News and Events

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20th Anniversary of Tayside Community Options

Stay tuned for more info!

TayCare Children's Centre

Full and Part Time Spaces Available Now For

Infant (up to 18 months)

Toddler (18 months to 2.5 years)

Preschool (2.5 years to 4 years)

Also Accepting Registrations For The Fall - All Ages

Call 613-267-6542

Open 6:30 am - 6 pm

Subsidy for qualifying families

Licensed programs

Qualified staff

Stimulating Learning Environments

Nutritious meals and snacks

Cameron House Open House

A great start to the New Year. The official opening of our most recent developmental services home took place on January 11, 2009.

A wonderful, warm gathering on Sunday for the official opening of Cameron House - we have a lot to be grateful for - the staff and individuals who welcomed us into their home and were such terrific hosts.

The celebration was attended by many people including, families and friends, the Cameron family, volunteers from the Board, and staff. Larry Paul so kindly attended with his keyboard and provided some toe tapping music enjoyed by all. Congratulations to all! In addition, our SIL (Supported Independent Living) office will operate from Cameron House and can still be reached at 613-264-8032.

The Senior Childcare Centre is now operating a full-time kindergarten age program at the Wilson Street location and the TayCare Junior Centre is now offering care for babies from birth to children up to 3.5 years.

A Before and After School program is operating at the Wilson Street location as well. Currently, there are spaces available in all of these programs.

Please call Sandra MacGregor at 613-267-6542 for more information.

Or donate on-line now through our trusted partner CanadaHelps.Org

CBC Features Tayside Residents

CBC Radio 1 did a documentary feature on the struggles of local families to meet their special needs called "No Place to Go".

"November 2007: Institutions are closing, group homes are full and waiting lists grow ever longer. CBC is taking a closer look at families that have children with disabilities. Where will their children go now that it’s time to leave the nest?..."

See Karina Roman's video report (requires RealPlayer).
Visit the CBC's "No Place to Go" website.
Read and add comments to the CBC talkback page.

Candidates Visit Tayside.

Concerned parents waiting for residential care for their adult children with intellectual disabilities, spoke with candidates in the recent provincial election.

They met with Randy Hillier (Progressive Conservative) and Ian Wilson (Liberal) at Rimmer House in Perth on October 1st and 5th.

Read the full report entitled " Crisis For Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities" in the advocacy section of the site.