Ottawa-Carleton Headstart Association for Preschools - Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School - Headstart Programs

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-235-7561

Fax:

613-288-2436

Email:

cthompso@swchc.on.ca

Website:

ochap.ca/nanny-goat-hill-nursery

Address:

Dalhousie Community Centre
755 Somerset St W
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6R1

Intersection:

Somerset St and Empress Ave

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Public Contacts:

Cori Thompson - Manager

Service Description:

Follows the Headstart program for pre-school children guidelines * balance of free play and teacher directed activities to grow and develop socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually * school readiness

Services:

stories, songs and games to encourage speech and language development
art, sensory activities, music and dramatic play to encourage social development and creativity
indoor and outdoor play on climbing equipment, tricycles and ride on toys etc to help children gain confidence, coordination and strength
field trips to encourage friendships and expand children’s knowledge of the world and how it works
science and nature activities encourage children to question, wonder and explore the world of nature
positive child guidance from Early Childhood Educators allow children to develop self-confidence and self-control
social skills are learned with guidance and through experiences with imaginative play
Speech/Language Pathologist visits regularly from CHEO
hearty and nutritious snack daily

Fees:

Set fees * Each licensed Headstart program has full or partial subsidies for families who qualify * Parents may apply for a subsidy through the City of Ottawa Childcare Registry and Waitlist * For help applying for a subsidy, call or stop by a Headstart program

Application:

Parents may make self-referrals or children may be referred by social service agencies

Eligibility / Target Population:

Children 1.5-4 years old

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Ottawa