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                                    | Organization: | Ottawa-Carleton Headstart Association for Preschools - Headstart Programs | 
                                
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                                    | Phone Numbers: | 613-235-7561 | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Fax: | 613-288-2436 
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                                                | c/o Hawthorne Meadows Nursery School 2244 Russell Rd
 Ottawa, ON
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                                    | Hours: | Vary by organization | 
                                
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                                    | Executives: | Kelly Lehto - President k.lehto@pqchc.com
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                                    | Service Description: | Early intervention programs that provide early childhood education, health, nutrition, parent involvement and support services to multi-risk children and their families * Services and resources are designed to enhance children's physical and emotional well-being, establish an environment to develop strong cognitive skills and promote school-readiness, as well as provide direct services or referrals to families in need 
 Special Services of Headstart Programs: speech and language program, referrals and support * transportation for children to and from the program * parenting workshops, case management and referrals
 
 
 
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                                    | Fees: | Set fees * Each licensed Headstart program has full or partial subsidies for families who qualify * Parents may apply for a subsidy through the City of Ottawa Childcare Registry and Waitlist * For help applying for a subsidy, call or stop by a Headstart program | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Parents may make self-referrals or children may be referred by social service agencies | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | Children 1.5-5 years old | 
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English ; French | 
                                
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Ottawa (City of) | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 11/15/2024 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=212153 | 
                                
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