Ontario Early Years Centre

Hamilton West, Wesley Urban Ministries, Neighbourhood Site - Ryerson Recreation Centre Location
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Record #: HAM0594 Last Modified: 17 May 2013 Last Full Update: 21 Sep 2012
Early Years Information
Early Years HeadingsOntario Early Years
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Ryerson Recreation Centre
251 Duke St
Hamilton, ON L8P 1Y4
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton West
Major IntersectionQueen St S and Charlton Ave W
Office Phone905-906-0036
E-Mailoeychw@wesleyurbanministries.ca
Websitewww.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/earlychildhood/oeyc/locations/oeyc.aspx?Center=233
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Ontario Early Years Centre, Hamilton West - Main Site 
Victoria Park Community Homes (Betty Brooks) Bldg 
155 Queen St N, Lower Level 
Hamilton, ON L8R 2V6
Primary ContactBarbara Vanry, Director of Family and Children's Programs, Today's Family - Early Learning and Child Care; Phone: 905-574-9344 ext 102
Alternate ContactLisa Fulsom, Manager of Children, Family and Youth Programs, Wesley Urban Ministries Inc; Phone: 905-521-0926 ext 222
Primary ExecutiveMarni Flaherty, Chief Executive Officer, Today's Family - Early Learning and Child Care; Phone: 905-574-9344 ext 115
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Ontario Early Years Centres in Hamilton strive to work with parents, caregivers and the community to:
     
  • Promote children's optimal development and readiness to learn which will assist children to reach their fullest potential 
  • Create an environment where all children are safe and secure within our communities.
 
The vision for Hamilton's Early Years Centres is to create a welcoming and accessible environment for all parents and caregivers. The Early Years Centres allow parents and caregivers to acquire information, resources and support they need to ensure that all children have the best possible start in life, and provide a place where parents, grandparents, caregivers and children six years of age and younger play and learn together. 
 
Toy lending library services are available at this location. 
 
This 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
HoursTue-Fri 9:30 am-11:30 am
DatesOpen all year except Statutory holidays
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) - Focused on Hamilton West Riding
BoundariesCity of Hamilton * Focused on the Hamilton West Riding
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
 
Adults, Infants, Toddlers, Children, accompanied by parents, grandparents or caregivers
FeesNone - There is no fee for the OEYC program or the toy lending services
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingProvincial - Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Membership TypesRaising the Bar - 2012
Record Classification
Service CategoriesChildren's Play Groups ; Early Childhood Family Centres ; Family Life Education ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Toys/Toy Loan