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A listing of community programs for families with

children of any age from infants to teens, as well

as parent education that is happening throughout

the communities of Leeds and Grenville.

Family Program Guide

Fall 2018

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This guide is a project of the Children’s Services Department

of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

The information included in this guide is collected from many different

agencies and all are free of charge, unless there is a fee mentioned. Each

listing has information about times and locations, and most have a

telephone number for further information. If you have a question about a

particular listing, please call the contact number first.

Inclusion of a group or program in this resource does not imply

endorsement by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Every effort is

made to ensure the accuracy of information in this calendar, and we

apologize for any errors.

For more information please call 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Email: [email protected]

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Play and Learn Schedule A drop-in program for dads, moms, grandparents,

caregivers and their children, birth to 6 years. Join

us for art, playdough, learning and fun! Free.

For more info. call the EarlyON Child and Family

Centre (CFC) 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Brockville

Tues. – Fri. 9:00 – 11:30 am

Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Wednesdays 5:00 – 7:30 pm Pajama Jam

Brockville EarlyON CFC

Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E.

Saturdays 9:30 – 11:30 am

Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.

Gananoque

Mon. Tues. and Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 am

Gananoque EarlyON CFC, 375 William St. S

Kemptville

Tues. - Sat., 9:00 - 11:30 am

Thurs., 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Thurs., 5:00 – 7:30 pm Pajama Jam

Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building

2-40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and

Community Hub)

Prescott

Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9:00 - 11:30 am

Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School

490 Jessup St. (Hyde St. entrance)

Pop-Up PlayParenting is hard work, we can help! This is a free

drop-in for dads, moms, grandparents, and

caregivers with their children from birth – 6 years of

age to come play! This program is offered in

outreach locations across Leeds and Grenville. In a

simplified, early learning environment, children are

encouraged to explore, create, play and engage in

various experiences that promote inquiry and play-

based learning. Community guests visit the

program and community information is available.

For more info. call the EarlyON CFC

1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Cardinal (Tuesday) 9:30 - 11:30 am

Ingredion Centre, 4050 Dishaw St.

Elgin (Friday) 9:30 - 11:30 am

Public Library, 26 Halladay St.

Lansdowne (Friday) 9:30 - 11:30 am

Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

Community Room, 1 Jesse St.

Limerick Forest Nature PlayA free drop-in outdoor program for dads, moms,

grandparents and caregivers, with their children

from birth - 6 years of age, at the Limerick Forest

Interpretive Centre. Children explore what nature

offers in an outdoor play-based learning

environment. Participants should dress

appropriately. Community guests visit the program

and community information is available.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am

Old Homestead Trail, 175 Limerick Rd. Oxford Station

PARENT EDUCATION

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Infant CPR Parents are invited to attend a FREE session on basic

infant CPR facilitated by a paramedic from Leeds

Grenville Paramedic Services. Babe in arms

welcome. Please note this is not a certified training.

To register, call the EarlyON Centre CFC

1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Oct. 23 (Tuesday) 1:30 - 3:00 pm (during Baby Talk)



Feeding Your Baby Feeding your baby solid food is an exciting time

that comes with many questions. Join us and a

Public Health Dietician/Nutritionist from the Health

Unit to learn about the signs that your baby is ready

for solid food, which and how much food to start

with, allergies and more. Don’t miss this hands-on

experience where you will also be preparing and

tasting homemade baby food! Babe in arms

welcome. Free.

To register, call the EarlyON CFC

1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Nov. 14 (Wednesday) 2:00 - 3:00 pm

(during Baby Talk)


2 – 40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and

Community Hub)

Nov. 6 (Tuesday) 1:30 - 3:00 pm (during Baby Talk)



Child Proof Your House Most injuries to young children happen in the

home. A public health nurse will be providing and

reviewing the Health Units’ resource “A Home

Safety Checklist” with parents. Strategies will be

discussed to help ensure a safer environment for

infant and toddlers in and around your home. Free.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Oct. 24 (Wednesday) 2:00 – 3:00 pm

(during Baby Talk)



Community Hub)

Kids Have Stress Too! A parent and caregiver workshop designed to help

you better understand childhood stress and ways to

help your children manage anxiety and stress. Babe

in arms welcome. Free.

