Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton Resource Centre
333 Churchill Ave North
Ottawa, K1Z 5B8
Email: resource@childrensvillage.on.ca
Phone: 613-725-2040 ext. 160
Fax: 613-725-9516
Village Playgroup
Welcome to Our Family Resource Centre
Our drop-in program is a warm, welcoming space that supports a strong sense of community for all children, families, and caregivers. Everyone is welcome here, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and that they belong.
There is no cost to attend our program. We welcome families, parents, guardians, caregivers, and nannies caring for children from birth to five years of age.
Learning experiences are designed based on children’s interests, strengths, and developmental stages. Activities encourage play, exploration, creative expression, and inquiry-based learning. Children who attend have the opportunity to develop important skills such as self-regulation, empathy, turn-taking, social interaction, and daily routines that help prepare them for child care or school.
The program is facilitated by a Registered Early Childhood Educator with years of experience in early learning and child development. Through warm and responsive interactions, she fosters a sense of belonging and well-being for all who visit the centre.
We are committed to offering equitable, inclusive programming. If you have any suggestions for how we can make the space more welcoming or accessible, we’d love to hear from you. If you or your child require any support, accommodation, or assistance during your visit, please let us know how we can help.
Our Approach
With over 160 years of trusted service as a not-for-profit, multi-service organization, we bring extensive experience and a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective community support. Our proven track record includes providing high-quality, responsive, and well-managed care that sets a high standard across the sector. Our learning environments are designed to nurture lifelong learning, focus, independent thought, creativity, and social growth in children. We strive to build inclusive and supportive communities where children are inspired to love learning, show compassion and responsibility, care for the environment, and develop peaceful conflict resolution skills. Our goal is to give every child the best possible start, laying a strong foundation for healthy development and future learning success.
Resource Centre/Playgroup Program Calendar
Parking:
3 hour free parking on side streets near the Children’s Village.
2 hour paid parking on Churchill Ave. N.
No on-site parking. Employees only.
Stroller parking area at back of building.
Playgroup entrance off back parking lot.
The Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton Resource Centre is wheelchair accessible through back entrance of building.