Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton

Sir Wilfrid Laurier
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Record #: CCH0039 Last Modified: 12 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 25 Feb 2013
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
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School
70 Albright Rd
Hamilton, ON L8K 5J3
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton East - Eastern Section
Major IntersectionQuigley Rd and King St E
Office Phone905-573-7540
FaxCall first 905-573-7540
E-Maillaurier@umbrellafamily.com
Websitewww.umbrellafamily.com
Contact Information
Primary ContactLynn McInnis, Supervisor; Phone: 905-573-7540; Email: lynn@umbrellafamily.com
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 Sir Wilfrid Laurier 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 
 
PLEASE NOTE: This centre is presently conducting a survey and is now accepting inquiries from parents who may be interested in a toddler program for children ages 18 months to 2 years 6 months.
HoursMon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm * Universal Preschool Hours (Sep-Jun only): Mon-Fri 8:50am-11:10am, 12:40pm-3 pm
DatesClosure Dates: Statutory holidays, Easter Monday, Christmas Eve half Day, New Year's Eve half Day
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) ; and surrounding areas
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek and surrounding areas.
EligibilityAges: 2.6 year(s) - 12 year(s) 
 
Ages in years and months: 2 year 7 months - 12 years
FeesProgram - Call for information
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Membership TypesRaising the Bar - 2012
Record Classification
Service CategoriesChild Care Centres ; Community Based Preschools