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Winter 2013

Healthy Beginnings Early Learning

Licensed Child Care Programs for Families

The Lambton Children’s Planning Network

www.ourbeststart.ca

Ontario Early Years Centre Sarnia & Area

Infant & Toddler Con’t...

Active Babies ® Get ready for a fun, interactive experience with your baby. We will crawl through tunnels, climb foam hills and more. We will end with a bouncy circle full of fun songs and games! Suitable for crawling babies or babies 6 to 15 months old. No childcare available.

Coronation Park Drop-In Monday mornings, 10-11:30 am January 14th - February 4th *Registrations may begin December 17th

Make The Connection (0-12 mths) © ® This is a program that provides opportunities to strengthen the connection between parent and infant, through a variety of activities. An important component involves video-taping of participants, and viewing clips of these videos as a group. We ask for a commitment to attend all sessions.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Co-facilitated by St. Clair Child & Youth Services and the OEYC.

Thursday mornings, 10-11:30 am January 17th - March 7th *Registrations may begin December 20th

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre (no childcare this session) Tuesday afternoons, 1:30-3 pm March19th - April 30th *Register by calling 519-337-7811

Fun With Toddlers ® This program is designed for the growing attention span of toddlers 15-30 months old. The session ends with a short circle full of active songs and games. No Childcare available

Coronation Park Drop-In Monday mornings, 10-11:30 am March 4th - 25th *Registrations may begin February 11th

Sarnia-Lambton OEYC Main Site: Lambton College -North Building

1457 London Road Sarnia, ON N7S 6K4

p. 519-542-6100 f. 519-541-2423

Drop-In Hours

Mon. 9 am - 3 pm Tues. 1 - 3:30 pm

5 - 7:30 pm Wed. 9 am - 12 pm Thurs. 9 am - 3 pm Fri. 9 am - 12 pm Sat 9 am - 1 pm

(Closed the Saturday of statutory holidays)

Coronation Park Drop-In

OEYC Satellite: Best Start Hub

1014 Oak Avenue Sarnia, ON N7S 3T7

p. 519-344-9601 ext. 3113

or 519-542-6100

Drop-In Hours Mon. 9 am - 12 pm

(Registered programs only)

Tues. 9 am - 12 pm Wed. 9 am - 12 pm

& 1 - 3 pm Thurs. 5 - 7:30 pm

Friday 9 am - 12 pm

Little Friends OEYC Satellite: Best Start Hub

295 Essex Street. Sarnia, ON N7T 4S3

p. 519-339-0945 or 519-542-6100 Drop-In Hours

Monday 9:30 am - 12 pm

Wednesday 9:30 am - 12 pm

(Registered programs only)

Thursday 9:30 am - 12 pm

PG. 1

Infant & Toddler Programs

Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. This program is for infants 2-12 months only.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Monday afternoons, 2-3 pm January 14th - February 4th *Registrations may begin December 17th

Friday mornings, 10-11 am February 22nd - March 15th *Registrations may begin February 1st

Monday afternoons, 2-3 pm March 4th - 25th *Registrations may begin February 11th

Little Friends Drop-In (no childcare this session)

Wednesday mornings, 10-11 am February 20th - March 13th *Registrations may begin January 30th

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre Thursday afternoons, 2-3 pm January 17th - February 7th *Register by calling 519-337-7811

Friday mornings, 10-11am April 5th - 26th *Register by calling 519-337-7811

Fun With Baby © ® Interactive songs, stories and rhymes for parents/caregivers with infants 0-18 mths.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Wednesday mornings, 10-11 am January 9th - February 13th *Registrations may begin December 12th

Tuesday afternoons, 2-3 pm February 19th - March 26th *Registrations may begin January 29th

Comfort, Play and Teach © ® Participants (and their infants 0-12 months) in this workshop will receive a “Welcome to Parenting” box. The materials help parents understand and support the first 12 months of baby’s development.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Tuesday, January 29th, 2-3 pm *Registrations may begin January 8th

To register for Lambton College, Little Friends and

Coronation Park programs, please call 519-542-6100

http://www.ourbeststart.ca

Preschool Programs Con’t…

Exploring Everyday Science © ® An interactive program for children 3.5 - 6 years of age introducing them to the world of science. (Families do not have to have taken part 1 to take part 2)

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Part 1 Tuesday evenings, 6-7:30 pm February 19th - March 12th *Registrations may begin January 29th

(Topics: Life in the Garden, Getting from Here to There, The Wonders of Water,

Dinosaur Days)

Alphabet Fun © ® An interactive program that introduces children 3-6 years to letter concepts, words in print, increases pre-reading skills and fosters an enjoyment for literacy.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Thursday afternoons, 1-2:30 pm March 21st - April 11th *Registrations may begin February 28th

Active Preschoolers and Parents ® A 4 week physical play group for children ages 2-6 only, and their parents. Together you can engage in balancing activities, climbing, jumping and parachute games. Come dressed in comfortable clothing and running shoes. No childcare available.

Little Friends Drop-In Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am March 20th - April 10th *Registrations may begin February 27th

Saturday Morning Sign Up Activities ®

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site

Valentine’s Day February 16th, Time TBA *Registrations may begin January 26th

PG. 2


Preschool Programs

Family Math Program © ® An interactive math program for parents and children in JK, SK and Grade 1. The evening starts with a family dinner, followed by math activities.

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Tuesday evenings, 5:30-7:30 pm January 8th - February 12th *Registrations may begin December 11th

Family Literacy Events ® Join our Early Literacy Specialist, for interactive activities that promote early literacy and numeracy development. Topics TBA. Activities best suited for 3-6 years, but whole family is welcome to participate. No Childcare

Sarnia-Lambton Main Site Friday morning, 10-11:30 am February 1st *Registrations may begin January 11th

Monday afternoon, 1:30-3 pm March 11th *Registrations may begin February 18th

Family Literacy Activities No registration required.

