Markham Ontario Early Years Centre
March 2015
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3990 -14th Avenue
Markham, ON L3R 0B2
Phone: (905) 479-0002
Fax:
(905) 305- 8976
email: oeycmarkham@ familydaycare.com
Markham Ontario Early Years Centre
March 2015
Calendar can be viewed on-line @ www.familydaycare.com
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
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Babies in Playland
9:30 – 11:30
Messy Play
10:00 – 11:00
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Story Time
10:00 – 11:00
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
*Sing and Sign* Wk 1
10:00 – 11:30
Family Time
1:30 – 3:30
*Make the Connection* Wk 3
1:30 – 3:30
*Fun With Numbers* Wk 1
1:30 – 2:30
*Bang a Beat* Wk 1
2:00 – 3:00
*Brilliant Babies* Wk 1
2:00 – 3:00
9
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
10
*Make the Connection* Wk 4
1:30 – 3:30
17
Story Time
10:00 – 11:00
*Make the Connection* Wk 5
1:30 – 3:30
*Fun With Numbers* Wk 3
1:30 – 2:30
Open Door
1:30 – 3:30
*Bang a Beat* Wk 3
2:00 – 3:00
23
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Story Time
10:00 – 11:00
*Make the Connection* Wk 6
1:30 – 3:30
24
Story Time
10:00 – 11:00
*Make the Connection* Wk 7
1:30 – 3:30
Fun With Learning
1:30 – 2:30
Let’s Create
10:00 – 11:00
Family Time
6:00 – 7:30
Open Door
1:30 – 3:30
Infant Hearing Screenings
25
*Fun With Numbers* Wk 4
1:30 – 2:30
*Brilliant Babies* Wk 3
2:00 – 3:00
*Bang a Beat* Wk 4
2:00 – 3:00
Family Time
6:00 – 7:30
Friday, March 20th is the
first day of SPRING!!!
Program Hours
31
*Brilliant Babies* Wk 4
2:00 – 3:00
Tot Stop
9:30 – 11:30
Fun With Learning
1:30 – 2:30
Mon. Tues. Wed. & Fri.:
9:30am – 3:30pm
Thursday:
9:30am – 7:30pm
Saturday:
9:30am – 2:30pm
Family Time
1:00 – 2:30
20
Let’s Create
10:00 – 11:00
Family Time
1:30 – 3:30
Babies in Playland
9:30 – 11:30
Messy Play
10:00 – 11:00
Open Door
1:30 – 3:30
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14
Me and Dad
9:30 – 11:30
Open Door
1:30 – 3:30
Fun With Learning
1:30 – 2:30
Infant Hearing Screenings
Family Time
1:00 – 2:30
Let’s Create
10:00 – 11:00
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
*Sing and Sign* Wk 4
10:00 – 11:30
Me and Dad
9:30 – 11:30
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
21
Me and Dad
9:30 – 11:30
Family Time
1:00 – 2:30
Open Door
1:30 – 3:30
Family Time
6:00 – 7:30
7
13
12
Tot Stop
9:30 – 11:30
Babies in Playland
9:30 – 11:30
Messy Play
10:00 – 11:00
30
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
18
Family Time
1:30 – 3:30
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Infant Hearing Screenings
Saturday
6
Tot Stop
9:30 – 11:30
Family Time
6:00 – 7:30
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
*Sing and Sign* Wk 3
10:00 – 11:30
Friday
5
Fun With Learning
1:30 – 2:30
*Fun With Numbers* Wk 2
1:30 – 2:30
*Bang a Beat* Wk 2
2:00 – 3:00
Babies in Playland
9:30 – 11:30
Messy Play
10:00 – 11:00
Infant Hearing Screenings
Tot Stop
9:30 – 11:30
*Sing and Sign* Wk 2
10:00 – 11:30
Family Time
1:30 – 3:30
*Brilliant Babies* Wk 2
2:00 – 3:00
16
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
11
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Babies in Playland
9:30 – 11:30
Messy Play
10:00 – 11:00
*Eye Care Information*
10:00 – 11:00
Thursday
4
3
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
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26
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
Let’s Create
10:00 – 11:00
Open Door
1:30 – 3:30
Please remember
to bring your
indoor shoes
when attending
programs.
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Me and Dad
9:30 – 11:30
Family Time
1:00 – 2:30
Office Hours
Mon. Tues. Wed. & Fri.
8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday:
8:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am – 3:00pm
Markham Ontario Early Years Centre
March 2015
Our Satellite Programs and Partners
Ellen Fairclough
Public School
33 Brando Avenue
Markham, ON
L3S 4K9
Cedarwood
Public School
399 Elson Street
Markham, ON
L3S 4R8
Markham Village
Public Library
6031 Hwy. #7
Markham, ON
L3P 3A7
Parkland Early Learning
and Family Centre
18 Coxworth Avenue
Markham, ON
L3S 3B8
Rouge River
Community Centre
120 Rouge Bank Drive
Markham, ON
L3S 4B7
360°kids
40 Washington St.
Markham, ON
L3P 2R5
(905) 471-1620
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Ellen Fairclough PS
Cedarwood PS
Ellen Fairclough PS
Cedarwood PS
Family Time
9:00 – 11:00
Family Time
9:00 – 11:00
Family Time
9:00 – 11:00
Family Time
9:00 – 11:00
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Family Time
12:30 – 2:30
Family Time
12:15 – 2:15
Family Time
12:30 – 2:30
Family Time
12:15 – 2:15
March: 2, 9, 23, 30
March: 3, 10, 24, 31
March: 4, 11, 25
March: 5, 12, 26
Program not offered Mar. 16th.
