Our program is located on the McMaster University Campus to provide child care for the McMaster community as well as the community at large. It is a licensed, non-profit, self-supporting corporation administered by a Director and a Board of Directors. The McMaster Children's Centre is licensed for 63 children aged 18 months - 5 years. Visit our website: www.mcmaster.ca/mcmcc We are a Family Resource Centre operated by Today’s Family, in partnership with Mohawk College. It is a program where parents, caregivers and children can "drop-in" on an informal basis to access early childhood development and parenting programs designed to meet the unique needs of families with children birth to six years of age. There is no fee involved. Our Program Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:00 Thursday and Friday 9:00 – 12:00 Location: Our "Together For Families" Resource Centre is located in Mohawk College in room F148. There is free parking available in lot P6. Program Highlights: Play-based learning opportunities Innovative emergent curriculum planned in partnership with students, parents, caregivers and children Program of activities enhances the child's development in all areas Workshops and resources to support parents, caregivers, resource centre staff, students and those learning English as a second language The e-mail address for our "Together For Families" program is: todaysfamily@mohawkcollege.on.ca Today’s Family website is www.todaysfamily.ca Contact names and numbers for "Together For Families": Barb Vanry, Director of Family and Children's Programs 905- 574-9344 Ext 102 Brenda Espinola and Debbie Szpak ECE Co-ordinators "Together For Families" 905-575-2375 ext 3786 The Waterdown Ontario Early Years Program is a place where parents, caregivers and children can come for early learning and literacy programs, parenting programs, and information about programs and services available to young children. Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00 Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00pm Program Highlights: Play based learning Emergent curriculum Program activities enhance all areas of child development For more information about our programs, please go to: http://www.ontarioearlyyears.ca or contact us at: 905-689-9500 The Hamilton Mountain Ontario Early Years Centre, located in Hill Park Secondary School, is a place where parents, caregivers and children can come for early learning and literacy programs, parenting programs, and information about programs and services available to young children. Location: 465 East 16th. Street Hamilton, Ontario Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 8:00 Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Program Highlights: Play based learning Emergent curriculum Program activities enhance all areas of child development Artist at the Centre Project, Artist present Tues. and Wed. 9:00-11:30 For more information about our programs, please go to: http://www.ontarioearlyyears.ca or contact us at: 905-385-3020 All programs are free of charge We are an Ontario Early Years neighbourhood site in the Hamilton West riding, operated by Today's Family. Parents, caregivers and children can "drop-in" on an informal basis to access early childhood development and parenting programs designed to meet the unique needs of families with children birth to six years of age. There is no fee involved. Location: Our program is located at 251 Duke Street in Ryerson Recreation Centre. Hamilton, Ontario Program Hours: Tuesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am Program Highlights: Play based learning opportunities Innovative emergent curriculum planned in partnership with students, parents, caregivers and children Program activities enhance all areas of child development Workshops and resources to support parents, caregivers, early childhood educators, students and those learning English as a second language. The e-mail address for our program is: info@todaysfamily.ca Today’s Family website is www.todaysfamily.ca Contact names and numbers: Barb Vanry, Director of Family and Children's Programs 905- 574-9344 Ext 102 For more information about our programs, please go to: http://www.ontarioearlyyears.ca All programs are free of charge Templemead Children's Centre is a licensed, not-for-profit program of Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton. Located within a Hamilton-Wentworth Public School, its program provides high quality, equitable care to children from 2 1/2 to 12 years of age. Location 62 Templemead Drive Hours: 7:30am to 6:00 pm Contact: Supervisor: Brenda Parker Phone number: 905-383-9004 email address: templemead@umbrellafamily.com Visit our website http://www.umbrellafamily.com Helen Detwiler is a licensed, not-for-profit program of Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton. Located within a Hamilton-Wentworth Public School, its program provides high quality, equitable care to children from 2 1/2 to 12 years of age. Location 320 Brigade Drive Hours: 7:30am to 6:00 pm Contact: Supervisor: Sue Kowch Phone number: 905-574-5737 email address: suek@umbrellafamily.com Visit our website http://www.umbrellafamily.com Our Vision - Today's Family exists so that children's lives are enriched and family life is enhanced. Age Group: 0 - 12 years Location: Today's Family - Children's Centre Hamilton 44 Greendale Drive Hamilton L9C 5Z4 Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Contact: Barb Vanry, Director of Family and Children's Programs 905 - 574-9344 Ext 102 bvanry@todaysfamily.ca Making Thinking Visible Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton, a non-profit child care organization operating programs in 23 Hamilton-Wentworth District Elementary Schools, is pleased to participate in the 'Making Thinking Visible' project, which began in the fall of 2006, thanks to funding made available through the City of Hamilton - Best Start Initiative. Another benefit of the Best Start Initiative is the Universal Preschool program, which is available in some centres (*) located in Hamilton's east end. In an effort to better prepare children for their kindergarten years, this free, 1/2 day program provides children with opportunities to become more familiar with the school setting, meet new friends and participate in a wide variety of activities aimed at increasing skills and abilities in the year before the child attends Junior Kindergarten. Location: Ancaster Meadow Elementary School 93 Kitty Murray Lane Ancaster, Ontario Phone: 905 304-0478 Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Contact: Lynn McInnis, Supervisor Location: Cathy Wever Elementary School 160 Wentworth Street North Hamilton, Ontario Phone: 905 528-8570 Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Contact: Connie Laccheo, Supervisor Location: Knox Presbyterian Church 23 Melville St. Dundas, Ontario Phone:905-627-5335 Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Contact: e-mail ccd@todaysfamily.ca Location: Elizabeth Bagshaw Elementary School* 350 Albright Road Hamilton, Ontario Phone: 905 561-9500 Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Contact: Shawna Durham, Supervisor Location: Gatestone Elementary School 127 Gatestone Dr. Stoney Creek, Ontario Phone: 905-573-9268 Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Contact: Cynthia Bradshaw, Supervisor Location: Hillcrest Elementary School* 40 Eastwood Street Hamilton, Ontario Phone: 905 545-6558 Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Contact: Sheila Greenland, Supervisor Location: Ray Lewis Elementary School 27 Jessica Street Hamilton, Ontario Phone: 905 318-2266 Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Contact: Laurie Jeandron, Supervisor Location: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School* 70 Albright Road Hamilton, Ontario Phone: 905 573-7540 Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Contact: Carm Thersidis, Supervisor Location: Lawfield Elementary School 10 Abbington Dr. Hamilton, Ontario Phone: 905 387-0062 Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Contact: Cindy Down,Supervisor

One community's exploration of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.