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre Wednesday mornings, 9:15-11:15 am January 9th, February 6th, March 6th

Kids In The Grove Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30 am January 8th, February 12th, March 12th

Coronation Park Drop-In Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 pm February 21st, March 7th

Little Friends Drop-In Thursday mornings, 10 am-12 pm January 17th, February 14th, March 21st

Sarnia-Lambton OUTREACH

PROGRAMS

la ribambelle French Preschool OEYC Outreach:

Best Start Hub ecole les rapides

1103 Michigan Ave. Sarnia, ON N7S 2B5

p. 519-542-2129 f. 519-542-7131

Drop-In Hours

Call for hours Saturday: One special

event per month call for details

Kids in the Grove OEYC Outreach:

Christ Lutheran Church 6482 Telfer Road

Bright’s Grove, ON N7T 7H4

p. 519-542-6100

Drop-In Hours Tues. 9:30 - 11:30 am

Aamjiwnaang First Nations

Outreach: Aamjiwnaang Health

Centre 1300 Tashmoo Dr.

Sarnia, ON N7T 8E5

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In

Centre OEYC Satellite: Kiwanis Building

180 College Ave. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 7X2

p. 519-337-7811 f. 519-337-8920 Drop-In Hours Monday - Friday

9 - 11:15 am Monday & Thursday

1 - 3:15 pm Tuesday 1 - 3:15 pm (Registered Program

call for details)

SoundStart Drop-In ( Preschool Speech & Language)

Child Check Clinics Parent Drop-In Program

Calendars are available on pages 5, 6, 7

LEGEND © Childcare

Provided ® Registration

is Required

LEGEND © Childcare Provided

® Registration is Required


PG. 3

Parenting Programs

COPEing with Toddler Behaviour © ® This course uses an active learning approach. With the guidance from group leaders, parents work together on solutions to parenting challenges. Using videotaped models, discussions, and skill-building exercises, parents have an opportunity to discuss managing toddlers in a positive way. As each session builds on the previous sessions, we require a commitment to attend all sessions.

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre Tuesday afternoons, 1-3 pm January 22nd - March 12th Register by calling 519-337-7811

Ready Set Grow... The Preschool Checkpoint

For all children 18 months to 4 years of age

Is your child ready and eager to learn? Book your FREE appointment now to make sure your child's

growth and development is on track!

(Developmental Screening, Speech & Language, Fine Motor Skills, Early Literacy, Behaviour,

Immunization, Nutrition, Oral Health (Dental), Library Resources, YMCA Programs)

For more information, please visit our website:

https://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/health-information/

child-health/ready-set-grow-the-preschool-

checkpoint

To book an appointment call 519-383-8331 ext. 3536

toll free 1-800-667-1839

Ecole les Rapides 1103 Michigan Ave.,Sarnia

Thursday, January 17, 1:30-4:30 pm

Community Health Services 160 Exmouth St., Point Edward

Monday, February 4, 9 am-3 pm Monday, June 17, 1:30-6:30 pm

P.E. McGibbon 217 Russell St., Sarnia

Monday, February 11, 9 am-2 pm

Pathways Health Centre for Children 1240 Murphy Rd., Sarnia

Thursday, February 28, 9 am-2 pm

Mom’s Inc. /Pregnancy Centre 1256 Wellington St., Sarnia

Wednesday, March 27, 9 am-12 pm

High Park Public School 757 Kember Ave., Sarnia

Thursday, April 11, 9 am-2 pm

Lansdowne Public School 95 Lansdowne Ave., Sarnia Friday, April 26, 9 am-12 pm

Riverview Central Public School 3926 St. Clair Parkway, Port Lambton

Thursday, May 23, 9:30-11:30 am

St. Joseph Catholic School 535 Birchbank Dr., Corunna

Thursday, May 23, 1:30-3:30 pm

SoundStart Drop-In (Preschool Speech &

Language)

Child Check Clinics

Parent Drop-In Program Calendars are available on

pages 5, 6, 7

https://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/health-information/child-health/ready-set-grow-the-preschool-checkpoint



PG. 4

Ontario Early Years Centre St. Clair Township


Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. This program is for infants 2-12 months only.

Corunna Drop-In Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-2:30 pm January 9th - 30th

Preschool Programs

Family Literacy Activities No registration required.

Corunna Drop-In Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am January 4th, February 8th, March 1st

Sombra Township Drop-In Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am January 10th, February 7th, March 7th

Brigden Drop-In Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am January 11th, March 8th

Family Math Program © ® An interactive math program for parents and children in JK, SK and Grade 1.

Sombra Township Drop-In Thursday evenings, 6-7:30 pm January 31st - March 7th

Alphabet Fun © ® An interactive program that introduces children 3-6 years to letter concepts, words in print, increases pre-reading skills and fosters an enjoyment for literacy.

Corunna Drop-In Wednesday afternoons, 1:15-2:45 pm February 6th - 20th

Exploring Everyday Science ® An interactive program for children 3.5 - 6 years of age introducing them to the world of science. (Families do not have to have taken part 1 to take part 2)

Corunna Drop-In Part 1 Tuesday evenings, 6-7:30 pm

January 8th - 29th (Topics: Life in the Garden, Getting from Here to There, The Wonders of Water, Dinosaur Days)

Parenting Programs

Visit with Registered Dietician A Registered Dietician from West Lambton Community Health will be available to answer any questions you have about introducing solids, picky eaters, vitamins etc.

