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Willowdale Ontario Early Years Centre
Program Calendar - FREE Programs!!
January – March 2015
Adventure Place
MCNICOLL
Main Site
ST. THEO’S
Satellite
BESSARION
Satellite
NEW
GOULDING
Satellite
[email protected]
155 McNicoll Ave. Rm. 106
111 Cactus Ave.
675 Sheppard Ave. E.
45 Goulding Ave. Rm. 1
Office Hours:
Program Hours:
Program Hours:
Program Hours:
Mon. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Book/CD/Video/ Toy
Tues. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Thurs. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Wed. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Tues. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lending Library
Fri. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Wed. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mon. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wed. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
For more information please visit
Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fri. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
our website or call:
Fri.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sat.
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
To download or share an electronic copy of this
416-494-1579 ext. 301
Find us where the stars
are…
calendar, please visit
www.adventureplace.ca/services/prevention/
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
[email protected]
Steeles
Dates/Themes to Celebrate:
Goulding
Satellite
Tues. Feb 17, 2015
Fri. March 13, 2015
Fri. March 27, 2015
Chinese New Year @ McNicoll
Norooz @ St. Theo.’s
Earth Hour
Centre will be CLOSED on the following days:
Sat. Feb. 14 & Mon. Feb 16, 2015
Tues. Feb. 17, 2015
Wed. Mar. 18, 2015
Family Day weekend
St. Theo’s Satellite AM Only. Come
celebrate CNY with us @ McNicoll Site
Goulding Satellite only
Finch
Bessarion
Satellite
Sheppard
Pour des services à la petite enfance et à la famille, contactez le Centre francophone de Toronto en téléphonant Jeanelle Julien
au : 416-203-1220 poste : 274 ou consultez notre site web : www.centrefranco.org
Willowdale OEYC offers its programs in partnership with:
Better Beginnings NOW, Eat This!, Goulding Community Centre, Humber College, Mothercraft College, North York Chinese Baptist Church, On-Site First Aid & CPR Training,
Ryerson University, Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, St. Theodore’s of Canterbury Anglican Church, Seneca College, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto
Community Housing, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Police Service 32/33 Division, Toronto Preschool Speech & Language, Toronto Public Health,
Toronto Public Libraries & other community agencies/professionals.
January 5 – February 14, 2015
Pre-Registered Programs:
Family Time:
(Drop In)
January 5- February 14 (6 weeks)
Workshops &
Special Events:
* All workshops & Kids Club require pre-registration
.
McNicoll:
Tuesday:
Mondays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays:
Active Fun
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Messy Babies (13 -18 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
NEW
Baby Mother Goose (7-12 mos.)
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Thursday:
Fridays:
My Baby & Me (0 - 6 mos.)
(10 weeks, Jan. 22 – Mar. 26)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Rhyme Time (25 – 30 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Parent Feedback Time
Wednesdays February 11
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(Nutritious snack provided)
Thursdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fridays:
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays:
1:30- 3: 30 p.m.
Fridays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Bessarion:
Thursday:
Incredible Years (2 - 6 yrs.)
(14 weeks, Jan. 8 – Apr. 9, 2015)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
“10 Super Foods for Families”
Tuesday
February 12
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
NEW
(Please call Esther Persaud @ 416-338-8604 from Toronto Public Health
to register (See back for more info.)
Goulding:
Tuesday:
Living & Learning with Baby (6 weeks - 6mos.)
(7 weeks, Jan 20 – Mar. 3)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
NEW
Family First Aid and CPR”(No Kids Club provided)
Thursday
January 22
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
(Please call Nancy Marone@ 416-338- 8659 from Toronto Public Health to
register (See back for more info.)
St. Theo’s:
Tuesdays:
Messy Tots (19 – 24 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Fridays:
Little Chefs (31+ mos.)
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
NEW
NOROOZ Celebration & Potluck party
Friday
March 13
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Registration starts on Wed., December 17 at 3:00 p.m. Please call 416-494-1579 x 301. (Phone calls only)
NEW
February 16 –March 31, 2015
Pre-Registered Programs:
Family Time:
(Drop In)
February 17 – March 27 (6 weeks)
Workshops &
Special Events:
*All workshops & Kids Club require pre-registration
McNicoll:
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
Fridays:
“Baby Talk” Strategies for Building Your Baby’s Language
and Literacy (It is expected that parents will attend both
Early Learning for Babies (7 - 12 mos.)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Mondays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Baby Gym Time (13 – 18 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays:
Active Fun
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
(nutritious snack provided)
Thursdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
“7 Guiding Principles for Setting Children up for
Success” Parent workshop & Kids Club
(Parents must attend both Sessions)
Session 1:
Tuesday
Mar. 3
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Session 2:
Tuesday
Mar. 10
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Fridays:
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Tuesday
February 17
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. NEW
Wednesdays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m
Tuesday:
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Fridays:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Play and Learn (19 – 24 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Bessarion:
Goulding:
sessions. (See back for more info)
Please bring your babies 0-18 mos.
