Program: Vanier Community Service Centre - EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Organization: Vanier Community Service Centre
Phone Numbers: 613-744-2892 ext 4
Email: earlyONyva@cscvanier.com
Website: cscvanier.com
Address:
c/o EarlyON Centre
CSC Vanier - Marier Site
270 Marier Ave
Ottawa, ON
K1L 5P8
Intersection: Montréal Rd and Marier Ave
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Reception closed 12noon-1pm
Executives: Angeline Bernadin - Director, Services to children, youth and parents
613-744-2892 * abernadin@cscvanier.com
Shila Muka - Coordinator
613-744-2892 * smuka@cscvanier.com
Public Contacts: Annie LaSalle - Family Resource Worker
613-744-2892 * Alasalle@cscvanier.com
Hélène Vlasblom - Family Resource Worker
613-744-2892 * hvlasbom@cscvanier.com
Service Description: A place where parents and caregivers can get answers to questions, information about programs and services that are available for young children from birth to 6 years, and an opportunity to talk to early years professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community

Parents and children can visit the Ottawa-Central East Early ON Child and Family Centre for a range of free services including:
  • early learning programs for parents and their children through playgroups;
  • parenting programs that support parents and caregivers of young children in all aspects of early child development;
  • weekly visit by nurse from Ottawa Public Health;
  • resources for new parents about pregnancy and parenting;
  • toy lending library; and
  • breastfeeding support

Also brings together information about children's services and programs in the community * Answers questions about children's development and services for children aged 0-6 in Ottawa-Central East

Some services also available out of space rented from  Centre communautaire Richelieu-Vanier: 300 avenue des Pères-Blancs ; 310 avenue des Pères-Blancs ; Overbrook Community Centre 33 Quill St ; Jules-Morin Pavilion 400 Clarence St



Fees: None
Application: Call for more information or drop-in
Eligibility / Target Population: Children 6 years and under, including children with special needs, and their parents and caregivers * Although the focus is on the early years, the Centres may have some information about community services and programs
Languages: English ; French ; Arabic
Language Notes: Reception, programs, publications, and website available in French * French interpretation available upon request
Area Served: Ottawa (City of)
See Also: EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Parenting Education
Last Updated: 7/30/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=211432

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