Pathway to School (School Readiness)

• List of immunization requirements for schools and childcare centres
• To report and retrieve immunization records
• To download the free app on Apple or Google Play store to report/review child’s immunizations

• First Words Preschool Speech and Language Program (from birth to Junior Kindergarten eligibility; eligible up to September 1^st in Junior Kindergarten)
• First Words Communication Checkup:  Parents complete online screening for immediate results and direct referral to the First Words program. For children from birth to Junior Kindergarten
• First Words Stepping in to school Modules 
• Early Literacy: Reading with Your Children - Parenting in Ottawa

**NEW: JK children accepted if referred before September 1 of their JK year. Families can also contact the CHEO Access Team 613-737-2757, 1-800-565-4839, Fax: 613-738-4841 to refer to First Words. 

• Free Dental Screenings - Ottawa Public Health Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs 
• Healthy Smiles Ontario 1-844-296-6306
• Canada Dental Care Plan 1-833-537-4342
• Ottawa Dental Society   Find a dentist near you 613-523-3876, Emergency: 613-523-4185

• Parenting in Ottawa Healthy Eating for Parents and Children 
• Children and Healthy Eating - Canada.ca
• Healthy eating for children | Caring for kids
• Ottawa Food Bank 613-745-7001

• CHEO Access Team 613-737-2757, 1-800-565-4839, Fax: 613-738-4841
• Children’s Inclusion Support Services 613-736-1913
• Looksee Checklist^® - up to 6 years old (formerly Nipissing District Developmental Screen^®)

• Hearing: Visit Primary Care Practitioner for referral
• Annual eye exam: Visit an optometrist (covered by OHIP)
• Eye See Eye Learn (Complimentary glasses for eligible 4-year olds) 1-800-540-3837

• Aline-Chrétien Health Hub - Youth and Family Counselling 
• CHEO Access Team 613-737-2757, 1-800-565-4839, Fax: 613-738-4841
• Crossroads Children’s Mental Health Centre (accept self-referrals only and services in English) 613-723-1623
• Centre le CAP (service in French only) 613-789-2240
• Children’s Inclusion Support Services 613-736-1913 ext. 231
• For more information: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

• Children's Aid Society of Ottawa: If you have a concern about the safety and/or well-being of a child or youth under 18, please call 613-747-7800

• Ontario Ministry of Education
• Ontario Child Welfare Eligibility Spectrum (2021)