Corunna Drop-In Wednesday, March 20th, 9:30-11 am

Brigden Drop-In Friday, January 18th, 9:30-11 am

Sombra Township Drop-In Tuesday, January 15th, 9:30-11 am

Building Resilience in Children © ® Based on the Best Start Booklet “Building Resilience in Young Children”, a Public Health Nurse will discuss how to boost your child’s ability to bounce back from life’s challenges.

Brigden Drop-In Friday mornings, 9:30-11 am February 22nd & March 8th

Connecting With Your Baby Learn about the importance of creating a strong attachment with your baby and ways to promote this through informal discussion.

Corunna Drop-In Wednesday, January 16th 10-11 am

Your Baby and Sleep Parents and their babies are invited to join our Public Health Nurse for a discussion and informal talk on sleep issues with your baby. Lots of great information will be provided.

Corunna Drop-In Wednesday, February 13th 10-11 am

Sombra Township Drop-In Centre OEYC Satellite: Best Start Hub

Riverview Central School

3926 St. Clair Parkway Port Lambton, ON

N0P 2B0 p. 519-892-3151

Drop-In Hours Monday 9 - 11:30 am Tuesday 9 - 11:30 am Thursday 9 - 11:30 am *5:30 - 8 pm

(*Registered Programs Only)

Corunna Drop-In OEYC Satellite:

Best Start Hub St.Joseph School

535 Birchbank Drive Corunna, ON N0N 1G0

p. 519-862-5071 ext.224

or 519-542-6100

Drop-In Hours Monday 9 - 11:30 am

Wed. 9 - 11:30 am & 1 - 3:30 pm

Thurs. 5:30 - 7:30 pm (Registered Programs Only)

Friday 9 - 11:30 am

Brigden Drop-In OEYC Outreach:

Brigden United Church 2420 Jane St.

Brigden, ON N0N 1B0

p. 519-892-3151

Drop-In Hours Friday 9 - 11:30 am

To register for Sombra, Corunna & Brigden

Programs call 519-892-3151

PG. 5

Program delivery takes place at either a Best Start Hub or Ontario

Early Years Centre (OEYC).

“Is your child having difficulty

communicating?”

A SoundStart Speech-Language

Pathologist from Pathways Health

Centre for Children is available at

OEYC Drop-Ins to talk with you about

your child’s communication skills.

Drop-Ins are available for families

who want to meet with a

Speech-Language Pathologist

without arranging an appointment.

Drop-Ins are first come, first served.

You can also book an assessment

appointment by contacting

SoundStart through Pathways Health

Centre for Children at 519-542-2074

or 1-8-SPEECH-025. New referrals

are accepted for children born in

2008 or later.

Note:

* Lambton College OEYC Drop-Ins

Ask the parking attendant for

an Ontario Early Years Centre

Parking Pass

Services are funded by the

Government of Ontario and are

provided at no charge to families.

Alvinston

Wednesday : 10:30 - 11:30 am

January 16th, February 13th

& March 20th

Coronation Park

Tuesday : 10:30 -11:30 am


& March 19th

Coronation Park

Thursday : 5:30 - 7:30 pm


& March 28th

Corunna

Monday : 10 - 11 am

February 4th

Forest

Wednesday : 10:30 - 11:30 am

January 9th & March 6th

Grand Bend

Friday : 10 - 11:30 am

January 11th & March 1st

Lambton College

Friday : 10 - 11:30 am


& March 22nd

Little Friends

Thursday : 10 - 11 am


Monday: 10 - 11 am

March 18th

Petrolia

Tuesday : 10:30 - 11:30 am

January 22nd, February 26th

& March 26th

Port Lambton

Monday : 10 - 11 am


SCC&Y Family Drop-In

Tuesday : 9:30 - 11 am


& March 5th

St. Thomas d’Aquin

Thursday : 11 am - 12 pm


Watford

No sessions this quarter

Brigden

Friday : 10 - 11 am

February 1st

PG. 6

Child Check Clinics

A Children's Mental Health

professional from St. Clair Child &

Youth Services is on site to

address issues regarding

attachment, relationships,

behaviour, child development and

postpartum adjustment concerns. They

will also weigh your children and

provide physical and social-emotional

developmental screenings.

Life with a new baby is

not always what you

expect...

St. Clair Child & Youth Services

Postpartum Adjustment Services

519-337-3701

www.stclairchild.ca

*NOTE*

Program delivery takes place at either a Best Start Hub or Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) unless

noted otherwise below.

Alvinston Wednesday: 10 - 11:30 am January 16th, February 20th,

& March 20th

Arkona Tuesday : 10 - 11:30 am January 29th, March 26th

Brigden 3rd Friday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

Bright’s Grove 1st Tuesday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

Camlachie Monday: 10 - 11:30 am January 7th, February 4th

& March 4th

Coronation Park 2nd Tuesday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

Corunna 3rd Monday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

Grand Bend Friday : 10 - 11:30 am

February 1st

Petrolia Thursday: 10 - 11:30 am January 3rd, February 7th

& March 7th

Port Lambton Last Monday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

SCC&Y Family Drop-In 3rd Tuesday of each month

(10 - 11:30 am)

Watford Wednesday: 10 - 11:30 am January 23rd, February 13th

& March 27th

Wyoming Thursday: 10 - 11:30 am

January 24th, February 28th & March 28th

SCC&Y

Family Drop-In Centre (St. Clair Child & Youth)

*Please Note we are closed

the following days:

Tuesday, January 1st

(New Year’s Day)

Friday, March 29th

(Good Friday)

Monday, April 1st

(Easter Monday)

Parent

Drop-In Program A Public Health Nurse is on site to discuss your child’s growth

and development, and address any concerns you may have. To speak to a Public Health

Nurse outside of these Drop-In times, call:

519-383-8331 ext. 3817

Notes:

* Lambton College OEYC Drop-ins

Ask the parking attendant for an

Ontario Early Years Centre

Parking Pass

PG. 7

Program delivery takes place at either a Best Start Hub or Ontario Early Years

Centre (OEYC).

