ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012 - Oakville Parent Child Centre

ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012
Oakville Parent-Child Centre
461 North Service Road West
Unit 17
Oakville, ON L6M 2V5
Tel: 905.849.6366
www.op-cc.ca
Oakville-Parent-Child-Centre
OPCC

Building a Brighter Tomorrow
Some testimonials from our families:
“My daughter has learned so much from the nursery school program.
The opportunity for her to interact with other children is invaluable. The
guidance that the teachers have given is excellent!”
“All programs at the OPCC are fantastic! The staff is amazing and so
caring. I have never been to any organization with such amazing staff!”
“Provided a love of music for my daughter. It has also allowed for my
husband to experience time with his daughter outside of the home with
other babies.”
“We feel connected with the community as a parent. I have made some
great friends. One very important part of parenting (especially your first
child) is connecting with other moms/dads. Your centre gave me the
opportunity to meet other parents that helped my children socialize and
myself.”
A place to make friends, share ideas and build confidence

Message from Chair & Executive Director
It is an exciting time to be providing support to families with young children in
Oakville. Oakville is a community which is currently undergoing major changes
due to the implementation of Full Day Kindergarten and the increase in population
growth and resulting demand for childcare. Oakville Parent-Child Centre (OPCC)
is continually reassessing and restructuring its programming to ensure that it’s
meeting the needs of the Oakville community.
In 2010 the Board of Directors (Board) of OPCC set a strategic plan focusing on
marketing and fundraising. This past year, the Board reassessed its strategic plan
and determined that it was still highly relevant and that the Board should continue
to target these focus areas. During the 2011-2012 fiscal year solid fundraising
and marketing plans were developed due to the support of an Ontario Trillium
Foundation grant. Following extensive consultations, a new brand was launched
in May. Our new marketing strategy includes a fresh new look to raise awareness
of OPCC throughout Oakville.
The funders that support OPCC are comprised of many individuals, community
groups and businesses. We are extremely thankful and appreciative of your
generous support as you help us achieve our mission: to support, nurture and
empower families, children and their caregivers.
We offer high quality and accessible programming and employ highly skilled,
professional and talented staff to run our programs. We would like to thank each
and every staff member for their tremendous dedication and their commitment to
helping children and families. Together, they have positively impacted thousands
of families in Oakville this past year.
Throughout the year, the members of the Board have provided advice and
guidance on governance, strategic planning and policy matters. These local
community volunteers graciously contribute their skills and knowledge because
they are committed to OPCC’s mission. We are also very fortunate to have other
community volunteers who assist us with the various events and activities that
OPCC conducts. Thank you to all for your time and commitment.
OPCC is a unique place where families can learn and grow together. Every aspect
of OPCC is aimed at helping children aged zero to six to achieve the best possible
developmental start. Thank you for helping us realize our goals.
Selena McLeod
Chair, Board of Directors
Robin Garell
Executive Director

Treasurer’s Report
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Centre, I am pleased to report that
the Centre finished the 2012 fiscal year with a balanced budget. Our Executive
Director Robin Garell continues to find innovative ways to make our limited
financial resources go further and expand services to the Oakville community
while our funding remains largely unchanged.
The Centre continues to have three distinguished partners that we rely on for
ongoing support. Without their support in the past and into the future, the Centre
would not be what it is today. These are the Ministry of Children and Youth
Services, the Regional Municipality of Halton and the United Way of Oakville.
Thank you very much for your support.
To those who have donated both their time and financial resources to the Centre
over the last year, the Board thanks you for your continued support and helping
us ensure that all families in Oakville are able to access our services.
Approximately 80% of our funding comes from two sources: The Ministry of
Children and Youth Services (MCYS) and Program Fees. As funding from MCYS
has remained flat over the last ten years and we want to ensure our program
fees remain affordable for all families in Oakville, we are always looking for new
ways to support the Centre and expand existing services. In the coming year,
the Board is committed to working with Robin to seek out, establish and nurture
partnerships and funding from community businesses and members to keep up
with the continually growing demand for our services.
This annual report contains a summary of the Centre’s revenues and expenses for
the year ending March 31, 2012. The summary shows a surplus of approximately
$20,000 from revenues of $1.6M. Additional details about our financial results and
financial position can be obtained from our audited financial statements which
are posted on our website. Our statements were audited again by SB Partners
LLP. SB Partners LLP were re-appointed as our auditors for the 2013 fiscal year.
The Board remains committed and actively engaged in governing the Centre to
ensure its financial longevity in providing the Oakville community with desirable
and useful services. In the upcoming year the Board expects that the Centre will
continue to operate with a balanced budget.
Christopher J. Alexander, CA, CBV
Treasurer

Sources of Revenue 2011-2012
United Way of
Oakville
$57,306
Amortization of
deferred capital
contributions
$59,593
Grants and Other
Revenues
$49,737
Fundraising and Donations
$41,433
Regional
Municipality of Halton
$104,902
Program Fees
$627,876
Ministry of Children
and Youth Services
$659,905
Expenditures 2011-2012
Expenditures 2011-2012
Depreciation
$80,095
Program and
Administrative Supplies
$93,219
Advertising and Promotion
$28,816
Loss on disposal
of capital assets
$1,027
Occupancy
$285,509
Program and
Administrative Salaries
$1,091,849
Funders
We would like to acknowledge the following key funders for their continued
support and recognition of the important role of OPCC in our community:
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Region of Halton
United Way of Oakville
Community Support:
American Women’s Club of Oakville
BMO Employee Charitable Foundation
E.J. James Public School
Home Trust
IODE
Kiwanis Club of Oakville
Love of Literacy
Ontario Trillium Foundation
PWC Canada Foundation
TD Bank Financial Group
The Mike Weir Foundation

