Ontario Early Years Centre

Massey Centre is the Lead Agency for the Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) in the Toronto/Danforth riding. The OEYC is a place where children age six and under and parents/caregivers can participate in structured programs, receive answers to questions, access information about other community programs, talk to early childhood professionals and network with parents and caregivers in the community.


Free services include:

   early learning and literacy programs for parents/caregivers and their children
   parenting programs covering all aspects of pregnancy and early childhood development
   informal counselling
   referrals to specialized community agencies where required

Six satellite partners provide services in partnership with Massey Centre, to maximize outcomes for children and families in the community:

   Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
   East York/East Toronto Family Resources
   Parent Resources
   South Riverdale Child-Parent Centre
   SEAS (South East Asian Services) Centre
   William Burgess Public School

OEYC Hours of operation:

                            

Monday            9:00-11:30 (a.m. drop in)          

Tuesday           10:00-11:30 (sign up programs)

Wednesday      9:00-11:30 (a.m. drop in)           1:30-3:00 (p.m drop in)

Thursday          9:00-11:30 (a.m. drop in)           4:00-6:30 (supper club)

Friday              9:00-11:30 (a.m. drop in)           2:00-3:30 (Baby & Me)


**Please note: Spring and Summer months, morning drop in hours are extended to 12:00pm**

Massey Facts
Babies born at Massey Centre have a higher birth weight than babies born to teenage mothers outside the Centre.