Ontario Early Years Centre Peel Region, Mississauga South
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Description & Services
Alternate Name	Mississauga Parent Child Resource Centres ; MPCRC ; 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.     Main Site:   Turtle Creek Plaza, 101-1801 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga, 905-822-1114     Satellite Locations:   * Port Credit Secondary School, 70 Mineola Rd E, Room 127, Mississauga * 905-278-3382 ext 422     *Queen of Heaven Catholic School, 1198 Alexandra Avenue, Mississaga 905-822-1114 for info     * Sheridan Villa, (Long Term Care Residence), 2460 Truscott Dr, Mississauga     *Westacres Public School, 2165 Breezy Brae Drive, Mississauga 905-822-1114 for info     A sampling of our programs:   Drop-in (0-6 yrs)   Informal opportunity for adults and children to socialize and play. Parenting resources and referrals available on site. Turtle Creek 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.   Babies on the Move (9 – 18 months or mobile)   You and your baby will enjoy singing songs and rhymes, exploring new sensory experiences and working on new developmental skills together.   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 Grove (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.     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	Turle Creek location:  *Mon,Tues,Wed & Fri 9am - 4pm   *Thur 9am - 8pm   *Sat 9am - 2pm    For satellite hours check www.mpcrc.ca
Dates	Closed Sundays & Statutory Holidays including Saturdays of Holiday Weekends
Areas Served	Mississauga
Eligibility	Ages: 6 year(s) and under    Parents and Caregivers with children (up to 6yrs)
Application	Registration Form
Fees	None
Languages	English
Meetings	Board meetings 4th Tues of each month, 7:30 pm, alternating between Turtle Creek, Brittany Glen and Heart Lake
Contact Information
Address	Turtle Creek Plaza 1801 Lakeshore Road W, Unit 101 Mississauga, ON L5J 1J6   View Google Map
Accessibility	Partially Accessible
Office Phone	905-822-1114
Fax	905-822-1102
E-Mail	info@mpcrc.ca
Website	www.mpcrc.ca
Primary Contact	Pamela Melin, Supervisor, MPCRC; Phone: 905-822-1114 ext 25; Email: oeyc.miss.south@mpcrc.ca
Alternate Contact	Michele Walker, Program Manager; Phone: 905-495-3430; Email: michellewalker@mpcrc.ca
Primary Executive	Lory Wolter, Executive Director, MPCRC; Phone: 905-822-1114 ext 22; Email: lorywolter@mpcrc.ca
Alternate Executive	Elaine Pontone, Senior Manager, MPCRC; Phone: 905-822-1114 ext 23; Email: elainepontone@mpcrc.ca
Volunteer Coordinator	Michelle Walker, Program Manager; Phone: 905-495-3430 ext 23; 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 ; Preschool children ; Teen mothers