Region of Peel, Human Services

Early Learning Services, Children's Services Operations

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Record #: CDR0196 Last Modified: 26 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 29 May 2012
Phone
Office Phone*905-791-7800 
*Administration 905-791-1585
Fax*905-450-5757  
*905-861-9079
Toll Free Phone1-888-309-6640
Address/Location Info
Address10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite B, PO Box 2136-Stn "B"
Brampton, ON L6T 0E3
 
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Located In CommunityBrampton
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionListing information about: 
* The 12 licensed (Regional Operated) Learn.Play.Care. Child Care Centres in Brampton and Mississauga. * Provides subsidized access to centre and home based childcare in over 450 licensed programs throughout the Region of Peel * Facilitates placement in Regional and community-based programs for children with identified special needs. 
 
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM: 
The Special needs program provides a broad range of services and support to the child and family. In addition to participating in the daily routines of the child care program, children with special needs receive an individualized teaching plan designed to meet the specific needs of each child.  
 
In partnership with the parent and the centre staff, the Resource Teacher ensures the development of long and short term goals for the child. The parent and the Resource Teacher will prioritize the needs to happen to increase the child’s skill development. Goals are reviewed and revised monthly and the parent will receive a copy of the Family Support Plan at a monthly meeting with the Resource Teacher.  
Hours 7am– 6pm depending on the families need. 
 
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedPeel Region
EligibilitySPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS: Children (18mths-school entry age) who have difficulty responding to or adjusting to their environment because of physical, intellectual or emotional problems 
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
E-Mailchildren@peelregion.ca
Websitewww.peelregion.ca/childcar/index.htm
Primary ContactKathleen Lewis, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 905-791-1585 ext 3170; Email: kathleen.lewis@peelregion.ca
Primary ExecutiveSonia Pace, Director; Phone: 905-791-7800 ext 3807; Email: sonia.pace@peelregion.ca
Other Info
FundingRegional / Municipal
Service Level(20) Regional Government
Subjects
SubjectsChild care ; Children ; Disabilities ; Family life education ; Financial assistance ; Infants ; Nutrition ; Parenting support ; Postnatal care ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal care ; Preschool children ; Regional government ; Subsidies
Broader TermsAge groups ; Children ; Education ; Educational programs ; Family support ; Financial services ; Government ; Health services ; Instructional programs ; Patient care ; Womens health