Alvinston

Tuesday: 9:30 - 11 am January 8th, February 5th

& March 5th

Brigden 2nd & 4th Friday of each month

(9:30-11:30 am)

Coronation Park 3rd Tuesday of each month

(9:30-11 am)

Corunna Every Wednesday

(10 -11:30 am)

Forest Every Thursday (10 - 11:30 am)

Lambton College Every Monday

(9:30 -11:30 am)

Little Friends 4th Thursday of each month

(9:30 -11:30 am)

Petrolia 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th

Thursday for each month (9:30 - 11:30 am)

Port Lambton 2nd & 4th Tuesday

of each month (9 -11 am)

SCC&Y Family Drop-In

2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month (10 -11:30 am)

Arkona Tuesday: 9:30 - 11:30 am January 8th, February 12th

& March 12th

Thedford

Tuesday: 10 - 11:30 am February 5th & March 5th

Grand Bend

Friday: 9:30 - 11:30 am January 18th, February 15

& March 15th

Watford

Wednesday: 9:30 - 11:30 am

January 9th, February 6th & March 6th

Camlachie

Monday: 9:30 - 11:30 am January 21st, February 25th

& March 25th

Wyoming

Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30 am January 10th, February 7th,

& March 7th

Ontario Early Years Centre Forest & Area


Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. Best suited for infants 2-12 months.

Best Start Hub Forest Thursdays, January 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st 10 am Thursdays, February 21st, 28th, March 7th & 14th 10 am

Camlachie Outreach Mondays, January 28th, February 4th & 11th 10 am

Baby Sign © ® Parents will learn the strategies they need to teach their children to use signs to communicate. Babies are able to show through sign what they see, what they need and what they are feeling.

Best Start Hub Forest Thursday, March 21st 10 am

Baby Food Demonstration ® © Meet the dietician, watch and learn how easy, cost effective and nutritious it is to make your own baby food.

Best Start Hub Forest Thursday, February 7th 10 am (Brought to you in partnership with NLCHC)

Twinkling Tunes for Babies/Toddlers ® © Enjoy time with your baby/toddler while learning new songs and finger plays. Please register at the OEYC 519-786-6161 ext. 230.

Best Start Hub Forest Monday, January 28th 10 am Tuesday, February 19th 10 am Wednesday, March 27th 10 am

Infant Literacy Make & Take ® Learn more about reading with your baby, emergent literacy and make an activity to take home and enjoy with your baby.

Best Start Hub Forest Thursday, February 14th 9:30 am

Forest OEYC Main Site:

Best Start Hub Kinnwood

Central School 63 MacDonald St.

(Morris St. Entrance)

p. 519-786-6161 ext. 230

p. 1-888-561-2080 f. 519-786-5399

Forest Drop-In Hours

Mon. 8:30 - 11:30 am Tues. 8:30 - 11:30 am

1:00 - 4:00 pm Wed. 8:30 - 11:30 am

1:00 - 4:00 pm Thurs. 8:30 -11:30 am

1:00 - 4:00 pm Fri.. 8:30 - 11:30 am Sat. 9:30 - 12:00 pm (Closed the Saturday of statutory holidays)

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Camlachie Mondays at the

Camlachie United Church

6784 Camlachie Rd. 9:30 - 11:30 am

Thedford 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Lambton County Library

Legacy Centre 16 Allen St Thedford

NEW TIME 9:30 - 11:30 am

Arkona 2nd, 4th & 5thTuesdays

Arkona Recreation Centre

16 Smith St. 9:30 - 11:30 am

Grand Bend Fridays at the

Grand Bend Public School

Gill Road 9:30 - 11:30 am

Infant & Toddler Con’t...

How a Toddler Explores © ® It can be hard to keep up with an active toddler. Children are fascinated about how things work, what they look like from the inside and how they are made. This program promotes a morning of exploring and discovering, followed by songs and finger plays. Please register at the OEYC 519-786-6161 ext.230.

Best Start Hub Forest Friday, January 18th 10 am Wednesday, March 6th 10 am

Bee Fit for Toddlers © ® The Bee Fit program is full of different activities for children ages 18mths - 3 yrs that will help promote physical activity in their everyday play.

Best Start Hub Forest Tuesday, January 8th 10 am Friday, February 15th 10 am Monday, March 25th 10 am

Tips for Toddler Literacy © ® Families with toddler aged children are welcome to drop in to learn more about literacy specifically for toddlers. The program includes literacy and language development information, dollar store literacy activity ideas and a make and take followed by a toddler focused circle time. Please join us for the fun!

Best Start Hub Forest Tuesday, February 26th 10:30 am

Preschool Programs

Bee Fit for Preschoolers ® © The Bee Fit program is full of different activities for children ages 3 - 6 that will help promote physical activity in their everyday play.

Best Start Hub Forest Tuesday, January 15th 10 am Tuesday, February 12th 10 am Friday, March 22nd 10 am

PG. 9

SoundStart Drop-In (Preschool Speech & Language),

Child Check Clinics & Parent Drop-In Program

Calendars are available on pages 5, 6, 7

**Please Note** The following locations will be closed on

Wednesday, February 27th to allow staff to attend Professional Development.

Best Start Hub Forest Best Start Hub Alvinston Best Start Hub Petrolia Watford Outreach

Outreach Program Parents and neighbours

meet with the Senior Prevention Worker

while the children attend a Pre-school Program with

the Children’s Program

Worker.

Family Drop-In Centre A unique satellite of the

Ontario Early Years Program staffed by

Prevention Children’s Program Workers.