To register call the EarlyON CFC

1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5 (Wednesday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm



Dental Screening A dental hygienist from the Leeds, Grenville and

Lanark District Health Unit will offer dental

screening and fluoride varnish to children, and

provide information about the Healthy Smiles

Ontario program. Verbal or written parental

consent is required.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Sept. 18 (Tuesday) 9:00 – 11:30 am


Oct. 30 (Tuesday) 10:00 – 11:00 am

Kemptville EarlyON, Parish Hall Building

2 – 40 Campus Dr., (Kemptville Campus Education and

Community Hub)

Nov. 15 (Thursday) 9:00 – 11:00 am

Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School, 490 Jessup

St. (Hyde St. entrance)

PARENT EDUCATION

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Notes and Quotes

Resilience:

Never Give Up

Fall down seven times,

get up eight

- Japanese Proverb

Triple P Parenting Every parent needs a helping hand along the way.

From toddler to a teenager’s defiance, from

bedtime drama to outright disobedience; Triple P

can help. Individual support over the phone or in

person is available at any time as is the Triple P on-

line program. Birth to 16 years.

For local information or parenting tips call

1-800-660-5853 or visit

www.triplep-parenting.ca

Positive Parenting CaféCome and explore solutions to normal, everyday

parenting challenges! Babe in arms welcome. Free.

To register call 1-800-660-5853 or on-line

http://healthunit.org/clinics-classes/triple-p-parenting/

Routines

Oct. 17 (Wednesday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm


Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St., E

Top Ten Tips for Positive Parenting

Nov. 14 (Wednesday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm.


Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl Street, East

Common Parenting Traps and How to Avoid

Them

October 18 (Thursday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm


2 – 40 Campus Drive (Kemptville Campus Education and

Community Hub)

Fighting and Aggression

November 15 (Thursday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm


2 – 40 Campus Drive (Kemptville Campus Education and

Community Hub)

Triple P Parenting Seminars Seminars are offered in a small group setting and

last around 90 minutes with time for your

questions. They are a brief introduction to a

number of parenting strategies. You will get

some great ideas to take home and try out with

family! Snacks and child care will be available at

no cost.

To register call 1-800-660-5853 or visit

www.healthunit.org/clinics-classes/triple-p-

parenting

Resilient Children

How can you help your child manage their

emotions so they cope well with disappointment

and in stressful situations? Get the strategies that

will allow them to recognize positive and negative

emotions and deal with them in a healthy way.

October 4 (Thursday) 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Centennial ’67 Public School

4 Henderson St., Spencerville

Raising Confident, Competent Children

You can help your child become confident and

successful at school and beyond. Find out ways to

encourage them to be respectful and considerate,

communicate and get on well with others, feel good

about themselves and become independent

problem solvers.


St. Edward Catholic School, 51 Bedford St., Westport

The Power Of Positive Parenting

“Why does my child do that?” This seminar helps

you understand the reasons kids do what they do

so you can guide their behaviour and see more of

the behaviour you like and less of the behaviour

you don’t like.


J.L. Jordan Catholic School, 294 First Ave., Brockville

More Triple P parenting sessions will be posted

www.healthunit.org as they become available

this Fall. For other Triple P information, visit

www.triplep-parenting.ca

PARENT EDUCATION

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Breastfeeding Clinics Our FREE breastfeeding clinic can provide you with

information and support to give you the confidence

to know your baby is breastfeeding well.

Consultations are one-on-one with registered

nurses who are trained to provide support to

breastfeeding families. For more information, please

refer to www.healthunit.org. You may drop in or

make an appointment by calling the Health Action

Line 1-800-660-5853

Breastfeeding support is offered at the following

Health Unit locations:

Brockville

Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

458 Laurier Blvd., please use the clinic entrance at

the west side of the building

Smiths Falls

(Mon. & Fri.) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

25 Johnston St., please use the main entrance of the

building

Gananoque and Kemptville

Breastfeeding support is available by appointment

only.

Individual Parent Consultations By appointment with the Early Years Registered

Nurse. Content is flexible and can include topics

such as prenatal care, labour and delivery,

newborn care, postpartum period, infant feeding

and Triple P. Free.

