Organization: Ottawa-Carleton Headstart Association for Preschools - Headstart Programs
Phone Numbers: 613-235-7561
Fax: 613-288-2436
Email: cthompso@swchc.on.ca
Website: www.ochap.ca
Address:
c/o Hawthorne Meadows Nursery School
2244 Russell Rd
Ottawa, ON
K1G 1B3
Hours: Vary by organization
Executives: Kelly Lehto - President
k.lehto@pqchc.com
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



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
Application: Parents may make self-referrals or children may be referred by social service agencies
Eligibility / Target Population: Children 1.5-5 years old
Languages: English ; French
Area Served: Ottawa (City of)
See Also: Child Care Centres
Last Updated: 11/15/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=212153

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