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Organization:
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Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre - First Words Preschool Speech and Language Program of Ottawa
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Phone Numbers:
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613-688-3979 ext 3434
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Fax:
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613-820-7427
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Address:
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1365 Richmond Rd, 2nd Flr
Ottawa, ON
K2B 6R7
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Intersection:
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Richmond Rd and Carling Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Tamara Chipperfield - Chief Executive Officer
613-820-4922 ext 3375
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Service Description:
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Focuses on prevention, early identification and intervention strategies to promote speech and language development in children up to their eligibility for senior kindergarten. * Cultural interpretation and transportation assistance available upon request * A group of local agencies that work together to ensure that all preschool children in Ottawa are given the chance of reaching their full communication potential
Screening tool: provides an electronic screening tool, the "Communication Checkup", to help parents, caregivers, or professionals in Ottawa check a child for signs of speech or language delays, fine or gross motor delays, and red flags
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Fees:
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None
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children from birth until they are eligible for Senior Kindergarten residing in Ottawa
* Screenings using the Communication Checkup, free online tool: available to Ottawa children until they become eligible for senior kindergarten
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Ottawa (City of)
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Last Updated:
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3/19/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=211985
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