For more info. call Country Roads Community

Health Centre, Early Years Team

1-888-998-9927, ext. 246

Country Roads Community Health Centre

4319 Cove Rd., Portland


79 Bedford St., Westport

Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin

Connections: Good Food for a

Healthy Baby An on-going prenatal nutrition program for

pregnant low-income and/or at risk women and

teens. Free.

For more info. call Joane Morin at

1-888-284-2204, ext. 3106

Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Wesleyan Church, 33 Central Ave. E., Brockville

Parent Education and Support

Parent-child interaction, baby-child check-ups

and guest speakers. Free.

For more info. call Country Roads

Community Health Centre, Early Years Team

1-888-998-9927, ext. 246

Portland Group

1st and 3

rd Monday of the month

10:00 am - 12:00 pm


4319 Cove Rd.

Delta Group

2nd

and 4th

Wednesday of the month

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Delta Baptist Church, 24 King St.

Westport Group

4st Monday of the month

We will be joining Foley Mountain staff for their

Forest Play Free Family Drop-In for 2018

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Foley Mountain Conservation Area

Foley Mountain Rd.

PARENT EDUCATION

Notes and Quotes

Parenting isn’t a

practice. It’s a

daily learning

experience.


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Baby TalkBaby Talk is a drop-in group for mothers, fathers

and their babies’ age birth to one year. Come and

join this supportive and relaxed atmosphere. It is a

chance to meet people, have your questions

answered, and seek support around the care and

feeding of your baby. Each week a different topic

will be presented or information provided. Parents

may drop in and access information on a variety of

topics. A public health nurse from Leeds, Grenville,

Lanark and District Health Unit, visits once a month.

Free.


Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm


Kemptville EarlyON CFC

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Parish Hall Building


Community Hub)

Gananoque EarlyON CCF

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

375 William St. S.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374 or the

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

1-800-660-5853

Baby Rhyme Time For parents and their babies, birth to 12 months,

focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes,

songs and stories together in a group setting. Free.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

(Thursdays) 2:00 - 3:00 pm



Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 20, 27 and Dec. 4, 11

(Tuesdays) 2:00 - 3:00 pm


Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 20, 27

(Tuesdays) 2:00 – 3:00 pm



Community Hub)

Baby & Me Come and enjoy playtime with your infant in a ‘baby

friendly zone’. Each week there will be a baby

related topic for discussion with resources. The

session will end with a story, songs and rhymes.

Please, no older siblings.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Oct. 11 – Nov. 29 (Thursdays) 1:30 - 2:30 pm


490 Jessup St. (Hyde St. entrance)

Notes and Quotes

Talk to Me I’m Listening

INFANT PROGRAMS

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Toddler Time Stories, music, crafts, finger plays and rhymes for

preschool aged children and their caregivers.

Birth - 3 years. Free.

For more info. call 613-924-2048 or

[email protected]

Sept. 20 – June (school year) (Thursdays)

10:00 - 11:00 am

Township of Athens Public Library, 5 Central St.

Babytime A drop-in program where half an hour is dedicated

to songs, rhymes and story time to help your baby’s

pre-literacy skills. A second half hour will be social

time for parents and children.



www.edcarlibrary.ca

October 4 – December 20 (Thursdays)

10:30 - 11:30 am

Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Public Library

Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson St.

Library Bookworms Interactive family story time with books, music,

rhymes, early literacy and numeracy activities and

opportunities for co-operative play.


For more info. call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424 or

[email protected]

Oct. 2 – Nov. 20 (Tuesdays) 10:00 - 11:00 am

Oct. 4 – Nov. 22 (Thursdays) 10:00 - 11:00 am


PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Row Row

Row

Your Boat

Notes and Quotes To be in your children’s

memories tomorrow,

you have to be in their lives today.

- unknown

Eency

Weency

Spider

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Feeding Your Toddler Looking at your toddlers’ basic nutritional needs,

tips for creating positive meal times and raising

healthy eaters. Older children are welcome with

another adult. Free.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Oct. 11 (Thursday) 5:30 – 6:30 pm

(during Pajama Jam)

Kemptville EarlyON, Parish Hall Building


Community Hub)

Baby and Toddler Time Families and caregivers are invited to drop-in to

meet and socialize with their babies and toddlers in

our relaxed and comfortable library setting. Staff

will lead stories, songs, rhymes and action games

for a rounded morning of fun. We welcome busy

little bodies and quiet watchers alike – everyone is

welcome! Birth - 5 years. Free.

