OCOF Central Manitoulin

OCOF Central Manitoulin Our vision, empowering and supporting children as well as families to foster a healthy future for our communities.

English program available for infant, toddler, preschool, before & after school.

Exciting News for Families in Sudbury East! 🎉Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir is proud to announce an...
06/01/2026

Exciting News for Families in Sudbury East! 🎉

Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir is proud to announce an investment of $3 million through the Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Infrastructure Fund.

This significant investment is supporting the creation of 51 new English-language licensed child care spaces and generating more than 25 new employment opportunities across the Sudbury East region.

In Warren, a new licensed child care centre will involve the renovation of an existing municipal building located at 38 Rutland Street and will offer: 10 infant spaces, 10 toddler spaces and 16 preschool spaces.

In St. Charles, a new child care centre will be built adjacent to the municipal arena and will offer a family-grouping program with space for 15 children.

Learn more: https://ocof.net/2026/05/27/3-million-investment-will-create-51-new-licensed-child-care-spaces-in-sudbury-east/

Thank you to our partners, the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board and the Municipalities of Markstay-Warren and St. Charles.

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Une excellente nouvelle pour les familles de Sudbury Est! 🎉

Our Children, Our Future / Nos enfants, notre avenir est fier d’annoncer un investissement d’environ 3 millions de dollars grñce au Fonds d’infrastructure pour l’apprentissage et la garde des jeunes enfants (AGJE) Canada–Ontario.

Cet investissement important permettra la crĂ©ation de 51 nouvelles places en services de garde agrĂ©Ă©s de langue anglaise et gĂ©nĂ©rera plus de 25 nouvelles possibilitĂ©s d’emploi dans la rĂ©gion de Sudbury Est.

À Warren, un nouveau centre de garde agrĂ©Ă© sera amĂ©nagĂ© et comprendra la rĂ©novation d'un Ă©difice municipal existent situĂ© au 38, rue Rutland et offrira : 10 places pour nourrissons, 10 places pour bambins et 16 places prĂ©scolaires.

À St-Charles, un nouveau centre de garde sera construit Ă  cĂŽtĂ© de l’arĂ©na municipal et offrira un programme de regroupement familial pouvant accueillir 15 bambins.

🔗 Pour en savoir plus : https://ocof.net/2026/05/27/3-million-investment-will-create-51-new-licensed-child-care-spaces-in-sudbury-east/

Merci à nos partenaires le Conseil des Services du District de Manitoulin-Sudbury ainsi que les municipalités de Markstay-Warren et de St-Charles.

🌈Happy Pride Month!🌈Pride isn’t just something we recognize for one month. It’s about creating communities where people ...
06/01/2026

🌈Happy Pride Month!🌈

Pride isn’t just something we recognize for one month. It’s about creating communities where people can live authentically, feel accepted, and know they belong every single day.

Be yourself, in acts of kindness and inclusion, and in the strength of communities that uplift one another with love and respect.

This Pride Month, and every day, we stand alongside the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in celebrating diversity, dignity, and the importance of belonging.

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🌈 Joyeux Mois de la fiertĂ© ! 🌈

La fiertĂ©, ce n’est pas seulement quelque chose que nous reconnaissons pendant un mois. C’est aussi crĂ©er des communautĂ©s oĂč chacun peut ĂȘtre soi-mĂȘme, se sentir acceptĂ© et savoir qu’il a sa place, chaque jour.

Être soi-mĂȘme, poser des gestes de gentillesse et d’inclusion, et bĂątir des communautĂ©s qui s’élĂšvent les unes les autres avec amour et respect.

En ce Mois de la fiertĂ©, et chaque jour, nous sommes solidaires de la communautĂ© 2SLGBTQIA+ afin de cĂ©lĂ©brer la diversitĂ©, la dignitĂ© et l’importance du sentiment d’appartenance.

05/29/2026

📱 Only a few days left to vote!

Our Little Lunches, Big Smiles project could help 200 vulnerable children start the school year with a reusable bento lunch box, a reusable water bottle, and better access to healthy snacks.

💙 Every vote counts and can make a real difference in a child's life.