Board Member Bios
Selena McLeod - Chairperson • Stay-at-home mom
• Relevant experience: Corporate/Commercial lawyer with management experience
and a parent user of the Centre
• Why I joined the Board: I have a general interest in volunteering within my
community and a specific interest in the OPCC as a parent user. I have experienced first
hand the important role the OPCC has in our community through the services and
resources that it provides to families and I feel it is my turn to give back.
Rachna Singhal - Vice Chair • Assistant Superintendent, Industry Canada
• Relevant experience: PMP with over 10 years of product, research and policy
development experience, specialised in IT privacy and security governance.
• Why I joined the Board: To work with an organization that directly impacts the lives
and development of our society’s foundation-young children and their families. As a
parent user, OPCC has had a positive impact on my family, and being a part of it
allows me the chance to do the same for others in the community.
Chris Alexander - Treasurer • Chief Financial Officer, Ontario Orthotic Lab Inc.
• Relevant experience: Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator with
experience spanning finance, M&A, operations, business valuations, corporate and
family law and human resources.
• Why I joined the Board: Having lived in Oakville for pretty much my entire life,
I wanted to make a contribution to the community that was relevant and meaningful
to the stage that I was at in my life. With the arrival of my first child in 2011, I felt that
my interests were very much aligned with OPCC.
Shelley Kuzma - Secretary • Personal Giving Officer, Oakville Hospital Foundation
• Relevant experience: Professional fundraiser with eight years of experience
inspiring donors to give to health care and social service agencies. Skilled at raising
funds through annual, employee, corporate and major gift campaigns.
• Why I joined the Board: OPCC was there for me when my children were young, and
given the opportunity to volunteer my time, expertise and knowledge as a Board
member is my way of giving back to the organization and local community.
Luc Brunet - Past Chair • Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives and PMO, TD Bank
Financial Group
• Relevant experience: Diverse professional background began career in education,
transferring to the business world with experience in finance, sales, product
management and strategic development.
• Why I joined the Board: The Board provides me with an opportunity to be an active
member of my community. First-hand experience as an educator has led me to more
fully appreciate the importance of OPCC’s efforts in supporting children and their
families.

Vivien Byrne • Stay-at-home mom
• Relevant experience: Master’s Degree in Business Administration and over 5 years
of Marketing experience with both a business and consumer market focus.
• Why I joined the Board: Having personally witnessed what a magnificent
organization the OPCC is, from its people, its programs and how the centre itself
is run, I felt truly compelled to join the Board and make a positive contribution to the
ongoing success of an organization that has made such a meaningful impact on
countless members of our community.
Scott Gray • P S Consulting Group
• Relevant experience: Extensive experience in senior financial and operational
management
• Why I joined the Board: I appreciate the community of Oakville and as a parent with
school age children, was motivated to join the OPCC Board to make a meaningful
contribution to developing children in my community.
Frances Maizen • Stay-at-home mom caring for 2 young children
• Relevant experience: Master’s Degree in Human Resources/Industrial Relations and
8 years working in the HR field
• Why I joined the Board:: I wanted to give something back to the wonderful
organization that I have received so much support from. Also, I was interested in
getting into volunteer work within the community of Oakville and this was a good fit
with my interests.
Kerry Reinke • Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management, Manulife Financial
• Relevant experience: Over 14 years of practical experience in corporate governance,
risk management, strategy and finance in the private and non-profit sectors.
• Why I joined the Board: It is my pleasure to be in my sixth year on the Board.
While during that time I have seen a lot of change, the one thing that hasn’t is the
impact of our services and the dedication of our staff. I am happy to play a small role
supporting it.

Community Engagement
We would also like to thank our staff for their participation in the
following planning groups that strive to improve the quality of life in
the community of Halton. We also acknowledge their commitment to
building partnerships with agencies in the community.
Charles Sturt University Early Childhood Advisory Committee
Developmental Early Identification and Prevention Program (DEIPP)
EvenStart Steering Committee
For the Love of Literacy – Conference Planning Committee
Halton Childcare Advisory Group
Halton Literacy Advisory Group
Halton Parenting Advisory Committee
Halton Prenatal Network
Halton Postpartum Mood Disorders Coalition
Home Suite Hope Program Advisory Committee
Ontario Early Years Centres Halton – Executive Director and Managers Group
Ontario Early Years Centres Provincial Network
Oakville Child and Youth Networking Committee
Our Kids Network – Early Years Committee
Years of Service
More than 20 years
Pearl Cordua
Lena Delija
10 to 14 years
Judy Grennan
Christine Kalar
Judy Kenny
5 to 9 years
Susan Beckett
Lisa Booth
Wendy Butt
Jackie Chafe
Mikyeong Choi
2 to 4 years
Cindy Baratta
Cheryl Bradley
Nathalie Bruce
Sue Cherry
Jaclyn Craig
Less than 2 years
Robin Kay
Lisa MacIver
Jacquie Dunk
Martha Dunlop
Honey Lukito
Sameena Parvez
Kathy Percival
Chris Cifarelli
Cynthia Haxell
Tiberia Kis
Wiggy Mabalay
Jill McFarland
Maria Crane
Alda De Medeiros-Cyr
Robin Garell
Darlene Howell
Antonia Koutlemanis
Bittan Martensson
Jill Newell
Doreen English
Blanche McMillan
Nicola Teague
Erika Sonius
Nikki Taylor
Deirdre Nix
Christina Racippo
Jolyn Robertson
Candace Sunderland
Brenda McCann
Joanne Phillips
Sally Preston
Jo-Anne Vancraenenbroeck
Linda Webb
Connie Onorato
Heather Penrod