For more info. call 613-382-2436

www.gananoquelibrary.ca

Sept. 10 – Dec. 10 (Mondays) 10:00 - 11:00 am

Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St.

Merrickville Co-operative

PlaygroupA co-operative playgroup, all members are asked to

participate in the weekly running of the playgroup

such as: setting up, putting away toys/crafts and

taking care of coffee/tea in the kitchen. Every effort

is appreciated. Birth - 5 years. Free.

For more info. email

[email protected]

Sept. – June (school year) (Wednesdays)

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read St.

TODDLER & KINDER PROGRAMS

Notes and Quotes

Children learn

as they

play.

Most importantly,

in play children

learn

how to

learn.

- O. Fred Donaldson


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Scary Story Contest Creative young writers have the opportunity to win

first ($25), second ($15) and third ($10) place prizes.

Young writers must finish an introductory library

short story in 800 words or less. Entries may be

submitted individually or through school classes

and will be judged by a special library panel. There

are two age categories: 6 – 10 years and 11 – 14

years. Free.

To register or for more info. call 613-382-2436

September 10 (Monday) Entry forms with intro-story

available.

October 12 (Friday) Entries are due in.

October 29 (Tuesday) Winners are announced.


Tinker Lab: Hack, Build, Create,

Play, Grow Tinker Labs provide endless opportunities for kids,

ages 6 – 12, to explore and experiment in

a relaxed, unstructured way. It is as much a

philosophy as a physical space. We believe the

process is the product and encourage hands-on

discovery, creativity and innovative thinking. Free.

For more info. call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424

or [email protected]

Oct. 4 – Nov. 22 (Thursdays) 3:30 – 5:00 pm


Creative Writing Each month we work with a theme, exploring a

writing concept and discuss our current project.

Participants, aged 13 to 25 years old, are

encouraged to share their short stories during this

creative writing session. Free.


www.edcarlibrary.ca

Sept. 10 – Dec. 3 (2nd

Monday of each month)

6:00 – 7:00 pm


Cardinal Branch, 618 County Road 2

Prescott Youth Centre (PYC)

PYC is a safe drop-in recreational centre for youth

ages 8 – 18 years old. We offer a variety of

recreational and physical activities. Free.

For more info. call 613-925-2004

September to June (school year) Mon. – Fri.

4:00 – 7:30 pm

490 Jessup St., Prescott (in T.R. Leger School)

use Hyde St. entrance to building.

SCHOOL AGE & TEEN PROGRAMS

Exercise Your M

ind …And Body

Discovering C

onnections…

Connecting Discoveries

Notes and Quotes

“Be yourself everyone else

is already

taken.”

-Oscar Wilde

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Exploring Pottery Come and join local potter, Krista Cameron, during

Play and Learn. We will explore and create using

clay. Creations will be taken to be fired in the kiln

and returned at a later date. Free


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

October 22 (Monday) 9:00 – 11:00 am

Gananoque EarlyON CFC, 375 William St. S.

October 26 (Friday) 9:00 – 11:00 am



FAMILY EVENTS

Let’s Play Music Together

Learn about music therapy with Cordon Purcell, all

while having fund singing, dancing and making

music with your child, birth to 6 years. It will be a

fun learning experience for both parents and

children during Play and Learn. Free.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Nov. 28 (Wednesday) 10:30 – 11:30 am



Dec. 8 (Saturday) 10:00 – 11:30 am



Community Hub)

Story Time Saturdays Families are invited to join in on the fun Saturday

mornings. Exploring the magic of books, songs and

rhymes and engage in fun activities, together,

promoting early literacy skills. Free.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Saturdays 9:00 – 11:30 am



Community Hub)

Reading is Dreaming with your Eyes Open

Notes and Quotes

tell me and

i’ll forget.

show me

and I may

remember.

involve me

and I learn.

