EarlyON Child and Family Centres

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide programming for children and families.  We offer a range of services and resources where you can:

• join fun activities such as storytelling, arts, science, 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

For more service information please read our Early Learning and Care Unit EarlyON Information Sheet.  

Our July to December 2022 Your Guide Programming is now available.  See our Your Guide (PDF Format) for more details. 

*July 4th, 2022 UPDATE - H-N REACH EarlyON Child & Family Centres are returning to DROP-IN Play & Learn and Baby Play programming.  Pre-registration is only required for offsite outreach and specialized programs.*

Feel free to find us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/REACHEarlyON.  We are always posting activity ideas, circle time videos and stories, and tips to stay healthy at home. 

Program Descriptions and Information:

Play and Learn: Child-led and supports a play-based approach to support healthy child development and engage children and their parents or caregivers. Sensory experiences, songs, rhymes and stories are provided for continued childhood growth. Open to children aged 0-6 years old and their families. 
Baby Play: Families with children aged 0-18 months can play, learn, and explore. Parents and caregivers can ask questions related to feeding, growth and development, and community resources.​
Circle Time: Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories on Zoom!
Virtual Well Baby: Log on for conversations with an Early Years Facilitator and a Public Health Nurse from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit on specified dates. Ask questions about infant feeding, sleep, development, and anything else related to being a parent!
Lunch Bunch: Is your child sharting kindergarten in the fall?  Pack a school lunch and join us!  Practice independence, confidence, and introduce your child to a classroom setting.  For the most success, we recommend attending Play & Learn and then staying for the Lunch Bunch.  Please no nuts of shellfish.

 

Transition to School

• Kindergarten Resource (PDF)
• Newsletter - Starting School (PDF)
• Newsletter - Ready, Set, Return! (PDF)

Eligibility

For parents and care providers of children birth to 12 years of age

Cost

No cost to use the services

To Get Started

Call the EarlyON Child and Family Centres at 1-866-463-2759 or email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca

If your child up to 18 years of age is in crisis, our Child & Youth Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-866-327-3224

If someone over the age of 18 is looking to receive support ,  call CAST at 1-866-487-2278