Available Publications
The Ottawa-Carleton Headstart Association for Preschools has recently
conducted some research on gaps in services in the City of Ottawa.
These documents are available for individuals who are interested
in understanding and addressing issues facing families with young
children, new immigrants, the economically-disadvantaged and single
parent families.
We encourage you to use this information in efforts to improve
services in our city and communities on behalf of our families and
children. We also request that you credit our organization for any
use of this information.
Our documents are available in either Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf)
format with some available HTML (.html) format. To download a free
Adobe Acrobat reader, please choose the Adobe link found in the
left hand side of this page.
This document provides a quick reference on OCHAP. It includes information
from this website, as well as the application form for membership to OCHAP.
This document provides more detailed information on each Headstart
program in Ottawa, including the number of child care slots, hours
of operation, and activities for children and parents.
This document is a one page flyer that lists the OCHAP preschools
within Ottawa. Feel free to post the flyer at any location.
OCHAP Tranportation Report is a review of current transportation
systems and recommendations for children attending Headstart Programs.
The report identifies the complex set of issues facing Headstart
programs related to transportation of preschool children. It includes
a literature review which pinpointed concerns related to transportation
safety such as the incidence of accidents, importance of qualified
drivers, the use or non-use of safety harnesses, the construction
of vehicles, policies related to loading and unloading of children
and planning of the school bus route. In addition, an analysis was
conducted on the transportation component offered by the Headstart
programs in Ottawa.
As a result of a review of the Transportation Report, OCHAP has
developed a best practice guidelines for transporting preschool
children. This document contains recommended policies regarding
route planning, loading and unloading children, emergency evacuation,
field trips, use of child safety restraint systems and vehicle safety
features. The best practices guidelines were created to assist drivers,
provide staff orientation information, and identify responsibilities
of the child and the parent/guardian in the transportation of preschool
children.
This document identifies the special initiatives offered by Headstart
preschools and their accomplishments. The special programs for children
and their families include early literacy program, early numeracy
program, French therapy project, book bag program, and speech and
language services.
This booklet is intended for parents who are considering sending
their child to a Headstart program. The document explains what Headstart
is, how to apply for a child care subsidy, and lists the Headstart
locations by neighbourhood.
A report on gaps in services to families with young children --
which synthesizes recent research from a variety of sources including
interviews with Headstart directors, focus groups of Headstart parents,
client and citywide demographics, and a review of the existing service
provider network.
A summary of findings from 11 focus groups of parents who use Headstart
programs in Ottawa. Answers to questions regarding their opinion
of the Headstart program, as well as their perspective on the gaps
in services to families with young children in Ottawa.
The Directors of Ottawa's Headstart programs share information on their perspective
program and viewpoints on issues facing families with children in their respective
communities and throughout Ottawa.
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