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 January to June 2022 Your Guide Programming is now available. See our Your Guide (PDF Format) for more details.
*March 21st, 2022 UPDATE – H-N REACH EarlyON Child and Family Centres are transitioning to a full re-opening of EarlyON programs. Each of our EarlyON sites will be at a different stage of the re-opening process, so please call 1-866-463-2759 or follow us on Facebook for details about each of our sites in Haldimand & Norfolk. We are looking forward to seeing you.*
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.
Join us daily on Zoom for fun circle times and activities. Email us at earlyon@hnreach.on.ca to receive meeting codes and passwords for our programs listed below.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ON ZOOM Pre-registration is not required for virtual programs unless specified. | ||||||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Circle Time 9:00 AM | Circle Time 9:00 AM | Circle Time 9:00 AM Well Baby w/ a Health Nurse 11:00 AM
| Circle Time 9:00 AM | Circle Time with Today's Family 9:30 AM |
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OUTDOOR PROGRAMS Pre-registration is required to attend in-person programs. To register please email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with the full names of all adults and children attending, a contact phone number, and program(s) you would like to attend. | ||||||
May Flowers April Showers bring May flowers! Find, examine and create. 10:00 AM Caledonia: May 11
Nature Walk Enjoy fresh air, light exercise, and the company of other parents and caregivers on this walk in nature. 2:00 PM Simcoe: May 5, 12, 19, 26 Our outdoor programs may take place on site or at a local park or trail. Exact locations will be emailed out upon registration. | ||||||
INDOOR PROGRAMS *Pre-registration is required for in-person programs. Please email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with the names of adults and children attending, phone number, the EarlyON Centre and date(s) you want to attend. *March 21st, 2022 UPDATE – H-N REACH EarlyON Child and Family Centres are transitioning to a full re-opening of EarlyON programs. Each of our EarlyON sites will be at a different stage of the re-opening process, so please call 1-866-463-2759 or follow us on Facebook for details about each of our sites in Haldimand & Norfolk. We are looking forward to seeing you.* | ||||||
Location | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Simcoe 12 Colborne St. N | Play & Learn (Excluding May 23) | Play & Learn | Baby Play 9:30-11:30 | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 | Play & (May 7 Only) | |
| Waterford Waterford United Church 135 Main St. S | Play & Learn (Excluding May 23) | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 | ||||
Delhi | Play & Learn (Excluding May 23) | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 | ||||
| Houghton Houghton Public School 505 Fairground Side Rd | Play & Learn (Excluding May 23) | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 | |||
| Langton Sacred Heart Elementary School 26 Albert St. **Opening May 11** | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 **Opening May 11** | |||||
| Dunnville Mapleview Elementary School 223 Fairview Ave. W | Play & Learn 9:00-11:00 | Play & Learn 9:00-11:00 | Baby Play Play & | Play & (May 14 | ||
| Caledonia *NEW LOCATION* 282 Argyle St South, Unit 4 | Play & Learn (Excluding May 23) | Baby Play 9:30-11:30 1:00-3:00 | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 1:00-3:00 5:30-7:30 | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 1:00-3:00 | Play & (May 28 | |
| Cayuga J.L Mitchener School 60 Munsee St., South | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 | Play & Learn | ||||
| Jarvis Jarvis Community Church 19 Church St. **Opening May 19** | Play & Learn 9:30-11:30 **Opening May 19** | |||||
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.
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!
Well Baby with a Health Nurse: Log on for conversations with an Early Years Facilitator and a Public Health Nurse from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Ask questions about infant feeding, sleep, development, and anything else related to being a parent!
Circle Time with Today’s Family: Join our partners from Today’s Family for songs, rhymes and stories! Be sure to use the Today’s Family Zoom code.
Transition to School
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
| Issue 1-10 | Please email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca for previous issues |
| Issue 11 (PDF) | All things Red and White |
| Issue 12 (PDF) | Risky Play |
| Issue 13 (PDF) | Water, Water, Everywhere |
| Issue 14 (PDF) | Food, Food Glorious Food |
| Issue 15 (PDF) | Math Around the House |
| Issue 16 (PDF) | To Play, To Learn, To Grow |
| Issue 17 (PDF) | Parent are Important Too |
| Issue 18 (PDF) | Then and Now |
| Issue 19 (PDF) | Early Literacy |
| Issue 20 (PDF) | To Good Health! |
| Issue 21 (PDF) | Fall and Family |
| Issue 22 (PDF) | Lest We Forget |
| Issue 23 (PDF) | Presence over Presents |
| Issue 24 (PDF) | All about Hugge |
| Issue 25 (PDF) | Love is in the air and in the trees |
| Issue 26 (PDF) | Screen time and young children |
| Issue 27 (PDF) | Celebrating Nature |
| Issue 28 (PDF) | Transitioning to School |
| Issue 29 (PDF) | Why Won't My Toddler Listen to Me? |
| From Home to School | |
| Issue 31 (PDF) | Fall Fun for Toddlers |
| Issue 32 (PDF) | Bundle Up |
| Issue 33 (PDF) | More Centres are Re-Opening! |
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