Located in the Lochiel Kiwanis building,

east side of College and Lochiel Streets.

Infant Development Specialist

On site monthly for Well Baby Clinic

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Centre OEYC Satellite: Kiwanis Building

180 College Ave. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 7X2

p. 519-337-7811 f. 519-337-8920 Drop-In Hours Monday - Friday 9 am - 11:15 am

Monday & Thursday 1 pm - 3:15 pm

Tuesday 1 pm - 3:15 pm (Registered Program

call for details)

RIDES TO PROGRAM Tuesday mornings

and Thursday afternoons.

Please call

519-337-7811

before 8:45 am or 12:30 pm

if you need a ride. (Rides available only within

the City of Sarnia)

Community Services Division of

St. Clair Child & Youth Services Your Child’s

enhanced 18-month well-baby visit

When you go for your visit you and your health care provider

will discuss your child’s development and you can ask

any questions you may have. You will complete a checklist, which

provides a snapshot of your child’s development and a

starting point for your discussion.

The visit allows early identification of any concerns and a referral to specialized

community services, if necessary, for your

child.

If you do not have a health provider, you can meet with a public health nurse by calling

519 383-8331 For more information go to

www.children.gov.on.ca

Best Start Website www.ourbeststart.ca

The Best Start website offers both parents and professionals information on community

resources, programs and contact information on programs and services for families with young children. The calendar tab, lets you

view hours of operation and programs offered at the Best Start Hubs and Ontario

Early Years Centres.

PG. 8

Garden Fresh Box ® Do you like to: Save Money? Eat Nutritious Food?

Avoid Shopping? Then the Garden Fresh Box is just what you need!

Making healthy eating easy and affordable! Sample of the Family Size Box ($15.00)

10lbs. of potatoes, 5lb bag of carrots, 5lb bag of cooking onions, 6 bananas, 3lbs of apples, 6 oranges,

1 cauliflower, 1 head of lettuce, 1 English cucumber, 1 broccoli, 2 green peppers. (Items may vary month to

month and season to season)

To order your Garden Fresh Box please call the SCC&Y Family Drop-In Centre at

519-337-7811

http://www.ourbeststart.ca

PG. 10

Preschool Programs con’t…

Family Math Program © ® An interactive math program for parents and children in JK, SK and Grade 1. A snack will be provided for the children.

Best Start Hub Forest Wednesdays, January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, February 6th & 13th 6 pm

Simple Science Parents and children will perform hands-on science experiments.

Best Start Hub Forest Friday, January 11th 10 am ~ Fizz, Bubble, Pop

Wednesday, January 23rd 10 am ~ Rainbow river

Friday, February 8th 10 am ~ Gooping it up

Wednesday, February 20th 10 am ~ Cubes of colour

Friday, March 8th 10 am ~ Grass creatures

Wednesday, March 20th 10 am ~ Spring walk & nature collage

Tremendous Toys Parents and caregivers will learn how to create some stimulating inexpensive toys for your preschool children.

Grand Bend Outreach Friday, February 8th 9:30 am



Family Literacy Activities ® Families are welcome to join Shelley Marui, our Early Literacy Specialist, for some hands on activities to develop your child’s literacy, numeracy, social & resiliency skills.

Grand Bend Outreach Fridays, January 18th & March 22nd 9:30 am

Best Start Hub Forest Wednesday, January 9th 9:30 am Tuesday, March 5th 9:30 am

Camlachie Outreach Mondays, January 21st & March 18th 9:30 am

Arkona Outreach Tuesdays, January 22nd & March 26th 9:30 am

Thedford Outreach Tuesdays, January 15th & March 19th 9:30 am

Musical Movement ® Let’s move our bodies to music. We will use some fun props to get our bodies stretching and moving to the beat! Ages 21/2 and up.

Best Start Hub Forest Tuesday, January 29th 10 am Tuesday, March 12th 10 am

Camlachie Outreach Monday, January 14th 10 am

Arkona Outreach Tuesday, January 29th 10 am

Thedford Outreach Tuesday, February 5th 10 am

Story Time with the Librarian Join us for a fun time reading books, singing songs and playing games with our local librarian.

Camlachie Outreach Every Monday 11 am

Thedford Outreach 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 11 am



Check this out … In addition to the programs listed in this quarterly

newsletter, our sites also offer these great programs:

Die Cutter Sign up for your 30 minute time slot to use the

Die Cutter. Bring your own materials ie. Paper, foam, felt, wallpaper etc… to make letters, shapes, animals and more. Great for making early learning games, like foam letters to

play with in the tub, matching games and more.

Parent Talk A Public Health Nurse from the Child Health and Dental

Services will be available to discuss various parenting issues with parents and caregivers.

Dad’s Connection Calling all Dads, Grandpas and Uncles...come on out to the Ontario Early Years Centre with your child enjoy a snack,

and a fun-filled morning of playing.

Check out our regular monthly calendars for dates, times and locations.

Or online at the following websites:

www.ourbeststart.ca www.ontarioearlyyears.ca

Please call Erin at 519-786-6161 ext. 230 for more information.

Family Literacy Day

Every year families and communities across Canada celebrate Family Literacy Day.

Come make a book and celebrate with us.

Friday, January 25th

Best Start Hub Forest 9:30 am

Grand Bend Outreach 9:30 am


PG. 11

Did You Know? Lambton-Kent-Middlesex

Ontario Early Years Centres offer:

Transportation Call your closest hub for further information

Best Start Hub Kinnwood Central School (Forest) 519-786-6161 ext. 230

Best Start Hub St. Philip School (Petrolia) 519-882-2100

Best Start Hub Brooke Central School (Alvinston) 519-847-5165

We are open Saturdays Best Start Hub Kinnwood Central School

37 Morris St. Forest

9:30 - 12 pm (Closed the Saturday of Statutory Holidays)

All our programs are FREE of charge

Check out our regular monthly calendars for dates, times and locations.

