Ontario Early Years Centre

Peel Region, Mississauga South

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Record #: CDR0011 Last Modified: 11 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2012
Phone
Office Phone905-822-1114
Fax905-822-1102
Address/Location Info
AddressTurtle Creek Plaza
1801 Lakeshore Road W, Unit 101
Mississauga, ON L5J 1J6
 
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Located In CommunityMississauga
AccessibilityPartially Accessible
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionThe 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
HoursTurle Creek location: 
*Mon,Tues,Wed & Fri 9am - 4pm  
*Thur 9am - 8pm  
*Sat 9am - 2pm 
 
For satellite hours check www.mpcrc.ca
DatesClosed Sundays & Statutory Holidays including Saturdays of Holiday Weekends
Areas ServedMississauga
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
 
Parents and Caregivers with children (up to 6yrs)
ApplicationRegistration Form
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
E-Mailinfo@mpcrc.ca
Websitewww.mpcrc.ca
Primary ContactPamela Melin, Supervisor, MPCRC; Phone: 905-822-1114 ext 25; Email: oeyc.miss.south@mpcrc.ca
Alternate ContactMichele Walker, Program Manager; Phone: 905-495-3430; Email: michellewalker@mpcrc.ca
Primary ExecutiveLory Wolter, Executive Director, MPCRC; Phone: 905-822-1114 ext 22; Email: lorywolter@mpcrc.ca
Alternate ExecutiveElaine Pontone, Senior Manager, MPCRC; Phone: 905-822-1114 ext 23; Email: elainepontone@mpcrc.ca
Volunteer CoordinatorMichelle Walker, Program Manager; Phone: 905-495-3430 ext 23; Email: michellewalker@mpcrc.ca
Other Info
Alternate NameMississauga Parent Child Resource Centres ; MPCRC ; OEYC
MeetingsBoard meetings 4th Tues of each month, 7:30 pm, alternating between Turtle Creek, Brittany Glen and Heart Lake
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 
Established2003 (MPCRC in 1984)
FundingProvincial
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGSFamily Resource Programs/OEYC ; Parent Education
SubjectsCrafts ; 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
Broader TermsAge groups ; Children ; Education ; Educational institutions ; Educational organizations ; Educational programs ; Family support ; Health services ; Parenting support ; Parents ; Patient care ; Visual arts ; Womens health