College-Montrose Children’s Place
Trinity-Spadina Ontario Early Years Centre
April 2015
Drop In Program Activities
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Snack Time: Tue, Thu & Fri at 10:30 am & Sat at 11:10 am
Toddlers/Preschoolers Rhyme and Song Circle: Tue, Thu at 10:45 & 2:30 & Fri at 10:45
Infant Rattle and Ring Circle: Tue, Thu at 10:45 & 2:30 and Fri 10:45
Family Rhyme and Song Circle: Wed 4 pm & Sat 11:30
New Participant Orientation: Thu 11:30 am
Pre-registered Workshops
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Important Information
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Stroller Parking: Please Park strollers outside,
between the ramp and the building (at the front)
and please remember to bring a lock and cover
for your strollers.
Maximum Participation: In order to ensure we
are providing families’ quality early learning and
support services, as of September 2, TrinitySpadina OEYC will limit participation to
approximately 100 individuals at any one time.
Tel: 416-532-8100
Caregiver Support Group, Wednesday Mar 25 – Apr 15. Registration Required.
Let’s Get Started, 8 week support group for parents with children that need additional
development support, Fri Mar 13 – May 8. Registration Required
Make the Connection, with love, language and learning. 8 week program for parents
and baby’s birth to one. Wed Apr 22 – Jun 10. Registration Required
Mat Chat with Anita, PHN, Thursday, April 9th 1 – 2:30 pm on Sleep Challenges.
Registration Required
Pour Tous Les Francophones Le Centre francophone de Toronto offre
des programmes diversifies pour vos enfants en francais. Centre
francophone de Toronto, 22, rue College (College et Yonge)
Trinity-Spadina OEYC main site 180 Shaw St, Artscape Youngplace, LL2, Toronto ON M6J 2W5
Fax: 416-532-7653
CMCP website: www.cmcp.ca
OEYC website: http://www.oeyc.edu.gov.on.ca/locations/
email: [email protected]
April 2015
Monday
Tuesday
TASTE OF CMCP
Fundraising Event on Sunday, April 26
International Food Fair, Silent Auction,
Children’s Entertainment, Family Portraits
and much more ……….
To buy tickets or more info please
contact staff in Drop In or in Office
6
7
9 – 3 pm
Play & Learn
Easter Monday
Centre Closed
13
9:15 – 12
Toronto Preschool
Speech &
Language Program
*Pre-registered
20
9:15 – 12
Toronto Preschool
Speech &
Language Program
*Pre-registered
27
9:15 – 12
Toronto Preschool
Speech &
Language Program
10:45 & 2:30
Infant & Toddler
Circle
Wednesday
Thursday
1
9 – 11:30
Caregiver Support Group
(Week 2)
9 – 3 pm
Play & Learn
2 – 6 pm
Play & Learn
4 pm Family Song Circle
8
9 – 11:30
Caregiver Support Group
(Week 3)
2 – 6 pm
Play & Learn
4 pm Family Song Circle
14
15
9 – 3 pm
9 – 11:30
Play & Learn
Caregiver Support Group
(Week 4)
10:45 & 2:30
2 – 6 pm
Infant & Toddler
Play
& Learn
Circle
4 pm Family Song Circle
21
22
9 – 3 pm
10:30 – 12:30
Play & Learn
Make the Connection
Pre-registered (Week 1)
10:45 & 2:30
2 – 6 pm Play & Learn
Infant & Toddler
4
pm Family Song Circle
Circle
28
29
9 – 3 pm
10:30 – 12:30
Play & Learn
Make the Connection
Pre-registered (Week 2)
10:45 & 2:30
2 – 6 pm Play & Learn
Infant & Toddler
4
pm Family Song Circle
Circle
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Good Friday
Centre Closed
4
Centre Closed
10:45 & 2:30
Infant & Toddler Circle
9
9 – 3 pm
Play & Learn
10:45 & 2:30
Infant & Toddler Circle
1 – 2:30 Mat Chat
‘Sleep Challenges’
16
9 – 3 pm
Play & Learn
10:45 & 2:30
Infant & Toddler Circle
23
9 – 3 pm
Play & Learn
10:45 & 2:30
Infant & Toddler Circle
30
1.
9 – 3 pm
Play & Learn
10:45 & 2:30
Infant & Toddler Circle
10
11
9 – 12:30 pm
Play & Learn
10 – 1 pm
Play & Learn
10:45 Infant & Toddler Circle
6 – 8:30 pm
Let’s Get Started
(Week 4 of 8) Pre-registered
17
9 – 12:30 pm
Play & Learn
11:30
Family Song Circle
10:45 Infant & Toddler Circle
6 – 8:30 pm
Let’s Get Started
(Week 5 of 8) Pre-registered
24
9 – 12:30 pm
Play & Learn
10:45 Infant & Toddler Circle
6 – 8:30 pm
Let’s Get Started
(Week 6 of 8) Pre-registered
11:30
Family Song Circle
18
10 – 1 pm
Play & Learn
25
10 – 1 pm
Play & Learn
11:30
Family Song Circle
Program Descriptions
Play and Learn Family Drop In
Parents/Caregivers and children enjoy a family friendly atmosphere while they
participate in fun filled interactive early learning activities including music, crafts,
math, science and much more. Song and Story Circles are held for infants as well as
toddlers and preschoolers.
