Welcome to Rural Family Connections
IMPORTANT UPDATE: COVID-19 CLOSURES
About RFC
Rural Family Connections Inc. is a non-profit organization made up of parents, caregivers and childcare experts who work together to develop, offer and support quality early learning programs and childcare in our community. We are always adding new resources that support families in our rural Ottawa area, and beyond!
Programs & Services
Home Childcare
Licensed Home Daycare with carefully selected providers in Metcalfe, Greely, Osgoode, Findlay Creek and Ottawa South.
Nursery School
At MCNS, our cooperative, community-focused approach enhances a sense of belonging for the children and their families.
Resource Centre
Live & Learn EarlyON Child & Family Centre is a welcoming place to exchange ideas, meet friends and access community resources.
Playgroups & Events
Please join us for our FREE EarlyON Playgroups and attend our family-focused community events throughout the year.
Licensed Home Childcare
Rural Family Connections is a non-profit agency, providing licensed Home Childcare to families in Ottawa’s south and beyond since 1987. Licensed under the Ministry of Education, we proudly serve an expanding South Ottawa community including , South Gloucester (Findlay Creek, Blossom Park), Riverside South, Osgoode Ward (Greely, Metcalfe, Vernon, Kenmore, Osgoode), Rideau Ward (North Gower, Kars), South Keys, Hunt Club, the surrounding rural areas and the area stretching north to Heron Road between Riverside Drive and just east of Conroy Road.
Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School
Part-time programming for children 18m+. At the Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School, Children move freely between defined activity centers including Sand & Water Play, Play Dough Table, Crafts, Painting, Dress-Up, Manipulative Games and Large Motor Equipment. Daily programming also includes Morning Circle and Calendar, Snack Time, Story & Music Circle and Outdoor Play. Children in diapers are welcome in both our programs and teachers support toilet training efforts
Live & Learn Early ON Child and Family Centre
Are you a parent, childcare provider or planning for a baby? We offer a welcoming place to exchange ideas, meet new friends and access resources while providing a stimulating setting for babies and preschoolers. The Live & Learn Early ON Child and Family Centre in Metcalfe offers daily playgroups, prenatal programming and consultations with a City of Ottawa public health nurse.
Free Playgroups
Join us for FREE year-round EarlyON playgroups that take place throughout South Ottawa. Our playgroups are open to everyone!
News & Events
Unfortunately, our EBB is canceled due to concerns regarding the Covid 19 outbreak.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Looking to join a team of enthusiastic Early Childhood Professionals? Are you passionate about the education of young children? We are looking for a dedicated, creative, hard-working Executive Director to lead our team into the future.
2020 KINDERCAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join MCNS for our annual Kindercamp. Kids aged 3.5 - 7 years enjoy full and half-day camps tied together with a theme!
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