- Benjamin Franklin

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Fire Engine Visiting EarlyON The fire engine will be visiting during Play and

Learn! Come and explore the fire engine and learn

about fire prevention. Free.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

October 11 (Thursday) 10:00 – 11:00 am


490 Jessup St., Hyde St. entrance

October 20 (Saturday) 10:30 – 11:30 am



Community Hub)

Trip to the Fire Station Join us for a tour of the fire station. Climb into the

fire trucks and learn about fire prevention. Parents

and caregivers with their children birth – 6 years of

age. Meet at the fire station. Free.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

October 9 (Tuesday) 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Gananoque Fire Department, 340 Herbert St.

October 9 (Tuesday) 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Brockville Fire Station No. 2

360 Laurier Blvd.

Family Gym Time Enjoy being active with your children, age birth to 6

years, in the gym. We will run, play with balls,

navigate an obstacle course, use a parachute and

more. Free.

For more info. call the EarlyON Centre

1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

Beginning Oct. 12 (Fridays) 9:30 - 10:30 am

(during Play and Learn)

Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School Gym

490 Jessup St., Prescott

Oct. 10, 24 and Dec. 12 (Wednesdays)

6:30 – 7:30 pm (during Pajama Jam)



FAMILY EVENTS

Just like reading and writing, children

have to learn how to move!

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Ontario Public Library Week Join us for treats as we thank you for using the library! See our website for details about special activities we

have planned, like a tea party! All ages are welcome. Free.

For more info. call 613-658-5575 or www.edcarlibrary.ca

October 13 – 20 (all week during library hours)


618 County Road 2

Unravelled

Love to knit or crochet? Want to learn? Bring your projects along and socialize with other yarn-happy people in a

fun, relaxed environment. All ages. Young children should attend with an adult

For more info. call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424 or [email protected]

Oct. 2 – Nov. 2 (Tuesdays) 3:30 – 5:00 pm


Notes and Quotes “…the library was my gateway

drug to a life of literacy, learning

& love; love of books, friends,

discovery & connection.

- Lisa Nalbone

Discovery Packs

Come discover the Brockville Museum with our

new Discovery Packs when you visit

the museum! Filled with engaging and exhibit

based activities, Discovery Packs are

a great way for guests with young children to

enjoy the museum together.

For children 10 and under. Free.


Year Round (Monday to Friday)

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Brockville Museum, 5 Henry St.

FAMILY EVENTS

Read to Every Kid Every Day

Parents and caregivers with children, birth – 12 years,

are invited to the 10th

Annual Read to Every Kid Day

Wrap-up Event sponsored by Every Kid in our

Communities of Leeds & Grenville. Discover this

year’s winning books and enjoy the children’s

entertainment. Free.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374 or your public library

www.everykid.on.ca

Jan. 26, 2019 (Saturday) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Brockville Memorial Civic Centre, 60 Magedoma Dr.


http://www.everykid.on.ca/

http://everykid.on.ca/

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LEGO Club

A program for children, age 5 to 10, and their caregivers where we build LEGO projects based on two different

building challenges, each week. Free.

For more info. call 613-924-2048 or [email protected]

October to June (First two Fridays of each month) 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Township of Athens Public Library, 5 Central St.

LEGO Saturday The Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Public Library has bins and bins of

LEGO available so come on in and build whatever you can dream

of! Please note: this program is not run by staff so parental

supervision is required. All ages are welcome. Free.

For more info. call 613-658-5575 or www.edcarlibrary.ca

3rd

Saturday of each month 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson Street

4th Saturday of each month 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Cardinal Branch, 618 County Road 2

LEGO Family Christmas Village Building Contest The 5

th annual family-fun community display with LEGO. Set prizes for first, second and third place winners and

mini figures for all other participating children. The library provides use of their LEGO collection for families

wishing to enter, or families may use their own LEGO (no mixing permitted). Families submit their entry with a

name for their holiday/seasonal themed creation that are then displayed for two weeks for public admiration

and voting. Any family may submit 1 entry on a standard 10” x 10” baseplate. Free.

To register or for more info. call 613-382-2436

December 1 (Saturday) Entries are due.

December 3 – 13 Public voting takes place.

December 15 (Saturday) 1:00 pm

Winners are announced at library’s holiday party.


FAMILY EVENTS

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Holiday Celebration Join us for some holiday fun experiencing the

sights, smells and sounds of the holiday season!

For children birth to 6 years. Free.


