
DescriptionThis program is part of a network exploring and implementing the Reggio Emilia approach. 
 
Universal Preschool (Sep - Jun) is free for children during the 12 months prior to starting junior kindergarten in the Prince of Wales School catchment area. There is some discretion regarding accommodating children from other catchment areas in Hamilton East. 
 
This child care program presently participates in Raising the Bar. The presence of a Raising the Bar certificate is a sign that the program is committed to maintaining provincial regulatory standards as well as local community standards. For more information please go to: www.ascy.ca/raising_info-for-parents.htm
HoursUniversal Preschool Hours Mon-Fri 8:45 am-11:15 am, September-June only
DatesClosure Dates: Statutory holidays, July and August
Areas ServedHamilton East - Central Section ; Hamilton East - Eastern Section
BoundariesHamilton East
EligibilityAges: 2.7 year(s) - 4.4 year(s) 
 
Ages in years and months: 2 years 8 months - 4 years 5 months
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Membership TypesRaising the Bar - 2012
Record Classification
Service CategoriesChild Care Centres ; Community Based Preschools