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Parenting and Family Literacy Centres

Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, Bennetto Elementary School Location
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Record #: HAM3200 Last Modified: 16 Oct 2012 Last Full Update: 16 Oct 2012
Contact Information
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Bennetto Elementary School
47 Simcoe St E
Hamilton, ON L8L 3N2
 
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Site LocationBennetto Elementary School
Major IntersectionJohn St N and Barton St E
Office Phone* Parenting and Family Literacy Centre 905-512-3168 
* Bennetto Elementary School 905-528-6341 
Websitewww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/pflc
Additional Websitewww.hwdsb.on.ca/parents/pflc
Primary ContactCindy Cole, Program Facilitator, Parenting and Family Literacy Centre; Phone: 905-512-3168; Email: cindy.cole@hwdsb.on.ca
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
Service Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
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 9 am-1 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 
     
    Parent/caregiver and child programs from birth to six years of age. Open to the community.
    Bus Routes(2) BARTON ; (4) BAYFRONT
    FeesNone
    LanguagesEnglish
    FundingProvincial - Ontario Ministry of Education
    Established2008
    Indexing
    Service CategoriesEarly Literacy Development Programs ; School Readiness Programs
    SubjectsChildren ; Drop-in centres ; Families ; First language literacy programs ; Infants ; Literacy ; Literacy instruction ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Preschool children ; Toddlers
    Local SubjectsKindergarten