District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board
Site: East Parry Sound
Service: First Steps Early Learning and Child Care Centre
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Record #:
PSD0172
Last Modified:
01 Mar 2021
Last Full Update:
05 Nov 2019
Description
| Description (Service) | Offers full and/or half-day child care programs for toddler and preschool aged children * Registered Early Childhood Educators are inspired by 'How Does Learning Happen?' Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years and Emergent Curriculum * Supports the Ministry of Education's vision that children are competent, capable of complex thinking, curious, and rich in potential Provides a safe, secure, healthy and enriching environment for preschool children Offers an environment of inclusion where children and their families are supported * Inclusion promotes belonging, engagement, well-being and expression for everyone First Steps Early Learning and Child Care Centre is licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act by the Ministry of Education |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Parry Sound District |
| Eligibility | Toddler and Preschool Programs offered (15 months - 3.8 years). |
| Application | Call to provide intake and registration information. |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | Program ; There is a daily rate for children in the program * Eligible parents/guardians may qualify for child care fee subsidy through the Parry Sound District Social Services Administration Board * Apply online by accessing the online application form (OLAF) new applicants only * Call 705-746-7777 ext 5277 or 1-800-461-4464 for further information |
Address and Location
| Site Location | Just off Hwy 11 |
| Located In Community | South River |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-386-0553 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-563-4201 |
| Fax | 705-386-0150 |
| Firststeps@psdssab.org | |
| Website | www.psdssab.org/index.php/our-programs/childrens-services |
| Primary Contact | Heather Wainman, Supervisor |
| Primary Executive | Brenda Wiltshire, Manager of Directly Operated Child Care Programs; Phone: (Business) 1-800-563-4201 ext 5430; Email: bwiltshire@psdssab.org |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 239 South River, ON P0A 1X0 |