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): 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687)
• 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

**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. 

• Healthy Smiles Ontario 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687)
• Ottawa Dental Society  613-523-3876, Emergency: 613-523-4185
• Ottawa Public Health Dental Screening- Free Drop-In 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687)
• Parenting in Ottawa Healthy Eating for Parents and Children 
• 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

• 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 Psychosocial (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

• Ontario Ministry of Education
• Ontario Child Welfare Eligibility Spectrum (2016)