Or online at the following websites:

www.ourbeststart.ca www.ontarioearlyyears.ca

Please call Erin at 519-786-6161 ext. 230 for more information.


Kid’s Cook ® Join us for a fun cooking experience. We will chop, measure, mix, and taste some very yummy creations. You won’t want to miss this tasty treat! Watch the monthly calendars to find out what we are making.

Best Start Hub Forest Tuesday, January 22nd, Friday, February 22nd & Tuesday, March 19th 10 am

Camlchie Outreach Mondays, January 7th, February 25th & March 11th 9:30 am

Arkona Outreach Tuesdays, January 8th, February 26th & March 12th 9:30 am

Grand Bend Outreach Fridays, January 11th, March 1st & 15th 9:30 am

Numeracy Make & Take Parents and children make a counting activity to use at home.

Thedford Outreach Tuesday, February 19th 9:30 am

Grand Bend Outreach Friday, February 22nd 9:30 am

Camlachie Outreach Monday, February 25th 9:30 am

Parenting Programs

T.A.S.T.E © ® Hands on nutritional cooking. Parents learn to make new dishes and take home what they make. In partnership with the Community Health Services Department.

Best Start Hub Forest TBA

Parenting Through Each Other © ® This program is for parents of babies or toddlers. Each month there will be a different topic focusing on your child’s growth and development. Brought to you in partnership with Child Health & Dental Services. Please register at the OEYC 519-786-6161 ext. 230.

Best Start Hub Forest Mondays, January 14th, February 11th & March 18th 10 am

S.O.L.V.E © ® (Parenting Problems - The Toddler Years) This workshop will help parents cope with everyday toddler behaviour with confidence and consistency. Please register at the OEYC 519-786-6161 ext. 230.

Best Start Hub Forest Mondays, February 25th & March 4th 10 am

Ready Set Grow... The Preschool Checkpoint

For all children 18 months to 4 years of age

Is your child ready and eager to learn? Book your FREE appointment now to make sure your child's growth and development

is on track!

(Developmental Screening, Speech & Behaviour, Immunization, Language, Fine Motor Skills, Early Literacy, Nutrition, Oral Health (Dental),

Library Resources, YMCA Programs)

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/health-information/

child-health/ready-set-grow-the-preschool-checkpoint

To book an appointment call 519-383-8331 ext. 3536

toll free 1-800-667-1839

St. Philip Catholic School - 420 Queen St., Petrolia Monday, March 4, 9:30 am-2:30 pm

Brooke Central School - 7989 Brooke Line, Alvinston Tuesday, May 7, 9-11 am

Kinnwood Central Public School - 63 MacDonald St., Forest Tuesday, May 7, 1:30-3:30 pm


Child Check Clinics & Parent Drop-In Program Calendars are available on

pages 5, 6, 7



Ontario Early Years Centre Petrolia & Area


Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. Best suited for infants 2-12mths

Best Start Hub Petrolia Friday, February 8th, 15th , 22nd & March 1st 10 am

Wyoming Outreach Program Thursday, March 21st, 28th & April 4th 10 am

Tips for Toddler Literacy ® Families with toddler aged children are welcome to drop in to learn more about literacy specifically for toddlers. The program includes literacy and language development information, dollar store literacy activity ideas and a make and take followed by a toddler focused circle time. Please join us for the fun!

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, February 20th 10:30 am

How To Make Baby Food © ® Dietician Christa Robinson from the Central Lambton Family Health Team will show us how easy and cost effective it is to make your own baby food. She can answer your questions on feeding your child.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Tuesday, January 15th 1 pm

Connecting With Your Baby ®

Come for an interactive afternoon with your baby. We will sing, play and talk about being a new parent. For parents and infants up to six months old.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, January 30th 1 pm

Twinkling Tunes for Toddlers ® The same fun music program as Twinkling Tunes, but for our younger toddler age friends. We will sing, clap and dance to some great tunes. Ages 8 - 18 mths.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Tuesday, January 8th 11 am Monday, March 18th 11 am

Petrolia OEYC Main Site:

Best Start Hub St. Philip School

420 Queen St. p. 519-882-2100 f. 519-882-4516

Petrolia Drop-In Hours

Mon. 9 - 11:30 am 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Tues. 9 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Wed. 9 - 11:30 am Thurs. 9 -11:30 am

1:00 - 3:00 pm Fri. 9 - 11:30 am

OUTREACH

PROGRAMS

Wyoming Thursdays at the Wyoming United

Church 730 Second St. Wyoming, ON

9:30 - 11:30 am

p. 519-786-6161 ext. 226



Infant & Toddler Con’t…

Literacy For Little Ones ® Parents with infants 0 to 12 mths are welcome to join Shelley Marui, our Early Literacy Specialist, for this 3 week program. Families will start their baby on the road to reading by learning how to support their baby’s early literacy and language development. Enjoy books, songs and rhymes together in this program.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, February 6th, 13th & 20th 1:30 pm (Note: No childcare for older children this session)

Preschool Programs

Musical Movement ® Let’s move our bodies to music. We will use some fun props to get our bodies stretching and moving to the beat! Ages 21/2 and up.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Friday, February 1st 11 am

Wyoming Outreach Program Thursday, February 14th 10 am


Wyoming Outreach Program Thursday, January 17th & March 21st 9:30 am

Story Time with the Librarian Join us for a fun time reading books, singing songs and playing games with our local librarian.

