P.O.I.N.T. Inc. (People and Organizations in North Toronto)

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Office phone: 416-484-2704 English, 416-484-2722 French
Toll-free phone: 1-800-387-5512 English, 1-800-265-0454 French
Fax: 416-484-2754
E-mail:
Web site: www.ilc.org
Address: 2180 Yonge St, 1st Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 2B9
Mail Address: Stn Q, Box 200, Toronto, ON, M4T 2T1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Sarah Irwin, Managing Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English, French
Eligibility: Ontario residents 18 years and over - others may be eligible -- call or visit website for information
Fees: High school credit courses -- $40 - GED testing -- $80 (non-refundable)
Service description: Elementary and secondary school courses in English or French through independent study

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• can accommodate students with special needs
• counselling in person, by telephone, or by correspondence
• academic upgrading
• (GED) testing for high school equivalency
• online resources, including free online tutoring and homework help, and career, curriculum and post-secondary education information
• managed by TVOntario

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Academic upgrading; Distance education; Education; English as a second language; Physical disabilities
Record ID MET1371
Last complete update 2008-02-18
Last modification date 2008-04-01

Office phone: 416-485-5515
Fax: 416-485-6932
E-mail:
Web site: www.littletotsmanor.com
Address: 211 Belsize Dr, Toronto, ON, M4S 1M3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Mt Pleasant Rd-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Claire Hogan, Supervisor
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-6
Languages of service: English, French
Eligibility: 3 months-5 years
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Licenced child care centre

• also nursery school program
• commercial
• capacity 73

Organization type: Commercial
Subjects Child care; Infants; Preschool children; Toddlers
Record ID MET4623
Last complete update 2004-05-06
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-488-4218
Fax: 416-488-5830
Address: 240 Manor Rd E, Toronto, ON, M4S 1R8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Mt Pleasant Rd-Millwood Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Dana Stewart, Supervisor
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6 - before and after school programs - half days available
Languages of service: English, French
Eligibility: 18 months-9 years
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Licenced child care centre

• Montessori education
• commercial
• capacity 74

Organization type: Commercial
Subjects Child care; Montessori method; Preschool children; School age children; ToddlersOther Services See List
Record ID MET3581
Last complete update 2004-06-04
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-486-4911
Web site: www.yesicannurseryschool.com
Address: Bedford Park United Church, 100 Ranleigh Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1W9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers: Janet MacDougall, Director
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 11:30am, 1:00pm - 3:30pm - part time available
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: 2.3 months - 6 years
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Licenced nursery school program

• integrated program for children with developmental disabilities
• summer day camp
• morning and afternoon kindergarten program
• capacity 83

Also Play Haven Fri 9:30-11:15 -- parent or caregiver and child program for medically fragile children
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects: Child care; Day camps; Disabilities; Parent and child programs; Preschool children
Record ID: MET3070
Last complete update: 2007-09-04
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-484-3736
Fax: 416-481-4770
E-mail:
Address: 100 Ranleigh Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1W9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Contacts: Adela Roki, Coordinator
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm - some evening programs
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults 19 years and over
Fees: All services and materials free
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: One-to-one literacy tutoring and small groups

• literacy assessment and referrals
• partnership with Toronto District School Board Literacy and Basic Skills program

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects: Information and referral; Literacy instruction
Record ID: MET4639
Last complete update: 2008-02-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-487-2373
Fax: 416-393-9419
E-mail:
Address: Bedford Park Public School, 81 Ranleigh Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1X2
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers: Jennifer Ayre, Supervisor
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am -6:00pm - closed July-August
Languages of service: English, Farsi, Italian, Portuguese
Eligibility: 3-3/4 - 12 years - for students attending Bedford Park Public School only
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Licenced child care centre

• homework club
• capacity 98

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Child care; Pre adolescent children; Preschool children; School age children; Tutoring
Record ID: MET2339
Last complete update: 2004-06-10
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-481-0875
Fax: 416-488-5971
Address: 7 Roslin Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1Y8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers: Allyson Chapman, Director
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm - nursery school program Monday - Friday 9:15 - 12 noon
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: 18 months-5 years
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Licenced child care centre

