Ontario Early Years Centre - Simcoe North

Ontario Early Years Centres offer families/care providers who care for children 0-6 years of age, a range of core services which can assist them in their parenting role as well as provide a safe environment where preschool children can be exposed to a variety of learning activities and practise newfound skills. The centres were established in 2002 to serve as a gateway for parents and caregivers to get answers to questions they may have as well as information on available programs and services for all children from birth to 6 years of age. All programs provided at or through Ontario Early Years Centres are free of charge and are funded by the Ministry of Education to allow for universal access. Ontario Early Years Centres are places where parents and caregivers can: •take part with their children in a range of programs and activities •get answers to questions •get information about programs and services that are available for young children and their families •talk to early years professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community The Ontario Early Years Centre – Simcoe North is the lead agency for the Ontario Early Years Centres of Simcoe North. The lead site is in Midland with a satellite site in Orillia. Outreach programs are offered in a number of locations in small communities throughout Simcoe North. Both centres provide early learning activities for children, parent education, literacy based activities, referrals to community resources, nutrition information, pre and post natal resources and outreach services to smaller communities in Simcoe North, within a warm and welcoming environment. The Ontario Early Years Centre – Simcoe North is responsible for providing early years Francophone Services throughout Simcoe County on behalf of the three Early Years Centre lead agencies (OEYC Simcoe North, OEYC Simcoe Grey, OEYC Barrie Simcoe Bradford).