News Release                                     For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                                         April 10, 2012

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Ontario Early Years Centres celebrate 10 years!

Bruce and Grey Counties mark the success of Ontario Early Years Centres (OEYC) delivering free locally accessible early childhood development and parenting programs to families in their community.

Two main celebrations take place with open house events:

• 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 23, at the Hanover OEYC,

515 9th Street, Hanover. Cake cutting at 10:30 a.m.

• 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 24, at the Kincardine OEYC,

709 Russell Street, Kincardine. Cake cutting at 10:00 a.m. followed by puppet show and sing-a-long featuring Ray Richards.

Throughout the month of April, local Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Ontario Early Years Centres will host their own small celebrations marking the 10^th anniversary of the program. Check with local OEYCs for dates and times. (see Backgrounder)

The Early Years Centre is a wonderful resource for families. My children love coming here to play with all the different toys and activities, but what I appreciate most is the staff. They are very friendly and always make us feel welcome. They're also very eager to help with any developmental concerns I have regarding my children. We are very fortunate to have the Early Years Centre in our community.

- mother of 2

Attachment: Backgrounder - Ontario Early Years Centres 

For more information:

Bruce County                                                              Grey County

Terry Sanderson                                                          Barb Fedy

Director of Bruce County Social Services                       Director of Grey County Social Services

tsanderson@brucecounty.on.ca                                    barb.fedy@grey.ca

519-881-0431                                                               519-376-7324