Organization: Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre - EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Ottawa West-Nepean
Phone Numbers: 613-820-4922
Website: www.pqchc.com
Address:
1365 Richmond Rd, 2nd Flr
Ottawa, ON
K2B 6R7
Intersection: Richmond Rd and Carling Ave
Location: Ottawa
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Early ON centre hours: Mon 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm * Tue 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm, 5:30pm-7pm * Wed 8:30am- 12noon, 1pm-4:30pm * Thu 8:30am-12noon * Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-3:30pm * Sat 9:30am-12noon
Executives: Michele Hynes - Director of Children and Family Services
613-820-4922 ext 3320 * m.hynes@pqchc.com
Public Contacts: Erica Selschotter - Manager Early Years and Childcare
613-820-4922 ext 3599 * e.selschotter@pqchc.com
Jacqueline Deveau - Team Lead, Family Support Programs
613-820-4922 ext 3599 * j.deveau@pqchc.com
Service Description: Playgroups and workshops are back to in-person or virtual delivery

Drop-in programs for mothers, fathers, caregivers and their children

Parent-child activities * information on parenting and sharing of ideas and concerns * information and referral * links to programs in the community * resource / toy library (at some locations) * information on child development

Specialized drop-ins at main location:
  • Infant groups 0-18 months Mon 1:30pm-3:30pm
  • Infant / non-walker playgroup: Wed 1:30 pm-3:30 pm

Off-site drop-in locations:
  • Foster Farm Community Center, 1065 Ramsey Cr, Ottawa K2B 7Z9
  • Bethany Baptist Church, 380 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa K2C 1H3
  • Bayshore site, 210 Woodridge Cr, Ottawa K2B 8G1
  • Indigo Story Time, 2735 Iris St, Ottawa, K2C 3Z7
  • Bells Corners - Westcliffe, 681 Seyton Drive, Ottawa, K2H 1A4

For schedule of drop-ins, http://www.pqchc.com and click the 'Programs' tab and select Children and Families then 'EarlyOn Playgroup' icon

Mother, father and caregiver workshops: Various topics for example, parenting, education.



Fees: None
Application: Email parent.ed@pqchc.com or drop-in * for workshop information, register online at: www.pqchc.com/children-family-services/parent-caregiver-calendar/ or call 613-820-4922 ext 3650

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Eligibility / Target Population: For children 6 years and younger, including children with special needs, and their parents and caregivers. The Centres may have some information about services and programs for children older than 6.
Languages: English
Area Served: Ottawa (City of)
See Also: Breastfeeding
Child Care Centres
Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
Parenting Education
Prenatal Classes and Programs
Last Updated: 1/21/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=212042

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