Infant & PreSchool Programs
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre (BBNC), Child and Family sector (infant-preschool) provides programs for children 0 to 5 years of age and their families, and are designed to serve the diverse needs of the community.
Our programs provide various opportunities for parents/guardians and child care providers to interact with children in social, educational and recreational settings. In addition, we provide specific educational and recreational programming for preschool children 2.5 to 5 years of age in co-operative environments led by instructors.
Who Do We Serve?
Children aged 0 to 5 years (infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten children) and the adult individuals who care for them.
Programming Offered by the Child & Family Sector
Family Resource Centre
The Family Resource Centre (FRC) provides programs, resources and services for parents/guardians, child care providers and children aged 5 and under. An annual membership of $40 is required for participation in FRC programming.
Other FRC Programs, Resources & Services
- First Steps
- Babies at Play
- Child Care Providers
- Dad & Me
- Toy/Video/Book Lending Library
- Child Care Registry
- Emergency and Occasional Child Care
- Child Development & Parenting Education Sessions
Ontario Early Years Centre (unique satellite location):
The Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) provides programming for children 0 to 6 years of age, parents/guardians, and child care providers. BBNC offers various programs that are both interactive and independent with a skill development focus on exploration of the senses, literacy, and social skills such as sharing, turn taking and cooperating while interacting within a group. Membership is free of charge. Prior to attendance, participants are required to pre-register.
Preschool Programs
BBNC offers a variety of programs for children 2-and-a-half to 5 years of age to attend on their own, led by instructors.
Nursery School
BBNC operates a licensed Nursery School program that functions 37 weeks annually from September-June. We offer morning classes Mon-Thurs 9-11:30am and afternoon classes Mon/Wed 1-3pm. Our staff are qualified educators who devote their time, patience and knowledge to child development.
Click this link to see full information about our Community Nursery School.
Other Popular Preschool Programs
- Telling Tales
- Art Start
- Summer Camps
Summer Programs
Camp
Our Polliwogs and Tadpoles camp operates from early July through the end of August. There are morning and afternoon sessions. Check below for current dates and costs.
Click here for the current Program dates, times and costs.
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