Century 21 Premier Group Information

The Childrens Village operates a large Licensed Home Childcare Program, several school based Childcare Centres, summer programs, a drop-in play group and other support services for parents and providers. We believe in working in partnership with parents, providers and agency staff to ensure children receive quality care in a nurturing environment. Our services reflect an ongoing commitment to the well being of children and families and are characterized by sensitivity, high standards, and flexibility. The Childrens Village of Ottawa-Carleton operates the following programs and services: Licensed Home Child Care: the program operates in West, Central and South-end Ottawa for children 6 weeks to 12 years; Childrens Village at Stoneway: a licensed kindergarten and school age child care program operating in Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School; Transitions: is an innovative, child driven life skills/social skills summer program for children ages 5 to 7 years (Juniors) and 8 to 12 years (Senior) operating throughout Ottawa; Resource Centre: offers morning play groups, and special events for children, parents and providers; Parents Exploring Day Care Options (PEDCO): monthly information sessions. The Childrens Village has a long and distinguished history of caring for Ottawas children. Established in 1864 as a home for orphans, it has responded over the years to the changing needs of children and their families in the community. During its first century, this charitable, non-profit organization operated an orphanage, an infants home, a childrens hospital, and a group day care centre. For a time, it also offered shelter to friendless gentlewomen and the elderly who had neither the means nor the family to support themselves. However, no matter what need it was striving to meet, it has always worked to create an environment that was the next best thing to being home. Childrens Village today, under the direction of their Board of Directors, continues to offer innovative programs in the community which benefit the ...