1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

December 4 (Tuesday) 9:00 – 11:30 am

Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School Gym

490 Jessup St., Prescott

December 7 (Friday) 9:30 – 11:30 am

North Grenville Fire Department

259 Highway 44, Kemptville

December 11 (Tuesday) 9:00 – 11:30 am

Gananoque EarlyON CFC 9:00 – 11:30 am

375 William St. S.




December 19 (Wednesday) 5:00 – 7:30 pm




(during Pop up Play)

Elgin, Rideau Lakes Public Library, 26 Halladay St.

Watch for more details and locations.

Holiday Sing-A-Long at Limerick

Forest Nature Play Parents and caregivers with their children birth – 6

years of age are invited to bring their instrument

along and share a snack while celebrating the

holiday season. This event will be held in the

Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre. Free.

For more info. call the EarlyON Centre

1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374

December 17 (Monday) 10:00 – 11:00 am

Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre

1175 Limerick Rd., Oxford Station

FAMILY EVENTS

Simply be one of the most beautiful sights and sounds in the world.

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Child Care Fee SubsidyThe United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

manages and determines eligibility for child care fee

subsidies for residents of Leeds and Grenville under

the authority of the Child Care and Early Years Act.

Subsidies are available for children ranging from

birth to twelve years of age where the parent(s)

is/are employed or enrolled in an educational or

retraining program. Child care fee subsidy applies

only to contracted licensed child care settings.

To make an appointment, call 613-342-3840

or 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2351


Licensed Child Care The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the

Ministry of Education strive to foster social and

economic development in Ontario by investing in

and supporting an affordable, accessible and

accountable child care system which benefits

children, their parents and caregivers and the

broader community.

For more info. on licensed child care programs

call 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2351


Families who live in Leeds and Grenville, who

need help with the cost of licensed child care,

can apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy:

Do you currently use licensed child care?

Would you like to use licensed child care

but find it too expensive?

Are you in school; or

Are you working?

You could expect to pay:

Total FAMILY Income Per

Year Line 236 of your

Canada Revenue Agency

Notice of assessment

$35,000 $80,000

# of Children

birth – 12 years 1 2

Your Monthly

Child Care Cost $882.00 $1,860.00

Cost with Fee Subsidy $125.00 $1,166.00

A monthly savings of:

For more information about the program,

please contact us at 613-342-3840 or

1-800-267-8146, ext. 2351

email: [email protected]

www.leedsgrenville.com

Do You Need Help Reducing

your Child Care Costs?

$757.00 $694.00

Notes and Quotes

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OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

Above figures are examples only. Actual cost

for your family will be calculated during the

application process.


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Developmental Services of Leeds & Grenville, Children’s Services

Inclusive Child Care This service enhances opportunities for the inclusion of children, birth to 12 years, with special needs in licensed

early learning and care programs throughout the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Inclusive Child Care

works in partnership with families and the community to promote the right of families to have access to child

care choices within their community, provide extra support for children in order to enable them to fully

participate in a licensed early learning and care program and be included with their peers, and support licensed

early learning and care programs in their efforts to develop and provide an inclusive child care environment.

For information or to make a referral call 1-866-544-5614 or 613-345-1290


www.developmentalservices.com

Infant and Child Development Program An early intervention program providing service and supports to infants/preschoolers (birth - age 5 years) and

their families in Leeds and Grenville. Any parent may refer if they have concerns about their baby’s

development. Community agency or professional individual may refer a child with the parent’s permission.

For more info. call Brockville General Hospital community based service, 613-345-1662

Individual Prenatal Education Prenatal education tailored to individual interests,

needs and availability. Choose from a variety of

topics. Facilitated by an Early Years Registered

Nurse by appointment. Free.

For more info. call Country Roads Community

Health Centre, Early Years Team, 1-888-998-

9927, ext. 246


4319 Cove Rd., Portland


79 Bedford St., Westport

Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin

Prenatal Classes In-Person Prenatal Classes are led by Public Health

Nurses and run once per week for 4 weeks. Topics

include having a healthy pregnancy, breastfeeding,

preparing for labour and delivery and caring for

your newborn and yourself.

Online Prenatal Course covers the same topics as

the in-person classes and is ideal for families, who

have scheduling conflicts, like to learn at their own

pace, are on bed rest or just want a refresher.