Wyoming Outreach Program 1st Thursday every month 11 am

Family Math Program © ® An interactive math program for parents and children in JK, SK and Grade 1. The evening starts with a family dinner, followed by math activities. Child care is provided for siblings not in the program.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Monday, January 21st, 28th, February 4th,11th, 25th & March 4th 6-7:30 pm (no session Feb 18th) PG. 13


Child Check Clinics & Parent Drop-In Program Calendars are available on

pages 5, 6, 7

Family Literacy Day

Every year families and communities across Canada

celebrate Family Literacy Day. Come make a

book and celebrate with us.

Friday, January 25th

Best Start Hub Petrolia 9:30 am

Ontario Early Years Centre Alvinston & Area

PG. 12


Infant Massage © ® A Certified Infant Massage instructor will lead parents through the techniques and benefits of infant massage. Best suited for infants 2-12mths. This class is available upon request. Call 519-847-5165 ext.21 if you are interested.

Watford Outreach Program Weds., January 30th, February 6th & 13th 10 am To register, please call 519-786-6161 ext. 226

Beautiful Baby Days © ® Bring your baby out to these exciting events! Each week is something different, and you won’t want to miss out.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Wednesdays 10 am January 23rd ~ Intro to Baby Sign February 20th ~ DVD: Comfort your Baby March 6th ~ Literacy Activities for your Baby

Twinkling Tunes for Toddlers ® The same fun music program as Twinkling Tunes, but for our younger toddler age friends. We will sing, clap and dance to some great tunes. Ages 8 - 18 mths.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Wednesday, January 9th 11 am Friday, March 22nd 11 am

Tips for Toddler Literacy ® Families with toddler aged children are welcome to drop in to learn more about literacy specifically for toddlers. The program includes literacy and language development information, dollar store literacy activity ideas and a make and take followed by a toddler focused circle time. Please join us for the fun!

Best Start Hub Alvinston Wednesday, March 27th 10:30 am

Preschool Programs


Best Start Hub Alvinston Tuesday, February 19th 9:30 am

Watford Outreach Program Wed., January 16th & March 20th 9:30 am

Numeracy Make & Take Parents and children make a counting activity to use at home.

Watford Outreach Program Wednesday, February 20th 9:30 am

Preschool Programs Con’t...

Kid’s Cook ® Join us for a fun cooking experience. We will chop, measure, mix, and taste some very yummy creations. You won’t want to miss these tasty treats! Check our monthly calendars for menu.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Tuesday, January 29th 10 am Friday, February 15th 10 am Thursday, March 21st 10 am

Watford Outreach Program Weds., January 9th & March 13th 9:30 am

Simple Science for 2’s & 3’s ® Can toddlers do science activities? You bet! Bring your child for a fun, messy time of exploring.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Thursday January 31st 10:30 am Friday, March 8th 10:30 am

Theatre For Children ® An introduction to the world of children's Theatre. We will dance, act, create, move, mime and explore the world of puppets. Great March Break Activity!

Best Start Hub Alvinston Tuesday, March 12th 9:30 am

Alphabites ® Parents and children explore various literacy based activities and prepare a healthy snack based on the book of the day.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Friday, Jan. 18th 9:30 am “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”

Friday, March 1st 9:30 am “It Looked Like Spilt Milk”

Parenting Programs

Coffee with Sheri © ® We will discuss the ups and downs of being a parent. How can we help our children learn to take turns and share? What can we do about temper tantrums? Let’s talk about what we want for our children over coffee!

Best Start Hub Alvinston Tuesday, February 5th 10 am ~ Discipline Tuesday, March 5th 10 am ~ Sleep

Parent DVD © ® Come and watch one of our informative parenting videos. Parents will watch the movie in our meeting room while the children enjoy time in the OEYC.

Best Start Hub Alvinston Thursday, February 28th 10 am “A Simple Gift: Helping Your Young Child Cope With Emotions”

Alvinston OEYC Main Site:

Best Start Hub Brooke Central

School 7989 Brooke Line

Alvinston, ON N0N 1A0

p. 519-847-5165 ext. 21

f. 519-847-5166

Drop-In Hours Tues. 9 - 11:30 am Wed. 9 - 11:30 am Thurs. 9 - 11:30 am Fri. 9 - 11:30 am

OUTREACH

PROGRAMS

Watford Outreach Trinity Anglican

Church 5331 Nauvoo Rd

Watford, ON N0M 2S0

Drop-In Hours Wed.

9:30 - 11:30 am

p. 519-786-6161 ext. 226

Need A Ride?

Give us a call and

we will pick you up! 519-847-5165 ext. 21

Musical Movement ® Let’s move our

bodies to music. We will use some

fun props to get our bodies stretching and moving to the

beat! Ages 21/2 and up.

Best Start Hub Alvinston

Tuesday, February 26th 11am

INDEX

Pages 1-3 Sarnia & Area includes: OEYC Main Site at Lambton College St. Clair Child & Youth Services Family Drop-In Best Start Hub Coronation Park Best Start Hub Little Friends La ribambelle Drop-In Kids in the Grove Drop-In Aamjiwnaang First Nations

Page 4 St. Clair Township includes: Best Start Hub Riverview Central School Corunna Drop-In Brigden Drop-In

Pages 9 - 11 Forest & Area includes: Best Start Hub Kinnwood Central School Camlachie Drop-In Thedford Drop-In Arkona Drop-In Grand Bend Drop-In

Page 12 Alvinston & Area includes: Best Start Hub Brooke Central School Watford Drop-In

Pages 13-14 Petrolia & Area includes: Best Start Hub St. Philip School Wyoming Drop-In

SoundStart Calendar…pg. 5 St. Clair Child & Youth Calendar……………..…..pg. 6 Parent & Baby Drop-In Calendar……………….…pg. 7

Sowing the Seeds for Literacy … 2013

“Sowing the Seeds for Literacy-2013” is a one-day early literacy training event for early years educators including ECE and kindergarten teachers, librarians, and others working with children three to six years of age. In its seventh year, Lori Jamison will share a Key Note titled: “READ, WRITE, PLAY, LEARN: EMERGENT LITERACY ALL DAY LONG”. Her presentation will focus on the ways that stories, songs and play support oral language development, building both literacy foundations and a love of learning. In the afternoon, participants will create practical programming resources in our ever-popular Make and Take sessions. Keep posted for more information about the “Sowing the Seeds for Literacy” 7th Annual Conference. Flyers will be distributed and will be available at www.soundstart.org in January 2013. For more information, contact SoundStart—Lambton County Preschool Speech and Language Program at 519 542 2074.

