The London North Centre Ontario Early Years Centre also brings together in one location information about children's services and programs in the community. If you have questions about your child's development, or want to know how to get information or services for your child aged 0-6 in London North Centre, please visit your Ontario Early Years Centre at 265 Maitland Street, London, call us at (519)-434-3644, or e-mail us at oeyclondonnorthcentre@childreach.on.ca

Literacy

Books are available in all programs for parents and caregivers to share with their children. They can learn new rhymes and fingerplays as well as repeating old favourites during group time. A variety of early learning activities provide children with opportunities to learn new skills and get ready for school.

Two Early Literacy Specialists act as consultants in our Early Years programs and for other community agencies such as child care centres, libraries, school boards and other literacy initiatives. The Early Literacy Specialists provide free workshops for parents and professionals on a variety of topics.

The Early Literacy Specialists can be reached at: (519) 433-8996 ext. 231

Newborn Literacy Kits

The Newborn Literacy Kit is a set of items created to encourage parents and caregivers to read to their children right from birth.

The kit includes a book by award-winning author, Barbara Reid, a video, a CD or audiocassette by Kathy Reid-Naiman and a passport to store records like immunization cards.

There is also information on early childhood development and about the Ontario Early Years Centres.

Please pick up your Newborn Literacy Kit at your local Ontario Early Years Centre.

Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping with the Ontario Early Years Centres' programs where parents/caregivers, together with their children (birth to 6 years), can explore a variety of early learning activities. Volunteers will have the opportunity to interact with the children and parents while assisting staff with a wide variety of duties. Duties may include:

Playgroup Assistant (supporting staff during programs and playgroups)
child minding (assisting staff care for children during parent & caregiver groups)

Other opportunities:

resource lending
maintenance of toys, equipment and Centre
office/administration (photocopying, prepping & sorting resources)
share your talents with us!

Volunteers who speak languages other than English are welcome!

If you enjoy working with young children and families, please contact one of our Ontario Early Years Centres of London:

Ontario Early Years Centre London Fanshawe

1892 Dundas Street

455-2791

Ontario Early Years Centre London North Centre

265 Maitland Street

434-3644

Ontario Early Years Centre London West

1019 Viscount Road

Jean Vanier Elementary School

473-2825