An Early Years Centre is a place for children, up to the age of six, and their parents and caregivers to take part in programs and activities together. The programs and services are free. Every Ontario Early Years Centre offers the services listed below:

• Early learning and literacy programs for parents and children.
• Programs to help parents and caregivers in all aspects of early child development.
• Programs on pregnancy and parenting.
• Links to other early years programs in the community.

For information on programs in the Peel community call 905-890-9432.

www.ontarioearlyyears.ca

www.peelearlyyears.com

General Health Practices

• Parents should wash their own hands and the child's hands upon arrival and departure from program.
• For young children, all new foods should be introduced at home rather than in the centre - this is to reduce the risk of a child having a 1st time allergic reaction while in care.
• Children will be playing outside for a minimum of 2 hours per day except in severe temperatures or smoggy weather.
• Immunizations must be current
• Provide proper clothing based on weather conditions

Health Line Peel

Call 905-799-7700 between 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, for information on health related topics. Caledon residents call free of charge 905-584-2216.

Child Care Special Needs Access Point Peel (SNAP - Peel)

Child Care Special Needs Access Point Peel (Child Care SNAP-Peel) is a network of 6 agencies in the special needs resourcing field within Peel who are working together to provide a single point of access to co-ordinated services supporting the inclusion of children 0-6 years with special needs in licenced quality child care.  Through a centralized phone number, parents, child care and other community professionals are able to connect with the specialized resourcing needed to ensure a quality, inclusive child care experience.  This coordinated access will be specifically for children attending, or transitioning into licenced child care.

Child Development Resource Connection Peel (CDRCP) Provides a Range of Services

Telephone information and referral services for:

• Child Care Info Peel - child care, nursery schools and school-aged care
• Coordinated Information Peel - with services for children, youth and adults.  Info available on services related to Autism, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Infant Development and Special Needs
• Community Services Inventory (CSI) - Peel services for families of children aged 0-6 years
• Peel Early Years Services - information on Ontario Early Years Centres and community programs that foster literacy and healthy child development through programs for families and children 0 - 6 years
• PEP-Start Clinics - free community developmental screening clinics for children up to 5 years of age

Call 905-890-9432 for Mississauga and Brampton, for Caledon call 1-888-836-5550.  TTY 905-890-8089 or visit our website www.cdrcp.com. Interpretive services are available.

Peel Respite Services Access & www.respiteservices.com

• Help families requiring respite services for children and adults with developmental disabilities to make the process of recruiting and contracting their own respite workers easier
• Connect families with a registry of respite workers
• Connect respite workers with job opportunities and related training
• www.respiteservices.com is a web based database
• Information on Peel community respite services, training, events and other related resources at 905-890-9432 or www.cdrcp.com

Resource Connection Peel: Provides training opportunities to community based agencies, families and service providers. Wide range of topics including child development, language and literacy, behaviour management, program activities, staff development and supervisory topics.  A monthly calendar of training events is available at www.cdrcp.com.  The Resource Centre is a resource library that provides reference materials and educational equipment to enhance the quality of children's care based on research and effective practices for parents and caregivers.

Offsite Training and Consultation: Early Childhood and Parent Education sessions offered at child care centers, businesses, schools, OEYC or other locations of your choice.  Program consultations and training to enhance program quality.

Setting the Stage for Successful Behaviour: Learn ways to deal with challenging behaviour.  Pre-school, school-age and special needs modules.  For parents and people who work with children. Parent handbook and videos are available in a variety of languages.

Job Bank: Variety of opportunities for job seekers.  Great resource for programs seeking staff to work with children.

CDRCP services are funded by a range of community partners including the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Regional Municipality of Peel, Child Care Operators, Corporations, Foundations and Individuals. Volunteers are an important component of CDRCP's success.