Milton Community Resource Centre, Ontario Early Years Centre of North Halton

Milton Community Resource Centre

Ontario Early Years Centre of North Halton

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Record #: MIL0148

Last Modified: 17 Jun 2010

Last Full Update: 17 Jun 2010

Our Kids Network Information

Our Kids Headings

Early Learning Supports ; Parenting / Family Supports

Contact Information

Address

410 Bronte St S
Milton, ON L9T 0H8

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Located In Community

Milton

Intersection

Bronte Rd & Derry Rd

Wheelchair Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Office Phone

905-876-1244

Fax

905-876-1273

Organization Email

cherylh@mcrc.on.ca

Website

www.mcrc.on.ca

Primary Contact

Cheryl Haug, Manager of Family Resource and Ontario Early Years Programs, Phone: ext 215

Primary Executive

Rebecca Barrows-Vrankulj, Executive Director, Phone: ext 211

Description & Services

Alternate Name

MCRC; OEYC

Areas Served

Halton North

Description

MCRC includes an Ontario Early Years Centre offering a variety of programs and services to parents/caregivers and children (newborn to 6yrs). There are no costs for Ontario Early Years Programs.

The goal is to provide information to families on parenting issues and opportunities for parents to * share/receive information on positive parenting topics * network and find support in a welcoming environment * childcare available during parenting programs, preregistration required.

Adult and Child Together: newborn to six years
* an informal, unstructured, friendly drop-in program * interact with your child * creative activities, free play, circle and stories.

Music and Movement Programs:
* 7-week programs * adult and child participate together * children build on skills such as listening, speaking, counting, singing, moving and group participation * use balance beams, bean bag toss, balls, hoops, huge parachute.
Cruisin & Groovin: 16 to 24 mths
Toddler Jumpin & Jammin: 25 to 36 mths
Preschool Jumpin & Jammin: 3 to 5 years

Mother Goose: newborn to 12 months
* 7 week program * encourages parents to "use the resources in themselves" to communicate and play with their children * parents get refresher on nursery rhymes, fairy tales and songs from their own childhood.

New: Bilingual Mother Goose

Hours

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am to 7 pm;
Dad & Me Together (drop-in, 0-6 Yrs): 1st & 3rd Sat monthly, Sep to Jun, 9:30 am-11:30 am;
Family Together (drop-in, 0-6 Yrs): 2nd & 4th Sat monthly, 9:30 am-11:30 am.
Call to confirm Sat schedule.

Eligibility

Ages: 6 year(s) and under

Children newborn-6 yrs and their caregivers/parents.

Application

Registration is required in some programs.
Registration is based on a lottery system for Early Years Programs

Fees

None - No fees for Early Years programs.

Languages

English

Subjects

Infants ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Preschool children ; Toddlers

Broader Terms

Age groups ; Children ; Family support ; Parenting support