Session 1
Session 2
Tuesday
Tuesday
Feb. 17
Feb.24
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Health Promotion Fair
Wednesday
March 18
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(See below and flyer for more details)
Parent Feedback Time
Thursday
March 19
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Parent Feedback Time
Tuesday
March 24
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
St. Theo’s:
Tuesdays:
Fridays:
Happy Feet (25 – 30 mos.)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Moove & Groove ( 31 mos. +)
1:30 -3:00 p.m.
NEW
Health Promotion Fair – Wed. March 18, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. @Mcnicoll Main Site.
Come and ask
questions and receive information/resources from professionals regarding: health, safety, nutrition, child development and speech/language services
for your family.
Registration starts on Wed. Jan. 28, at 3:00 p.m. Please call 416-494-1579x 301. (Phone calls only)
NEW
Willowdale Ontario Early Years Centre
Program Descriptions
PRE-REGISTERED PROGRAMS:
Baby Mother Goose (7 - 12 mos.): This program provides a group experience
for parents & their babies. It focuses on the pleasure & power of using rhymes,
songs & homemade toys in a relaxing atmosphere.
Baby Gym Time (13 – 18 mos.): You will learn some simple exercises you can
do with your growing babies. Learn how to add exercise into your daily routine and
help your baby develop his/her motor skills through fun activities.
Early Learning for Babies (7 - 12 mos.): Come and learn about your child’s
development in the areas of cognitive, social, physical, communication, language and
literacy. Experience activities that support your child’s healthy development.
Receive resources and network with other families.
Happy Feet (25 – 30 mos.): This program consists of songs, dance, finger
plays & creating instruments to enhance rhythm, coordination & language
development. Let the rhythm move you!
Little Chefs (31 mos.+): Experiment and measure with a variety of cooking
materials and prepare a tasty, nutritious dish together. Let’s cook!!
Messy Babies (13 - 18 mos.) / Messy Tots (19-24 mos.):
Come sing songs & try a variety of sensory play activities with your child. Enjoy
getting messy with your child while talking with other parents in a supportive
environment. (Please bring “play” clothes and a towel for your child to get messy!).
“Living and Learning with Baby”(6 weeks -6 mos.): Come and meet other
parents and talk about adjusting to parenthood, infant nutrition, growth and
development, caring for a sick child, keeping your child safe and community
resources. Please contact Public Health Nurse Nancy Marone @ 416-338-8659
to register.
Moove & Groove (31+ mos.): Come sing and move with your child! Develop
singing, movement and rhythmic skills through songs, games, and musical
instruments. Experience how music can also enhance your child’s cognitive, language,
and social skills.
My Baby & Me (0 - 6 mos.): This is an interactive program for
parents/caregivers & their babies to sing songs make home-made toys & participate
in informative discussions in a supportive environment.
Play and Learn (19 - 24 mos.): This program helps develop your toddlers’
language, cognitive & creative skills through theme-based play. Children can
participate in arts & crafts, songs, games & sensory activities.
Rhyme Time (25 - 30 mos.): Explore early literacy experiences through
rhyming fun; they are important building blocks in preparing children to read and
write.
PARENT WORKSHOPS:
Parents/caregivers can attend a workshop on a
variety of topics related to their child/family. ‘Kids Club’ is offered with most
workshops.
Kids Club (1 – 6 yrs.): Children can enjoy early learning activities while their
parents/caregivers attend one of the parent workshops offered (as listed below).
Babies 12 months and younger stay with parents in workshop room = babes in arms!
Workshop Topics:
“10 Super Foods for Families”: Powering up your family's nutrition. Learn healthy
ways to increase the nutritional quality of your family's' meals. We will discuss meal
planning and shopping strategies to get the most nutritional bang for your buck.
(Facilitated by Reg. Dietitian)
“Baby Talk”: Strategies for building infant’s language & literacy; learn about
Fun, play-based activities that give children a head start in their language and
literacy development.
“7 Guiding Principles for Setting Children up for Success”: In Session 1, parents
(of children 18 months+) will have the opportunity to explore specific parenting
techniques to increase positive interactions with their child(ren). Participants will
be given a list of strategies and a “tool” to practice at home. In session 2,
participants will share their practice experience(s).
“Incredible Years Parenting Workshop”: (children aged 2 – 6 yrs.) Parents will
learn about play, praise, limit-setting, problem-solving & handling difficult/
different behaviours. Child-minding and snack will be provided. Please contact
Public Health Nurse Esther Persaud @ 416-338-8604.
“Family First Aid & CPR Workshop”: This workshop will focus on the following
topics: victim & scene management, scenario practice, family first aid kits,
drowning/choking prevention and CPR for infants/children. Participants will receive
a certificate with course completion.
DROP-IN PROGRAMS:
Family Time (0 - 6 yrs.): Parents/caregivers & children can meet with others
to explore a variety of fun & stimulating activities. It is also a time for parents to
talk to our Early Childhood Educators to discuss any concerns/questions they may
have about their child.
Active/Outdoor Fun (0 - 6 yrs.): There will be a variety of physical activities
for children of all ages! Come to have fun with balls, hoola hoops, tricycles, bean
bag, bowling, tunnel, parachute and more. All activities help promote children’s
physical health while having fun with their parents. We may go OUTSIDE when the
weather is nice!
Parent (Feedback) Time: Parents/Caregivers- come share your ideas &
feedback about our programs/services/sites with OEYC staff. We want to hear
from you!