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.

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

Program Descriptions;
Play & Learn: Child-led and a play-based approach to support healthy child development while engaging children and their parents or caregivers.  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.  

The following are monthly highlighted programs that do NOT require registration.

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 August 5, 12, 19, & 26 
Dunnville: Thursday August 7 & 21 
Simcoe: Wednesday August 6, 13, 20, 27

VIRTUAL CIRCLE TIME
Returning virtually in the fall.

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTATION TO RECEIVE THE LOCATION ADDRESS.  Email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number to register. 

Port Rowan Book Club 
Let’s explore literacy together! Register in advance to receive a FREE book (one book per family) 
August 7, 14, 21, 28 during Play & Learn 
9:30-11:30

Art in the Park 
Create wonderful masterpieces and enjoy the outdoors while using nature and other materials to enhance fine and gross motor skills, imagination, and creativity. 
Langton: August 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:00 AM 
Dunnville: August 13 at 1:30 PM 
Simcoe: August 11, 18, 25 at 2:00 PM

Mommy & Me Home 2 School 
Join us at 269 Metcalfe St. Simcoe. Families with children preparing for Kindergarten for the first time are invited to join us for activities that support early math, literacy, routines, and social skills weekly. 
1:30-2:30 PM Thursdays August 7, 14, & 21

School Bus Ride 
Families are invited to join us for a ride on a school bus around the community. 
Dunnville: August 7 at 2:00 PM 
Delhi: August 14 at 2:00 PM 
Simcoe: August 28 at 2:00 PM

Nature Explorers 
Pre-register to take home gear to continue exploring at home. 
Selkirk: August 13 at 2:00 PM 
Waterford: August 14 at 10:00 AM 
Cayuga: August 27 at 2:00 PM (Flower Farm)

Caledonia Outdoor Afternoons 
Join us at a park in Caledonia for special activities! Thursdays at 1:30 PM 
August 7 – Pete the Cat 
August 14 – Teddy Bear Picnic 
August 21 – Summer Songs in the Sun 
August 28 – Nature Explorers

EarlyON Pop-Up in the Park Move & Groove EVERY Monday 
The EarlyON van will be at the Avalon Park in Caledonia each week. Join us at the park to combine music and sounds with physical activity while enjoying the great outdoors. 
2:00-3:00 PM 
Caledonia: August 11, 18, & 25 
(green space at Whithorn Cres)

EarlyON Pop-Up in the Park Nature Explorers EVERY TUESDAY 
The EarlyON van will be across the street from 302 Chapel St in Simcoe each week. Explore the wonders of nature through sensory, songs, stories and play. 
Let your curiosity bloom! 
2:00-3:00 PM 
Simcoe: August 5, 12, 19, & 26 
(green space across from 302 Chapel St.)

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; 

• Issue 28-Transitioning_to_School
• Issue 18 - Parents are Important Too
• Issue 30-From_Home_to_School
• Issue 32 - Bundle Up

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