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Click on the images below to visit the websites of our Community Partners
Click on the images below to visit the websites of our Community Partners
On June 10th, EarlyON will be hosting a virtual event as outlined below. To learn more about the summer and spring programmes that EarlyOn Durham, is offering, you can access their website by clicking on the EarlyON icon.
NEW - Join us for a live, virtual Parent Town Hall on June 10, 2021. This virtual event will focus on COVID-19 and questions you may have about your child's development and health. Select the "Let's Talk - EarlyON Parent Town Hall" button below for more information.
Schoolhouse Playcare is a daycare centre at Ormiston, which offers before and after-school care for toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged students onsite.
Schoolhouse Playcare is a daycare centre at Ormiston, which offers before and after-school care for toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged students onsite.
Please call or email for more information
Please call or email for more information
Email ormiston@schoolhouseplaycare.ca or
Email ormiston@schoolhouseplaycare.ca or
Call 905-430-3346
Call 905-430-3346
Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) is responsible for the management and administration of all home to school transportation for students eligible for transportation, for the Durham District School Board. Contact DSTS for information about buses and to register your child for school bus transportation. 905-666-6979 or 1-866-908-6578
Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) is responsible for the management and administration of all home to school transportation for students eligible for transportation, for the Durham District School Board. Contact DSTS for information about buses and to register your child for school bus transportation. 905-666-6979 or 1-866-908-6578
Whitby Public Library:
Whitby Public Library:
The Whitby Library offers a wide variety of programs for children of all ages, with a focus on literacy, arts, technology and fun. For a complete list of current children’s programs and to register for programs online, visit the Program and Events calendar.
The Whitby Library offers a wide variety of programs for children of all ages, with a focus on literacy, arts, technology and fun. For a complete list of current children’s programs and to register for programs online, visit the Program and Events calendar.
Join other families with preschoolers at our friendly neighbourhood library. Your child will enjoy some songs, games, rhymes and a story read by our librarian. Friday Stories at Rossland takes place every Friday. Go to https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/ to find out about their programming.
1,2,3 Get Set for Kindergarten
1,2,3 Get Set for Kindergarten
This is a digital document produced by Durham Region Health Department.
This is a digital document produced by Durham Region Health Department.
It outlines ways for your child to get a healthy start to their kindergarten school year.
It outlines ways for your child to get a healthy start to their kindergarten school year.
Our school SWIS worker is Patricia Liang. You may contact her by email:pliang@cdcd.org>
Our school SWIS worker is Patricia Liang. You may contact her by email:pliang@cdcd.org>
Speech & Language
Speech & Language
What should I do if I have concerns about my child’s speech and language development?
What should I do if I have concerns about my child’s speech and language development?
If you are concerned about your child’s speech and language development please contact #TeamGrandview by phone at 905-728-1673 (or toll-free 1-800-304-6180) extension 2261 and make a referral to the Preschool Speech and Language Program. Referrals from other agencies are accepted with parents’ consent.
Physician referrals are accepted but not required. Please complete a Grandview Children’s Centre Referral Form.
Eye See, Eye Learn:
Eye See, Eye Learn:
JK Registration 2021-2022 - Beginning July 1, 2021 through to June 30, 2022 children born in 2017 will be eligible for the ESEL program.
If required, Eye See...Eye Learn® will provide one pair of glasses courtesy of our participating optometrists and corporate partners Plastic Plus and Modern Optical Canada. The frames are fashionable and are made with high quality and impact resistant polycarbonate lenses. The estimated value of the glasses is over $250.
Children's eye exams covered by OHIP. To find a participating optometrist and learn more go to: www.EyeSeeEyeLearn.ca
Participating doctors will have Eye See...Eye Learn doctor next to their name.
Ministry of Education documents are available here:
Ministry of Education documents are available here:
About the Preschool Speech and Language Program
About the Preschool Speech and Language Program
About 1 in 10 children need extra help developing speech and language skills. Without help, it may be harder for these children to listen, talk, read and play with others.
Preschool Speech and Language Program staff can teach you how to help your child develop their communications skills, giving them the best opportunity for healthy development.
Early therapy can:
help your child to listen, talk learn and read
improve your child's readiness for school
improve your child's self-esteem and confidence
help your child to play with other children
The program provides services for children from birth until they start school.
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