👉 Vote before May 31:
https://platform.votigo.com/fbcontests/showentry/McDougallCommunityContest2026/3799061?fromSearch=1&keyword=Big+smiles/3799061

Thank you for your support! đŸ„Ș

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📱 Plus que quelques jours pour voter!

Notre projet Little Lunches, Big Smiles pourrait aider 200 enfants vulnĂ©rables Ă  commencer l’annĂ©e scolaire avec une boĂźte Ă  lunch bento rĂ©utilisable, une bouteille d’eau rĂ©utilisable et un meilleur accĂšs Ă  des collations santĂ©.

💙 Chaque vote compte et peut faire une rĂ©elle diffĂ©rence dans la vie d’un enfant.

👉 Votez avant le 31 mai :
https://platform.votigo.com/fbcontests/showentry/McDougallCommunityContest2026/3799061?fromSearch=1&keyword=Big+smiles/3799061

Merci de votre soutien! đŸ„Ș

05/26/2026

Help Us Bring Big Smiles to Little Lunches! đŸ„Ș

Our Children, Our Future / Nos enfants, notre avenir is excited to participate in the McDougall Insurance & Financial Community Contest with our project: Little Lunches, Big Smiles 💙

This initiative will help 200 vulnerable children start the school year feeling confident, healthy, and ready to learn by providing:
đŸ„— Reusable bento lunch boxes
💧 Reusable water bottles
🍎 Support to access healthy school snacks

👉 We need YOUR vote to help make this project a reality!
https://platform.votigo.com/fbcontests/showentry/McDougallCommunityContest2026/3799061?fromSearch=1&keyword=Big+smiles/3799061
❗End Date: May 31

❀ Be the reason a child looks forward to lunchtime at school. Vote for Little Lunches, Big Smiles today!

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Aidez-nous Ă  apporter de grands sourires aux dinner! ✹đŸ„Ș

Our Children, Our Future / Nos enfants, notre avenir est fier de participer au concours communautaire de McDougall Insurance & Financial avec notre projet : Little Lunches, Big Smiles 💙

Cette initiative aidera 200 enfants vulnĂ©rables Ă  commencer l’annĂ©e scolaire en se sentant confiants, en santĂ© et prĂȘts Ă  apprendre grĂące Ă  :
đŸ„— Des boĂźtes Ă  lunch bento rĂ©utilisables
💧 Des bouteilles d’eau rĂ©utilisables
🍎 Du soutien pour accĂ©der Ă  des collations saine pour l’école

👉 Nous avons besoin de VOTRE vote pour aider Ă  rĂ©aliser ce projet!
https://platform.votigo.com/fbcontests/showentry/McDougallCommunityContest2026/3799061?fromSearch=1&keyword=Big+smiles/3799061
❗Se termine le 31 mai

❀ Soyez la raison pour laquelle un enfant a hĂąte Ă  l’heure du lunch Ă  l’école. Votez dĂšs aujourd’hui pour Little Lunches, Big Smiles!



‌We’re hiring! Join us at our Central Manitoulin Job Fair‌Interested? We invite you to meet with us on May 28, 2026, f...
05/23/2026

‌We’re hiring! Join us at our Central Manitoulin Job Fair‌

Interested? We invite you to meet with us on May 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Discover our current job opportunities at: https://playfulwork.ca/jobs/
✹ No experience required for several positions!
✹ Work full-time while studying to become a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).
✹ Competitive wages and benefits.
✹ Professional development opportunities.

We offer full-time, part-time, and seasonal summer employment opportunities.

Bring your resume and cover letter and meet our team in a relaxed environment with refreshments included. On-site interviews will be available.

📍OCOF Central Manitoulin: 56 Yonge St, Mindemoya

‌We’re hiring! Join us at our Central Manitoulin Job Fair‌Interested? We invite you to meet with us on May 28, 2026, f...
05/19/2026

‌We’re hiring! Join us at our Central Manitoulin Job Fair‌

Interested? We invite you to meet with us on May 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Discover our current job opportunities at: https://playfulwork.ca/jobs/

✹ No experience required for several positions!
✹ Work full-time while studying to become a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).
✹ Competitive wages and benefits.
✹ Professional development opportunities.

