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                                    | Organization: | Ottawa-Carleton Headstart Association for Preschools - Foster Farm Child Care Centre - Headstart Programs | 
                                
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                                    | Phone Numbers: | 613-829-8939 | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Fax: | 613-829-1533 
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                                    | Address: | 
                                            
                                                | Foster Farm Apartment 1065 Ramsey Cres
 Ottawa, ON
 K2B 7Z9
 
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                                    | Intersection: | Ramsey Cres and Dumaurier Ave | 
                                
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                                    | Location: | Ground level of the Foster Farm Apartment | 
                                
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                                    | Hours: | Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm | 
                                
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                                    | Public Contacts: | Pat Mains - Director 
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                                    | Service Description: | Follows the Headstart program for pre-school children guidelines * provides both indoor and outdoor free play activities and structured learning period * educational field trips and special excursions 
 Developmental activities:
 
 gross motor skills through climbing, running, biking
social skills through cooperative games and sharing of equipment
physical wellness through fresh air and exercise on daily basis
appreciation of nature and outdoor environment and observation of the changes such as changing seasons
 
 
 
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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, please call or stop by a Headstart | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Parents may make self-referrals or children may be referred by social service agencies | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | Children 2-5 years old | 
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English | 
                                
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Ottawa | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 2/7/2025 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=212156 | 
                                
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