EarlyON Child and Family Centre
EarlyON centres are for all families in Ontario.
EarlyON centres are welcoming places that offer a range of services and resources, where you can:
Join fun activities such as reading, storytelling, sing-alongs and games;
Get advice from professionals trained in early childhood development;
Find out about other family services in your community;
Connect with other families with young children.
There are 75 EarlyON Child and Family Centres located in elementary schools across Toronto.
Find an EarlyON Child and Family Centre near you
View EarlyON Child and Family Centre locations on a map.
Please see the schedule for program locations and times.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age six. The centres provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating program where children can play and parents can connect. Activities that encourage children’s exploration, play and inquiry are incorporated into the programming, supported by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.
These centres provide opportunities for:
Engaging Parents and Caregivers. Discuss and share information about child development and parenting
Establishing School Connections. Build positive relationships with your local school.
Supporting Early Learning and Development. Participate in an intentional, planned program that focuses on children’s social and cognitive development, health and well- being
Making Connections for Families. Establish connections with local resources and community agencies, including appropriate referrals for special needs.
To learn more , read our Frequently Asked Questions.
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