• also nursery school program
• commercial
• capacity 38

Organization type: Commercial
Subjects: Child care; Preschool children; Toddlers Other Services See List
Record ID: MET4715
Last complete update: 2004-05-19
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Notice Has no in-patient obstetrical or pediatric program
Office phone: 416-480-6100
E-mail:
Web site: www.sunnybrook.ca
Address: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave, North York, ON, M4N 3M5
Location: (Intersection) North York Central (Bayview Ave-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers: Barry McLellan, President and Chief Executive Officer
Hours: Monday - Sunday 24 hours
Languages of service: English, Interpretive services
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Acute care hospital

• programs in cancer, cardiac, musculoskeletal, neurosciences, trauma and critical care, aging and population health
• community programs
• psychiatric unit
• extended care (chronic care) wing for entitled veterans
• Bayview Community Hospice, Ontario Breast Screening Program -- see separate entries
• Regional Dialysis Centre
• Regional Stroke Centre
• no obstetrical or neonatal services

Outpatient services For a complete list of clinics, see the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre website

• professional referral required for some services
• acupuncture
• AIDS/HIV clinic
• allergy
• amputation clinic
• arthritis/rheumatology
• assistive devices including orthotics, prosthetics, hearing aids
• audiology including cochlear implant program
• breast screening
• cardiovascular and vascular disease
• carpal tunnel clinic
• diet and nutrition counselling
• family planning
• foot care
• geriatric care, including day hospital and dental clinic
• headaches including migraines
• mental health
• pain
• respiratory diseases
• Ross Tilley Burn Centre
• sexually transmitted diseases
• skin diseases
• speech disorders
• sports medicine
• stroke
• SUNDEC Diabetes Education Centre
• trauma unit
• travel immunization
• youth psychiatry

Community Psychiatric Services for the Elderly 416-480-4663 -- assessment of mental condition of persons 65 years and over

• ongoing service through home and institution visits
• serves York Mills Rd-St Clair Ave/CPR tracks; Don Valley Pkwy-Avenue Rd

Dental Clinic 416-480-4436 -- full dental care for persons who are medically compromised or require specialized dental care, surgery or consultation including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis

• referral required

Lifeline Program 416-480-5960 -- emergency response program to help frail elderly and medically at risk persons to continue to live in their own homes

• fee

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: AIDS; Acupuncture; Acute care hospitals; Allergies; Amputees; Arthritis; Assistive devices; Audiological services; Breast screening; Burns; Chronic care hospitals; Day programs; Dental services; Diabetes; Family planning; Foot care; Geriatric care; Health assessments; Heart diseases; Hepatitis; Home health care; Immunization; Kidney diseases; Medical alert systems; Mental health; Mental health centres; Migraines; Musculoskeletal diseases; Neurological diseases; Nutrition; Pain; Physical rehabilitation; Psychogeriatric care; Repetitive strain injuries; Respiratory tract diseases; Seniors; Sexually transmitted diseases; Skin diseases; Speech disorders; Sports medicine; Strokes; Testing; Treatments; Youth Other Services See List
Record ID: MET1103
Last complete update: 2008-02-05
Last modification date: 2008-04-01

Office phone: 416-480-4465
Fax: 416-480-6862
E-mail:
Address: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave, North York, ON, M4N 3M5
Location: (Intersection) North York Central (Bayview Ave-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers: Kathleen McElroy, Director
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm - part time available
Languages of service: English, Farsi, Filipino, French, Italian, Russian
Eligibility: 3 months - 5 years
Fees: Subsidies may be available
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Licenced child care centre

• integrated program for children with developmental, physical or emotional disabilities capacity 71

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects: Child care; Disabilities; Infants; Preschool children; Subsidies; Toddlers
Record ID: MET2496
Last complete update: 2004-06-16
Last modification date: 2008-03-31