Ottawa-Carleton Headstart Association for Preschools - Annavale Nursery School - Headstart Programs

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-798-5689

Fax:

613-798-4177

Email:

cfrancis@carlington.ochc.org

Website:

ochap.ca/annavale-nursery-school

Address:

Annavale Nursery School
250 Anna Ave
Ottawa, ON
K1Z 7V6

Intersection:

Anna Ave and Merivale Rd

Hours:

Administration Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * Program 8:30am-3:30pm

Public Contacts:

Colette Francis - Coordinator

Service Description:

Follows the Headstart program for pre-school children guidelines * opportunities to learn, practice and strengthen the skills needed for success in kindergarten * activities to develop interests, strengths and curiosity while having fun learning * development of socio-emotional and self-regulation skills * problem-solving, creativity, pre-reading, fine motor and cognitive skills development

Activities include:

quiet area for reading and other quiet learning activities
art area for sensory and creative art
housekeeping area for dramatic play
table top area for puzzles and small building sets
block area to build creatively while developing mathematical concepts
discovery area set up to develope curiosity and power of experiementation
muscle area for physical development through climbing, balancing, riding bikes, throwing balls, etc
sand and water area to develop understanding of volume, displacement, measuing, pouring and as a sensory experience
field trips

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

Application:

Parents may make self-referrals or children may be referred by social service agencies

Eligibility / Target Population:

Children 2.5-4 years old of families that qualify for subsidy through the City of Ottawa

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Ottawa