Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

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Record #: OAK3860 Last Modified: 16 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 27 Mar 2013
Contact Information
Former NameOak Park Moms and Tots
Address2200 Sawgrass Dr
Oakville, ON L6H 6M8
 
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Located In CommunityOakville
Nearest Main IntersectionTrafalgar Rd and Glenashton Dr
Wheelchair AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone905-257-6029
Fax905-257-7487
Organization Emailmichelle@opnc.ca
Websitewww.opnc.ca
Social MediaFacebook Facebook, YouTube YouTube
Primary ContactMichelle Knoll, Executive Director; Email: michelle@opnc.ca
Description & Services
Areas ServedOakville
Boundariesprimarily for families who live in North Oakville, although everyone is welcome
Description* community of families supporting each other through programs and resources to build friendships, strengthen their children, and create healthy neighbourhoods 
* objectives are to relieve poverty, provide parent education and support and to provide educational, recreational and social opportunities for parents and children of all abilities  
 
Programs include: 
* Children's Programs : Family Drop In & Circletime Programs * La Hora del Cuento - Spanish Circletime * Japanese Circletime * Baby Rhyme Time * Toddler Time *Baby Rhyme Time* Parented Preschool * Programs for children with challenges- Social Skills, Fun Friends & Friends for Life, after school programs, summer camps 
 
* Parenting Programs : * Kids Have Stress Too! * RIRO* Parent Connections Support Group* Managing Challenging Behaviours member requested programs including first aid, child care choices, transitioning to school and general parenting 
 
* Parent & Child Book Nook 
* Community Garden 
* Foodbank: Wednesday 12 noon-12:30 pm  
* Muslim Swim 
* Financial Literacy 
* Filipino Bible Study & Prayer Group 
 
* contact the Centre for information about all of their programs
HoursMon 9:30 am-12 pm, 7 pm-9 pm * Tue 9:30 am-10 pm * Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 4 pm-9 pm * Thu 9:30 am-9:30 pm * Fri 9:30 am-2:30 pm, 8 pm-10 pm * Sat 8:30 am-4 pm * Sun 12 pm-4 pm 
 
Datesyear round
EligibilityAges: 13 year(s) and under
Applicationmembership form
FeesMembership ; Program - dance classes and afternoon preschool ; Families using the programs are asked to pay $50 a year or $2 a week to help cover expenses but it is waived on request. * Fee assistance available for all paid programs.
LanguagesEnglish ; Japanese - Circle Time ; Spanish - Circle Time
Other Details
Resources AvailableMonthly email newsletter * lending library * lending child development kits * interactive website with forum, links, tips, advice and current events
EstablishedNovember 1999
Electionsfourth week of October
Subjects
Service CategoriesAgency Based Libraries/Resource Centres ~ Parenting Issues ; Autism Therapy ~ Preschool Age Children ; Childbirth Education ; Children and Youth with Disabilities ; Family Support Centres/Outreach ; Food Banks ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ~ Drop In Centres ; Parenting Skills Classes
Broader TermsAsian community ; Behavioural disorders ; Cultural communities ; Disabilities ; Disorders ; East Asian community ; Family support ; Health ; Home support ; Learning disabilities ; Linguistic communities ; Parenting support ; Southeast Asian community
SubjectsAttention deficit disorder ; Autism ; Drop-in centres ; Filipino community ; Food banks ; Japanese community ; Muslim community ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Spanish-speaking communities