We offer full-time, part-time, and seasonal summer employment opportunities.

Bring your resume and cover letter and meet our team in a relaxed environment with refreshments included. On-site interviews will be available.

📍OCOF Central Manitoulin: 56 Yonge St, Mindemoya

Today, we celebrate all mothers 💐Our Children, Our Future wishes a wonderful Mother’s Day to those who give love, patien...
05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate all mothers 💐

Our Children, Our Future wishes a wonderful Mother’s Day to those who give love, patience, and support to children every single day.

Your kindness shapes the future, your strength inspires, and your presence makes all the difference.

Thank you for everything you do, today and every day 💖

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Aujourd’hui, nous cĂ©lĂ©brons toutes les mamans 💐

Nos enfants, notre avenir souhaite une merveilleuse fĂȘte des mĂšres Ă  celles qui donnent chaque jour amour, patience et soutien aux enfants.

Votre bienveillance façonne l’avenir, votre force inspire, et votre prĂ©sence fait toute la diffĂ©rence.

Merci pour tout ce que vous faites, aujourd’hui et chaque jour 💖

This Mental Health Week, we are reminding our community of something important:You don’t have to do it all on your own. ...
05/07/2026

This Mental Health Week, we are reminding our community of something important:

You don’t have to do it all on your own. Whether you're navigating parenthood, feeling overwhelmed, or just need a moment to reset, support is here for you.

At Our Children, Our Future, we support mental wellness at every stage of life:

💛 Parenting programs that help families build strong, healthy connections
💛 Time for You, our crafting & self-care program designed to help you slow down and recharge
💛 Parent support groups that create space for connection and understanding
💛 Mental health workshops that build knowledge, resilience, and confidence

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En cette Semaine de la santĂ© mentale, nous rappelons Ă  notre communautĂ© quelque chose d’important :

Vous n’avez pas Ă  tout faire seul(e). Que vous soyez en train de naviguer la parentalitĂ©, que vous vous sentiez dĂ©passĂ©(e) ou que vous ayez simplement besoin d’un moment pour souffler, du soutien est lĂ  pour vous.

Chez Nos enfants, notre avenir, nous soutenons le bien-ĂȘtre mental Ă  chaque Ă©tape de la vie :

💛 Des programmes parentaux qui aident les familles à bñtir des liens forts et sains
💛 Time for You, notre programme de crĂ©ation et de bien-ĂȘtre conçu pour vous aider Ă  ralentir et vous ressourcer
💛 Des groupes de soutien parental qui offrent un espace de connexion et de comprĂ©hension
💛 Des ateliers sur la santĂ© mentale qui renforcent les connaissances, la rĂ©silience et la confiance

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible people who keep our organization running behind the scenes 💙Your dedication, org...
04/22/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible people who keep our organization running behind the scenes 💙

Your dedication, organization, and commitment make a real difference every day. We are so grateful to have such a strong and supportive administrative team by our side.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

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Aujourd’hui, nous cĂ©lĂ©brons les personnes incroyables qui font fonctionner notre organization en coulisses 💙

Votre dĂ©vouement, votre sens de l’organisation et votre engagement font une rĂ©elle diffĂ©rence chaque jour. Nous sommes trĂšs reconnaissants de pouvoir compter sur une Ă©quipe administrative aussi solide et engagĂ©e.

Joyeuse journĂ©e des professionnels de l’administration !

This week, we celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support our community 💙A spe...
04/19/2026

This week, we celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support our community 💙

A special thank you to our Board of Directors for their ongoing dedication and commitment. Your support helps us create meaningful change for children and families every day.

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!

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Cette semaine, nous cĂ©lĂ©brons les incroyables bĂ©nĂ©voles qui donnent de leur temps, de leur Ă©nergie et de leur cƓur pour soutenir notre communautĂ© 💙

Un merci tout spĂ©cial Ă  notre conseil d’administration pour leur engagement et leur dĂ©vouement continus. Votre soutien nous aide Ă  crĂ©er un impact positif et significatif pour les enfants et les familles chaque jour.

Joyeuse semaine d’apprĂ©ciation des bĂ©nĂ©voles !

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56 Yonge Street
Mindemoya, ON
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