Parenting and Family Literacy Centres

Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board, St Margaret Mary Elementary School Location
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Record #: HAM3204 Last Modified: 15 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 05 Oct 2012
Early Years Information
Early Years HeadingsLiteracy ; Parenting and Early Literacy Centres
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
St Margaret Mary Elementary School
25 Brentwood Dr
Hamilton, ON L8T 3V9
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Mountain East
Site LocationSt Margaret Mary Elementary School
Major IntersectionUpper Ottawa St and Fennell Ave E
Office Phone905-383-8122
E-Mailfinochioc@hwcdsb.ca
Websitewww.hwcdsb.ca/programsandservices/familyliteracycentres/
Contact Information
Primary ContactMary Paiement, Parenting and Family Literacy Program Facilitator
Alternate ContactChristine Finochio, Manager, Parenting and Family Literacy Centres; Phone: 905-525-2930 ext 2846
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 8:30 am-12:30 pm, September-June * closed on all school holidays
    DatesSeptember-June * closed on all school holidays
    Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
    BoundariesCity of Hamilton
    EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
     
    Must be accompanied by parents, grandparents or caregivers. Open to the community.
    FeesNone
    LanguagesEnglish
    Other Details
    AccessibilityFully Accessible
    FundingProvincial - Ontario Ministry of Education
    Established2008
    Record Classification
    Service CategoriesEarly Literacy Development Programs ; School Readiness Programs