To register, call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark

District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853, ext. 2294

Young Parent Prenatal Classes

These classes are led by a Public Health Nurse who

will provide a non-judge mental and open setting

for learning. The program uses videos, activities,

peer support, and open discussion to help people

learn how to have a healthy pregnancy.

For more info. call the Health Action Line

1-800-660-5853



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Reading is Dreaming with your Eyes Open

Ontario’s Enhanced 18-Month Well Baby Visit 18-month is a critical time in a child’s development and a visit to a health care provider at this time is important.

Ontario has a longer, more in depth visit at 18-months as it is the last in the series of scheduled health care visits

prior to a child starting school. During the visit, parents will have the opportunity to discuss their child’s growth

and development and ask any questions they may have regarding healthy child development, parenting, and

community resources. Free. For more info. call the Health Action line at Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District

Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853 or visit www.18monthvisit.ca

Healthy Babies, Healthy Children A Free program that provides home visits by public health nurses and home visitors to pregnant women and families with children who have not yet started school. Home visits help you learn about:

Having a healthy pregnancy and birth

Connecting with your child(ren)

How children grow and develop as well as what you can do to help

Being a parent

Breastfeeding, food and healthy nutrition

Taking care of yourself and your family

Other services available to you and your child in your community

There is no cost to you for the program and your participation is voluntary.

For more info. call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853

Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) Consists of 3 dental programs for eligible children 17 years and younger:

1. HSO Emergency Program - Child has an urgent dental need, such as pain, infection, or large visual decay

and the cost of dental treatment would create a financial hardship.

2. HSO Basic Program (Core) - Family must meet an income level to qualify, based on the number of

children 17 and under in the family.

3. Preventive Services Program (PSO) - Child has a preventive dental need (scaling, fluoride, and/or dental

sealants) and the cost would create a financial hardship.

4. Preventive treatment must be provided by Health Unit dental staff.

Note: Families with access to other dental insurance may still be eligible to apply.

For more info. contact the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

1-800-660-5853 or www.healthunit.org

Visit www.ontario.ca/healthysmiles

Call Service Ontario INFOline toll-free at 1-844-296-6306 TTY toll-free 1-800-387-5559


http://www.18monthvisit.ca/


http://www.ontario.ca/healthysmiles

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First Year, First Visit Open to all residents of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark that have children birth - 4 years of age. This allows the

parents and caregivers to discuss proper oral care for infants and young children to observe any signs of early

childhood tooth decay at an early stage. Age Group: birth - 4 years. Free.

For more info. contact Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853 or

www.healthunit.org

By appointment: (Mon. - Fri.) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Health Unit Offices and Family and Child Groups at various locations in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark.

Fluoride Varnish Program The Oral Health Program of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit supports the evidence that

applying fluoride varnish is a safe and effective part of a cavity prevention program. Please check with your

dental provider to find out how fluoride varnish can benefit your child. Age Group: birth - 6 years (also available

7 - 17 years). Free.

For more info. contact the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853 or

www.healthunit.org

By appointment: (Mon. - Fri.) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Health Unit Offices and Family and Child Groups at various locations in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark.

Positive Opportunity Partnerships

(POP) for Kids P.O.P. is a service dedicated to ensuring that

recreational opportunities exist in our community

for children and youth who would not ordinarily be

able afford the cost of participation. Available to

residents of Town of Gananoque and Township of

Leeds & Thousand Islands

For more info. call Parks and Recreation Dept.

613-382-2149, ext. 1411

Making Play Possible Making Play Possible endeavors to give all children

and youth living in Leeds & Grenville the

opportunity to engage in play regardless of the

barriers which they face. These barriers may be

financial, geographic or physical and/or mental

health difficulties.

Participation in recreation and social opportunities

are important to a child’s healthy development.

Every child and youth within Leeds & Grenville

deserves a chance to learn, grow and have fun by

having access to these kinds of opportunities.

Being involved in recreational experiences is

important to helping kids be mentally and

physically healthy. Children need to have fun, feel

important, build skills, feel proud, have adult role

models, be respected, hang out with other kids, be

unique and feel involved.

