Area Networks
Early Learning and Child Care Programs, Preschools, Co-operative Preschools, Licensed Home Child Care Agencies and Ontario Early Years Centres have been grouped into five geographic areas. The goal is to increase opportunities for networking and accessible professional development for early learning and child care supervisors and staff. Professional development events and meetings are hosted in the neighbourhoods by early learning and child care programs.
- Area One: lower East Hamilton (east of Kenilworth) and Upper and Lower Stoney Creek.
- Area Two: lower Hamilton from Main Street through to Kenilworth.
- Area Three: on the Mountain, east of Garth Street to Dartnall Road.
- Area Four: on the mountain, west of Garth street and Ancaster.
- Area Five: Dundas, Flamborough and Waterdown.
Each Area Network has three to four leaders who have volunteered to take a lead in planning the meetings and to communicate with others in the network. ASCY’s role is to provide administrative support to the Area Leaders. A member of the ASCY Professional Development Team is also available to co-facilitate Area Network events.
Getting Connected
- When information about a new program or service is entered into the ASCY database, it is automatically linked to an Area Network. The program’s director or supervisor will then receive mailed information about upcoming events and meetings.
- E-mail groups and phone trees are being developed to further support communication among Area Network participants. To join the group e-mail for your area, send a message to lsaunders@ascy.ca.
- Area Network event information is also posted on this website.