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Parenting and Family Literacy Centres

Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, Westwood Elementary School Location
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Record #: HAM0115 Last Modified: 26 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 16 Nov 2012
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Westwood Elementary School
9 Lynbrook Dr
Hamilton, ON L9C 2K6
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Mountain Central
Site LocationWestwood Elementary School
Major IntersectionWest 5th St and Mohawk Rd W
WardWard 8
Office Phone* Parenting and Family Literacy Centre 905-537-1056 
* Westwood Elementary School 905-383-2143 
Websitewww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/pflc
Additional Websitewww.hwdsb.on.ca/parents/pflc
Bus Routes(35) COLLEGE ; (41) MOHAWK ; (41A) MOHAWK
Contact Information
Primary ContactLisa Kiriakopoulos, Manager of Parent Engagement and Early Learning, Parenting and Family Literacy Centres
Alternate ContactKathy MacDonald-Gillis, Administrative Assistant, Parent Engagement & Early Learning Department, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board; Phone: 905-527-5092 ext 2333; Fax: 905-521-2544; Email: kathy.macdonald@hwdsb.on.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionParenting and Family Literacy Centres are school-based programs for parents and their children, aged birth to six years of age that operate during the school day. The parent/caregiver stays with the child at all times. 
 
These programs help to prepare children for school and encourage families to be a part of their children's learning by: 
 
  • Helping children build essential literacy and numeracy skills through stories, music, reading and playing 
  • Encourage families to engage in their children's learning 
  • Offering a book-lending library in different languages, so parents can read to their children in their first language 
  • Helping parents and children feel comfortable and familiar with school staff and school routines 
  • Giving families the chance to spend time with other families 
  • Linking families with appropriate community resources for special needs, health and other related services 
  • Expanding the network of services already available to families in Hamilton by collaborating with their local Ontario Early Years Centres, child care centres and other programs for families with young children
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    Program facilitators in the Parenting and Family Literacy Centres work as partners with the Kindergarten teachers and local community programs, collaborating to create a welcoming learning environment that will help prepare children for school. Centres are free to attend and no pre-registration is required. Parents and children are invited to come to the centre at any time during the scheduled hours.
    HoursMon-Fri 8:45am-12:45 pm, September-June * closed on all school holidays
    DatesSeptember-June * closed on all school holidays
    Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
    EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
     
    Must be accompanied by parents, grandparents or caregivers. Open to the community.
    FeesNone
    LanguagesEnglish
    Child Care Specific - Service Details
    Child Care Headings8-Parenting & Family Literacy Centres
    Other Details
    Service CategoriesEarly Literacy Development Programs ; School Readiness Programs
    AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Entrance - one step into the main entrance
    Established2008