Ontario Early Years Centre Peel Region, Brampton Centre
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Record Details
Social Media	Website: www.peelregion.ca/health/topics/child/oeyc.htm
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Description & Services
Alternate Name	BPCRC ; Brampton Parent-Child Resource Centres ; OEYC
Description	The Ontario Early Years Centre offers a range of free education and parenting services for all parents/caregivers and their children (up to 6yrs): Early Learning and Literacy Education, Parenting and Family Support/Nutrition, Information and Referral.     65 Queen St E, Brampton, ON   Main Site:   Heart Lake Town Centre, 180 Sandalwood Parkway East, Unit #8C, Brampton     Satellite Locations : Check the website for further details   * Kennedy  83 Kennedy Rd S, Unit 15, Brampton 905-230-1255    * Brampton Library (Four Corners Branch)  65 Queen St E, Brampton 905-495-3430    * Chapters  52 Quarry Edge Drive, Brampton    * Kidnetix  190 Bovaird Drive, Brampton 905-495-3430    * Rose Theatre  1 Theatre Lane, Brampton 905-793-4841    * St. John Fisher Neighbourhood Learning Place  330 Balmoral Dr., Brampton 905-793-8900 Ext. 52611    * YMCA  20 Union Street, Brampton 905-495-3430    Programs:   Drop-in (0-6 yrs)   Informal opportunity for adults and children to socialize and play. Parenting resources and referrals available on site. Brittany Glen is open for drop-in during all hours of operation; for all other centres please refer to their scheduled drop-in times     Infant Mother Goose (0 – 12 months)   This interactive program promotes bonding between parents and infants, through rhymes, finger plays and songs. It offers the opportunity for parents to network, support each other, and bring about an awareness of community resources.     Babies on the Move (9 – 18 months or mobile)   For crawling, creeping, walking and running babies. You and your baby will enjoy singing songs and rhymes, exploring new sensory experiences and working on new developmental skills together. This program will provide an opportunity for adults to connect with others.     Toddler Time (18 – 36 months)   This interactive program involves songs, story and creative time for toddlers to enjoy with each other and their parents/caregivers.     Move and Groove (Toddler 18 months – 3 yrs) (Preschool 3 – 6 yrs)   (Family 0 – 6 yrs)   This program provides an opportunity for parents and children to interact through music, movement and rhymes. Your participation will help your child develop physical coordination, social skills and creative expression.     Discovery Time (3 – 6 yrs)   A class that encourages children to explore the world around them through hands on activities that fuel their curiosity and makes science fun.     Kindergarten Here I Come - Children beginning Kindergarten in the upcoming September (i.e. ages 3 – 6 yrs)   This is an 8-week program for children entering Kindergarten the following September. Children will participate in activities that will prepare them for the school environment. Children graduate at the end of the session; therefore children attend only one session.     For more programs and calendars check www.mpcrc.ca
Hours	Heart Lake location:   *Mon 9-4  *Tues-Thurs 9-7:30,  *Fri 9-4   *Thur 9am - 8pm   *Sat 9:30-2     For Satellite hours please check www.mpcrc.ca
Dates	Closed Sundays & Statutory Holidays including Saturdays of Holiday Weekends
Areas Served	Brampton ; Mississauga
Boundaries	Brampton Centre
Eligibility	Ages: 6 year(s) and under    Parents and Caregivers with children up to 6yrs
Application	Registration Form
Fees	None
Languages	English
Contact Information
Address	Heartlake Town Centre 180 Sandalwood Pkwy E, Unit 8C Brampton, ON L6Z 4N2   View Google Map
Intersection	Sandalwood Pkwy E/Kennedy Rd N
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Website	www.mpcrc.ca
Primary Contact	Vasanthi Naidu, Supervisor; Email: vasanthinaidu@mpcrc.ca
Alternate Contact	Michelle Walker, Program Manager; Email: michellewalker@mpcrc.ca
Primary Executive	Lory Wolter, Executive Director, MPCRC
Alternate Executive	Elaine Pontone, Senior Manager, MPCRC; Email: elainepontone@mpcrc.ca
Volunteer Coordinator	Michelle Walker, Program Manager; Phone: 905-452-1262; Fax: 905-452-1365; Email: michellewalker@mpcrc.ca
Other Details
Print Material	* Centre schedules * Calendar   * Ontario Early Years Centre Mississauga South - Family and Caregiver Guide   * Mississauga Parent Child Resource Centres - Adjustments after Birth   * Ontario Early Years (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon) - A Place for Families   * Ontario Early Years - Making a Difference guides
Established	2003 (MPCRC in 1984)
Funding	Provincial
Service Level	(50) Non Profit
Subjects
Subjects	Crafts ; Drop-in centres ; Early childhood education ; Information and referral ; Learning centres ; Literacy ; Nutrition ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Postnatal care ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal care ; Preschool children ; Teen mothers ; Toy libraries