Reading Circle
This programme introduces pre-reading and early literacy through play, props and
other interactive activities. This is an opportunity for children to use different senses
to explore with books. Families will explore interesting stories, sharing their feelings
and experiences. Story Circles are held for infants as well as toddlers and
preschoolers.
Parent Information & Referral Services
We offer assistance with referrals, questions and accessing community information
and resources over the phone and in person. The program has pamphlets, books and
parenting magazines are available.
Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services
CMCP partners with Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services to provide
support services for families who have concerns about their child’s speech and
language skills. Please call us at 416-532-8100 for more information.
Let’s Get Started
Caregiver Support Group
This is a eight week free program for parents and their children (18 months to 5 years
of age) who need additional developmental support. Parents will receive support and
information from a variety of professionals, practical child development information
and everyday strategies to support your child’s development. It will give parents an
opportunity to play with their children in a safe, learning environment and meet
other parents and children. Registration required. Light dinner provided.
Home caregivers and nannies are invited to enjoy a friendly interactive environment
with many stimulating activities for children. This is an opportunity to share some of
your unique experiences as a caregiver, make new friends, learn about other
community resources and expand your knowledge of child development.
Resource Library
Rhyme & Song Circle
Our Resource Library is equipped with high quality educational resources and books
that maximize learning and enhance the caregiver/child relationship. Developmentally
appropriate books and videos are available to borrow. It is also useful for home child
care providers allowing for enrichment of their programs.
Join us with your baby/toddler/preschooler and take pleasure in songs, rhymes and
games. Enjoy lively discussions with a diverse group of parents in a relaxed
environment. Share your unique viewpoint and experiences. Make new friends for
your baby and you.
Snack Time
We serve delicious and nutritious snacks to children every day in the program
Children try a variety of new snacks. All snacks are free of tree nuts, peanuts
and sesame seeds.
Participant donations are encouraged and appreciated
Make the Connection is an 8 week program for parents or caregivers with children
from birth to 1 year. The program consists of hands-on parent-baby activities, parent
discussion, videotaping and social time. For more information please call 416-5328100
Make The Connection
Resources in the Community
Ontario Early Years Centre: www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
Parenting and Family Literacy Centres: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/pflc.html
Children Services: www.toronto.ca/children
Child and Family Programs offered by Public Health: www.toronto.ca/health
Find programs & services in your area: http://www.211ontario.ca/
Monday
Tuesday
2 Alexandra Park C.C.
3 – 6:30 pm Family Drop In
Wednesday
3 Cecil Community Centre
10 – 1 Family Drop In
3 Cecil C.C.
10 – 1 Family Drop In
5 Scadding Court
Community Centre
4-6pm Family Drop In
5 Scadding Court C.C.
5:30 – 8:30 Parenting 1234
6 St Alban’s Boys &
Girls Club
9:30 – 12:30 Family Drop
In
6 St Alban’s Boys & Girls
Club
9:30 – 12:30 Family Drop In
6 St Alban’s Boys & Girls
Club
9:30 – 12:30 Family Drop In
6 St Alban’s Boys & Girls
Club
9:30 – 12:30 Family Drop In
7 TCCSA
10-12 pm Melody ABC
1 – 5 pm Family Drop In
Trinity-Spadina OEYC Main & Satellite Locations
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Main Site: 180 Shaw St
416-532-8100
Satellites
2
Alexandra Park Community Centre 105 Grange Court
416-603-9603
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Cecil Community Centre
58 Cecil St
416-392-1090
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Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay W 416-392-1509
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Scadding Court Community Centre 707 Dundas St W
416-392-0335
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St Alban’s Boys & Girls Club
416-543-8461
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Toronto Cross Cultural Services Ass. 310 Spadina Ave
843 Palmerston Ave
Other CMCP sites outside Trinity-Spadina
St Helen at Mary McCormick Recreation Centre
66 Sheridan Ave
416-533-2829
Gooch Family Resource Program
3735 Dundas St West
Thursday
4 Harbourfront C.C
1 – 3pm Baby Drop In
5 – 8 pm Family Drop In
416-358-0031
416-977-4026
Friday
Saturday
4 Harbourfront
Community Centre
1-3 Baby Drop In
2 Alexandra Park C.C.
9:30 – 3 Family Drop In
6 St Alban’s Boys & Girls
Club
9:30 – 12:30
Family Drop In
7 TCCSA
10 – 12 & 1-3
Family Drop In
3 Cecil Community Centre
10-1 Family Drop In
6 St Alban’s Boys & Girls
Club
10 – 12
Family Drop In