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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.  

Find us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/REACHEarlyON for program updates, activity ideas, circle time videos, stories, and more.

Do  you have concerns about your child’s development?
Call us at 1-866-463-2759 and visit the Early Years Check-In tool HERE.

Do  you have concerns about your child’s speech and language?
Call Lansdowne Children’s Centre at 519-723-3153 ext. 507 or complete the on-line referral HERE.

Our January to June 2023 Your Guide Programming is available below.  See our Your Guide (PDF Format) for more details. 

Call us at 1-866-463-2759 or email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with any questions or concerns regarding H-N REACH EarlyON programming.

March Indoor Programs

LocationMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Caledonia
282 Argyle St. South
Unit 4
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
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 & Learn
9:30-11:30
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Mar. 25 Only)
Cayuga
J.L. Mitchener School
60 Munsee St. South
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Except Mar. 13)
 Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Except Mar. 15)
   
Delhi
Delhi United Church
105 Church St. West
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
  Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
  
Dunnville
Mapleview Elementary School
223 Fairview Ave. West
 Play & Learn
9:00-11:00
Play & Learn
​9:00-11:00
Baby Play
8:30-11:30
Play & Learn
6:00-7:30
 Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Mar. 11 Only)
Houghton
Houghton Public School
505 Fairground Side Rd.
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Except Mar. 13)
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Except Mar. 14)
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Except Mar. 15)
   
Jarvis
Jarvis Community Church
19 Church St. 
   Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
  
Langton
Sacred Heart Elementary School
26 Albert St.
  Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Except Mar. 15)
   
Port Dover
Lakewood Elementary School
713 St. George St.
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
 Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
   
Simcoe
12 Colborne St. North

Play & Learn
9:30-11:30

Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
5:30-7:30
Baby Play
9:00-12:00
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30

Play & Learn
9:30-11:30

Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Mar. 4 & 18 Only)
Waterford
135 Maint St. South
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
    

Well Baby with a Public Health Nurse
Parents and caregivers of babies ages 0-18 months attend a Baby Play program to get support with breastfeeding, growth and development, maternal health, and more from a Public Health Nurse.  Drop-in during Baby Play programs in;
9:30-11:30 am
Caledonia:
Tuesday Mar. 7 & 14
Dunnville: Thursday Mar. 2 & 16
Simcoe: Wednesday Mar. 1, 8, 15, & 22

Gym Time
*Pre-registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number.*
Develop physical literacy by learning a variety of skills and movements that allow children to enjoy many different physical activities and sports. 
Caledonia: Gateway Church, Tuesday Feb. 21 at 10:00 -11:00 AM
Simcoe: First Baptist Church. Tuesday March 7 & 21 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Nature Walk
*Pre-registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number.*
Join us in the community for a walk in a local park or trail.
2:00 PM
Simcoe: March 2 & 30
Waterford: March 9
Bloomsburg: March 16
Delhi: March 23

Infant Mother Goose
*Pre-registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number.*
Parents/caregivers and their infants aged 0-12 months come together weekly for 6 sessions for conversaions, songs & rhymes. 
March 13-April 24
Caledonia: 1:00 PM 
Simcoe: 2:00 PM

Dairy Farm Educator Visit
Join us during Play & Learn to learn about being a Dairy Farmer!
Jarvis: Thursday March 30 at 10:00 AM

Virtual programs on Zoom
Email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca to receive the monthly meeting code for our programs listed below
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday
Circle Time
9:00 am

Circle Time
9:00 am

Circle Time
9:00 am
Circle Time
9:00 am
Program Descriptions;
Play & Learn: Child-led and a play-based approach to support healthy child development while engaging children and their parents or cargivers.  Sensory experiences, songs, rhymes and stories are provided for continued childhood growth.  Open to children ages 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.

The H-N REACH EarlyON Team has developed a variety of newsletters filled with valuable child development information, activity ideas, resources, recipes and more.  This season the H-N REACH EarlyON team has highlighted the following newsletters; 

The full list of avaiable newsletters can be found HERE, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca to request any of the newsletters via email. 

The Agency endeavours to provide a Scent-Free environment for the safety and comfort of all. Please refrain from the use of scented products when attending any of our sites and/or programs.
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