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There are several "Moms & Tots" groups
on the West Island where mothers and very young children (9 months
to 5 years) meet.Contact the WI Community Resource Centre for the group closest to you, 694-6404. |
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NURSERY SCHOOLYou can join a private or parent co-op nursery school. Parents run the co-ops and take turns participating in programs run by qualified early childhood educators - a good way to meet other parents and get to know the friends your child may well make for life. Parents pay for nursery schools and programs. Consult the yellow pages under Schools-Academic-Nursery & Kindergarten
for private WI nursery schools and Montessori schools. For a listing of
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| DAY CARE For a complete listing of day care centres and nurseries, check in the yellow pages under these names. The WI Community Resource Centre can also provide lists of day care facilities on the WI. Call 694-6404. If you are in need of an adult babysitter to take care of
your young children during the day or watch your older children before and
after school, check in the local newspapers under “Babysitters Available”
or place an ad under “Babysitters Wanted” in the newspaper or
the supermarkets’ billboard. Schools may have a list of available mothers
who will babysit in their home. Day Care centres and nurseries (in the Yellow
Pages), and schools might also help you with their services. During school
breaks and vacations, Recreation Departments organize summer camps. Call
them or check under Summer and Winter Fun of this material. BABY SITTERSSome local schools and City Halls offer the Red Cross babysitting course for students. Qualified teenagers can then babysit your young children. Neighbours usually prove to be the best way to find teenage sitters. You can also try the school guidance departments or various religious groups which run programs for teenagers for a list of adolescents available to babysit. Check under Employment in Adolescents section. A list of qualified baby sitters (16 and over) is also available from the WI Community Resource Centre. 694-6404 RECREATION DEPARTMENTBesides pre-schoolers' story time, some libraries also offer music and art programs, puppet shows and toy lending libraries. See libraries listed under the Music, Art, Culture section of this Guide. Each city runs programs for mothers and tots, including arts and crafts, gym and pool time, indoor and outdoor skating in winter. Call your Recreation Department. |
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Young children enjoy their own activities such as art, music, gym and pool time. Contact the YMCA for more information 630-9622 www.westislandymca.qc.ca 230 Brunswick, Pointe-Claire |
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70 Belmont, Pointe-Claire 695-8529 The West Island Women’s Centre offers many activities and classes for moms (Aerobics, Healthy Mind, Body and Soul, Stained Glass, ...) and pre-schoolers (Your Baby Needs Music, Toddler Tunes Creative Friends, etc.).Sitters are available while mothers attend class. The CLSCs: offer services in pre and post-natal care, child care and parenting courses. Refer to the Health section of this material for phone numbers. GUIDES AND SCOUTSThe Guides and Scouts program emphasizes having fun while encouraging children to feel good about them-selves, their friends and family. Children will learn basic leadership skills and gain self-confidence. For more information call central office for Guiding and Scouting. GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA Brownies (5-7 years, co-ed options) www.girlguides.ca SCOUTS CANADA Wolf Cubs (8-10 years, co-ed options) www.scouts.ca 2001 Trans-Canada Highway, Dorval 683-3004 THE NAVY LEAGUE CADETS AND WRENETTESCadets and wrenettes (boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 13) have the opportunity to develop interests and relationships, make friends in enjoyable team situations and learn skills needed on the water in boats and ships. Most Corps participate in various local and out of town parades. Many Corps also conduct one week summer camps. For more information, call 694-9430. BIG BROTHERS & SISTERS OF WEST ISLANDThe Little Sisters and Little Brothers are children from single-parent families who just want an adult friend. The Big Brothers and Big Sisters are caring, reliable adults, from all walks of life, who are willing to share a few hours a week with a child. They go for a walk, take in a movie or a ball game, bake cookies or just sit and talk.In short, they do whatever they both enjoy. 2001 Trans-Canada Highway, Dorval 684-6100 SPORTSLook in the SUMMER FUN, WINTER FUN AND INDOOR FUN sections of this Document to know more about exciting activities that your children can enjoy. ART AND MUSICRefer to the ARTS, MUSIC AND CULTURE section of this Document or call your Recreation Department for more information on art and music classes available for children in Cultural Centres and libraries. |
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| For information: 630-7621 Many schools of music are available on the West Island. Consult the Yellow Pages for one near you. HEALTH CARESpecial health centres for children include: |
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| DENTAL CARE Children's dental care is covered by Québec healthcare until the age of 10. Some WI dentists specialize in children's dentistry. Check in the Yellow Pages. |
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