School closed for March Break.
Program not offered Mar. 17th.
School closed for March Break.
Program not offered Mar. 18th.
School closed for March Break.
Program not offered Mar. 19th.
School closed for March Break.
Markham Village
Public Library
Rouge River
Community Centre
Parkland Early Learning
and Family Centre
Please note that programs
and program times
are subject to change.
Family Time
9:30 – 11:30
March: 3, 10, 24, 31
*Fun With Letters*
Feb. 4th – Mar. 11th
9:30 – 10:30
*Fun With Numbers*
Mar. 23rd – Apr. 27th
10:00 – 11:00
*Parent-Child
Mother Goose Program*
Feb. 3rd – Mar. 31st
1:30 – 2:30
*Fit and Fun*
Mar. 25th – Apr. 8th
9:30 – 10:30
We invite you to visit
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
as well as www.familydaycare.com
or call the Markham Ontario
Early Years Centre
@ (905) 479-0002 for the most
up-to-date schedule of events.
Program not offered Mar. 16th.
Library closed for March Break.
Program not offered Mar. 17th.
Site closed for March Break.
Program not offered Mar. 18th.
School closed for March Break.
*Parent-Child
Mother Goose Program*
in Mandarin
Jan. 12th – Mar. 9th
10:00 – 11:00
**Please note: When York Region
District School Board buses are
cancelled, the satellite programs
are also cancelled.
Program Descriptions
Non-Registered Programs for Parents, Caregivers, and their Children
Story Time – 2 to 6 years
Babies in Playland – birth up to 18 months
Parents/caregivers and babies participate together in early learning activities that help to stimulate
cognitive, physical and social development skills.
The development of language is the key to a child’s sense of independence and positive self-esteem.
This development is enhanced and supported by focusing on pre-reading skills with use of storytelling.
Tot Stop – 18 months up to 36 months
Fun With Learning – 2½ to 6 years
This program focuses on toddler development through play. Parents/caregivers engage in activities with
their children including, arts and crafts, sensory activities, songs and rhymes.
This program provides families and their children with opportunities to learn while they play.
Activities include pre-reading, math concepts, games, puzzles, creative and sensory activities.
Family Time – birth to 6 years
Messy Play – 18 months to 6 years
This program focuses on exploring our five senses through a variety of multi-sensorial activities. Sensory
experiences stimulate children and gives them new information about the world.
Family Time is for parents/caregivers and their children to meet others and play interactively in an early
learning environment. The program includes; arts and crafts, music, pre-reading, and math concepts.
Let’s Create – 18 months to 6 years
Me and Dad – birth to 6 years (Dads only program)
In this program children have the opportunity, through a variety of manipulative materials, to explore their
creative and imaginary skills. Children learn basic concepts and practice their fine motor skills.
This program is for dads, uncles and grandpas to play interactively with their children. The program offers
includes arts and crafts, music and movement and focuses on science and discovery.
Open Door – birth to 6 years
Come and explore our centre and the many services and resources available to you. Families are welcome to come and play with their children when regular programs are not being offered.
Registered Programs
*Brilliant Babies* - 6 months up to 15 months (4 weeks: Main Site) (NO SESSION ON MARCH 17th)
This program provides a learning environment offering unique activities and experiences in gross motor and fine motor development, sensory, self-discovery, literacy and music.
Registration is by phone on Monday, February 23rd @ 3:30pm To register please contact Jennifer @ (905) 479-0002.
*Bang a Beat* - 2 ½ to 6 years (4 weeks: Main Site)
Music contributes to a child’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. In Djembe Drumming, you will have the opportunity to learn traditional
West African rhythms and songs as you participate interactively with your child in this energetic and enriching program.
Registration is by phone on Tuesday, February 24th @ 10:30am To register please contact Luz @ (905) 479-0002.
*Sing & Sign* - 3 months up to 12 months (4 weeks: Main Site)
This program is an introduction to American Sign Language for Hearing Infants. The session uses songs and games as a tool to bond with your baby.
Registration is by phone on Wednesday, February 25th @ 11:30am
To register please contact Carol @ (905) 479-0002.
*Fun With Numbers* - 2 ½ to 6 years (4 weeks: Main Site)
Fun With Numbers enhances your child’s math skills, by exploring different math concepts through the use of unique activities.
Registration is by phone on Thursday, February 26th @ 2:30pm
To register please contact Jennifer @ (905) 479-0002.
*Fun With Numbers* - 2 ½ to 6 years (5 weeks: Markham Village Library)
Fun With Numbers enhances your child’s math skills, by exploring different math concepts through the use of unique activities.
To register please contact Jennifer @ (905) 479-0002.
*Eye Care Information* - for parents/caregivers of children ages, birth to 6 years (One Session: Main Site)
Dr. Tracy Liu, optometrist at SEE BEYOND, is offering an information session on eye care for your child. Topics will include; is your child reaching proper visual milestones,
how to recognize signs of vision problems and how the muscles in the eye work together.
To register please contact the Main Site @ (905) 479-0002.