YMCA Ontario Early Years Centre

161 Roger St.
Waterloo, ON N2J 1B1
Phone:  519-741-8585
Website: www.earlyyearsinfo.ca

What is the YMCA Ontario Early Years Centre's role in early literacy?

• We provide free programing to parents/caregivers and children to promote early literacy skills
• Support is also provided in the form of training and resources for professionals
  

Who do we serve (our target population)?

• Families/caregivers with children 0-6 years old
• Universal access

  
Where can you find us?

• Several community locations (including main site listed above), including; 719 Erbsville West in Waterloo,  Breslau Mennonite Church
• Many purchase-of-service sites

  
How do we provide early literacy support for families/caregivers?

• Variety of free programs including Baby Connections
• Literacy displays and information onsite, online and in the community
• Early literacy training, programs and resources for families . For information about these opportunities click here
• Deliver programs and support in partnership with speech and language pathologists, public health nurses, etc. 
• Early Literacy Specialist
  

 
How do we provide early literacy support for service providers?

• Early Literacy Specialist --click here
• Professional literacy lending library. Click here to view these resources.
• Onsite services provided by speech and language pathologists and public health nurses. Click here to view these resources.
• Early literacy training and resources for professionals