Programs & Services
Family Program
Family programs offer a variety of quality programs for young children and their families/caregivers. We offer both registered and drop-in programming which promotes healthy child development and parent/child relationships through sports, dance, arts, music and play.
Parents and caregivers have opportunities to meet each other and develop connections within the community while accessing information, workshops and resources on a variety of topics.
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BABY FAMILY SUPPORT DROP-IN PROGRAM (EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE)
This program offers the opportunity for caregivers to meet others, participate in group discussions, and to enjoy circle-times, sing-a-longs, story times and more! $2.00 donation is welcome. Parents must remain. |
# of classes: 15 Jul 5 to Aug 23, 2023 Monday – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Wednesday – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM No Class Aug 7 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Free Drop-In: Yes |
# of classes: 25 Sep 11 to Dec 13, 2023 Monday – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Wednesday – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM No Class Oct 9 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Free Drop-In: Yes |
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This is an In-Person program.
Funded in part thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Education – EarlyON Child and Family Centres. |
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FAMILY DROP-IN PROGRAM (GUHD)
Parents and caregivers are invited to participate with your children in a fun morning of specialized program activities, including arts & crafts, science, circle times, sensory motor activities, and much more! $2.00 donation welcome. Parents must remain. |
# of classes: 16 Jul 4 to Aug 24, 2023 Tuesday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Free Drop-In: Yes |
# of classes: 26 Sep 12 to Dec 14, 2023 Tuesday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop-In: Yes |
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This is an In-Person program.
Supported by Growing Up Healthy Downtown Project (GUHD) and funded thanks to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). |
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READY, SET, GROW
Come play and learn! This program offers language and gross motor skill development for crawling or walking babies and young toddlers through the use of a wide variety of nursery rhymes. Parents must remain. |
# of classes: 8 Jul 4 to Aug 22, 2023 Tuesday – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
$50 Drop-In: Yes Fee: $9 |
# of classes: 14 Sep 12 to Dec 12, 2023 Tuesday – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
$88 Drop-In: Yes Fee: $9 |
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SING WITH ME
Share the joy of singing! This music program is for parents/caregivers and their children to learn through the sound of music. Parents must remain. |
# of classes: 8 Jul 7 to Aug 25, 2023 Friday – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
$50 Drop-In: Yes Fee: $9.00 |
# of classes: 14 Sep 15 to Dec 15, 2023 Friday – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
$88 Drop-In: Yes Fee: $9.00 |
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WEDNESDAY EVENING FAMILY DROP-IN PROGRAM (EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE)
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to bring your children to participate in a fun, friendly, and inclusive environment with various hands-on activities, structured family gym time and a healthy snack! The entire family is welcome (older siblings included)! $2.00 donation is welcome. Parents must remain. |
# of classes: 8 Jul 5 to Aug 23, 2023 Wednesday – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Free Drop-In: Yes |
# of classes: 14 Sep 13 to Dec 13, 2023 Wednesday – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Free Drop-In: Yes |
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This is an In-Person program.
Funded in part thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Education – EarlyON Child and Family Centres. |
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NEW! WNC STROLLERS WALKING GROUP (EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE)
Join us for a group “stroll” in the lovely waterfront neighbourhood surrounding our WNC location. This is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air, connect with families and enjoy circle time in a new location outdoors! Meeting place is at WNC at 2:00pm. It is important to dress accordingly. Program is weather dependent- updates will be on our social media Friday mornings (@waterfrontncTO). To RSVP, please email sarah@waterfrontnc.ca by 10am on Friday. Parents must remain. |
# of classes: 8 Jul 7 to Aug 25, 2023 Friday – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Free Drop-In: Yes |
# of classes: 14 Sep 15 to Dec 15, 2023 Friday – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Free Drop-In: Yes |
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This is an In-Person program.
Funded in part thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Education – EarlyON Child and Family Centres. |
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Programs information are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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