Event Location: Lambton Inn (morning) and Lambton College (main site-afternoon) Event Date: Saturday February 23, 2013

New This Year—On-line Registration is required (available January 2013)

Register by January 18, 2013. Contact Alison Morrison @ 519 542 3471 ext 297 or

[email protected].

ABC and Beyond, Hanen’s newest program for early childhood educators, focuses specifically on the promotion of emergent literacy in early childhood settings. You’ll learn practical strategies for using book reading and everyday conversations and activities to promote the six building blocks of literacy: oral language, vocabulary, story comprehension, language of learning, print knowledge, and phonological awareness. The program uses a combination of evening group sessions and individual videofeedback sessions. We are currently looking for interested ECE/kindergarten teachers. What is required of participants...

attend all 7 Thursday evening group training sessions from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Site yet to be determined and will depend upon locations of participating centres. 2013 evening session dates: January 31, February 7, 28, March 7 , April 4, 11 and 25 participate in all 3 videotaping and feedback sessions. Each staff will be videotaped for approximately 5 minutes during interactions with the children in their care at their site. 30-minute videofeedback sessions will take place directly following the videotaping, and will typically occur on Friday mornings. Backfill for classrooms must be arranged by site manager in advance. Instructors:

Cheryl Surridge Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Early Years Centre, Lambton College, Alison Morrison Lambton Preschool Speech & Language Program, Pathways Health Centre for Children

This program is offered FREE of charge.

Space is limited to 15 participants and we require sites to have “clusters” of 3, 4, or 6

staff who are willing to commit.

ABC and BEYOND TM

Supervisor’s Network of Lambton County

Preschool Programs Con’t…

Kid’s Cook ® Join us for a fun cooking experience. We will chop, measure, mix, and taste some very yummy creations. You won’t want to miss this tasty treat! ‘’Stayed tuned for the menu!’’

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, January 16th 10 am Wednesday, February 13th 10 am Friday, March 22nd 10 am

Wyoming Outreach Program Thursdays, January 10th, February 28th & March 14th 9:30 am

Numeracy Make & Take Parents and children can make a counting activity to use at home.

Wyoming Outreach Program Thursday, February 21st 9:30 am

Alphabites ® Parents and children explore various literacy based activities and prepare a healthy snack based on the book of the day.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Friday, Jan. 11th 9:30 am “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”

Tuesday, March 5th 9:30 am “It Looked Like Spilt Milk”

Simple Science for 2’s & 3’s ® Can toddlers do science activities? You bet! Bring your child for a fun, messy time of exploring.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Friday, January 18th 10:30 am Friday, March 8th 10:30 am

Theatre For Children ® An introduction to the world of children's Theatre. We will dance, act, create, move, mime and explore the world of puppets. Great March Break Activity!

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, March 13th 9:30 am

PG. 14

Ontario Early Years Centre Petrolia & Area

Parenting Programs

1 2 3 4 Parents © ® This 3 week program is on parenting your 1 - 4 year old. We will cover ‘you and your child’, ‘preventing discipline problems’ and ‘encouraging positive behaviour’.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Tuesdays, February 12th, 19th & 26th 9:30 am

Parent DVD ® It isn’t always easy to know what your baby wants and needs! Bring your baby and join Sheri to watch “A Simple Gift: Comforting Your Baby”

Best Start Hub Petrolia Wednesday, March 20th 1 pm

Parent’s Choice © ® Do you have a question or concern? Parents, you get to choose our topic of discussion! Let’s talk about being parents together.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Tuesday, January 29th 10 am Wednesday, March 27th 10 am

Prenatal Night: Healthy Baby Healthy Brain ® *NEW! If you are expecting, this night is for you! We will talk about how you can support your new baby’s brain development, and learn what the OEYC can offer your family.

Best Start Hub Petrolia Thursday, February 7th 6:30 pm

Garden Fresh Box ® Do you like to: Save Money?

Eat Nutritious Food? Avoid Shopping? Then the Garden Fresh Box is

just what you need! Making healthy eating easy and affordable!

Sample of the Family Size Box ($15.00) 10lbs. of potatoes, 5lb bag of carrots,

5lb bag of cooking onions, 6 bananas, 3lbs of apples, 6 oranges, 1 cauliflower, 1 head of lettuce, 1 English cucumber, 1 broccoli, 2 green peppers.

(Items may vary month to month and season to season)

To order your Garden Fresh Box please call the Ontario Early Years Centre Petrolia

Satellite 519-882-2100

Brought to you in partnership with the County of Lambton Community Health Services Department

**Please Note** The following locations will be closed on

Wednesday, February 27th to allow staff to attend Professional Development.

Best Start Hub Forest Best Start Hub Alvinston Best Start Hub Petrolia Watford Outreach

Documents

Ontario Early Years Centre Sarnia & Area Pages... · Learning Pages Winter 2013 Wed. 9 am Healthy Beginnings Early Learning Licensed Child Care Programs for Families The Lambton Children’s