For more info. call 1-800-809-2494




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Autism Ontario Autism is a developmental disorder affecting the

brain’s normal development of a person’s social and

communication skills. Diagnosis of autism usually

occurs in early childhood. These services are located

outside of Leeds & Grenville, but provide service to

Leeds & Grenville.


Kingston Chapter, 361 Montreal St., Kingston

Language Express Preschool

Speech and Language Program Language Express provides speech and language

assessment and therapy services for young children

in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Counties. Services

are free and are available from birth until the end of

junior kindergarten. Don’t wait and see! We can

help your child and provide helpful ideas for you

and your child’s caregivers or teachers.

When to get help:

If your child is not meeting all of the

communication milestones for his/her age. Check

the milestones at www.language-express.ca

If your child is stuttering

If your child’s play or social interaction

seems different from other children the

same age.

If your child’s voice doesn’t sound right.

If your child has a diagnosis, such as:

hearing loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or

developmental delay.

Our referral deadline has changed. Children born in

2014 must be referred by November 30, 2018. After

this date we will continue to accept referrals for

children born in 2015 or later.

For information or to make a referral call

1-888-503-8885 or visit

www.language-express.ca

Children’s Mental Health of Leeds

& Grenville Walk-in Clinic For more info., call 1-800-809-2494

Wednesdays 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

(last appointment at 5:30 pm) Free.

779 Chelsea St., Suite BU, Brockville

Children’s Mental Health of Leeds

& Grenville Children’s Mental Health provides services for

children and their parents, with our Early Years team

focusing upon the emotional, behavioural needs of

children under six. We provide in home visits, early

intervention if you are concerned about your child’s

mental health and we work with parents to prepare

for kindergarten transitions and offer a range of

Triple P individual and group learning activities.

There are no charges for services as funding is

provided by the Ministry of Children and Youth

Services.

Parents can call our Prompt Services at

1-800-809-2494 and ask for help.


read grow

learn

communicate

Play talk

write

http://www.language-express.ca/

http://www.language-express.ca/

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Nipissing District Developmental

Screen NDDS™ is a developmental checklist that follows

your child from one month of age to six years.

It provides a snapshot in time of your child's

development, and a starting point for discussion

with a health/child care professional. These

checklists are available to all residents of Ontario

free of charge. To obtain a copy of the NDDS visit

your local EarlyON CFC or visit

www.ndds.ca/ontario

Canada Learning Bond The Canada Learning Bond is $500 offered by the Government of Canada to help you start saving for your child’s

education after high school. Plus, your child could get $100 every year until he or she turns 15 years old to a

maximum of $2000!

For more info. call 1-800-622-6232 or

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/learning-bond.html

Kids Help Phone If you are a young person and are struggling with a problem big or small, please contact the Kids Help

Phone. Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only national 24-hour bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web

counselling and referral service for children and youth. Our service is completely anonymous and confidential,

we don’t trace calls, we don’t have call display. You don’t even have to tell us your name if you don’t want to.

To contact us call 1-800-668-6868 or on-line at www.kidshelpphone.ca

Health Action Line The Health Action Line is a toll free public health information line available weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

To contact us, call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit 1-800-660-5853

Mental Health Hotline The Mental Health Helpline provides information and mental health services in Ontario. A helpful Information

and Referral Specialist will answer your call 24 hours a day. Our service is free and confidential.

To contact us, call 1-866-531-2600


Don’t play “wait and see”

with your child’s development

http://www.ndds.ca/ontario

http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/

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Telehealth Ontario Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential service you can call to get health advice or information. A Registered

Nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To contact us call 1-866-797-0007

211 Eastern Ontario 211 is a helpline and online database of Ontario’s community and social services. Free.

For more info. call 211 or go to www.211ontario.ca

Ontario Poison Centre The Ontario Poison Centre is a telephone toxicology consultation service providing expert poison advice 24

hours a day to the public and health-care professionals in Ontario. Our staff includes nurses, pharmacists and

physicians highly trained in treating poisonings and drug verdoses. Poisonings can happen to anyone at any

time. We are here to help you. If you think someone has been poisoned call us right away.

To contact us call 1-800-268-9017

For more information please call 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374


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Documents

Family Guide Fall 2018 - Leeds Grenville · Infant CPR . Parents are invited to attend a FREE session on basic infant CPR facilitated by a . paramedic from Leeds Grenville Paramedic