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 Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29      
Dunnville: Thursday Sept 3 & 17       
Simcoe: Wednesday Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Dairy Education Special Visitor
During Play & Learn there will be a special interactive visit from a dairy farm educator.
Around 10:00 AM
Waterford: Sept. 1
Simcoe: Sept. 3

Week of the Child & Youth Committee
Trucks-to-Touch
Community Event
Jarvis Lions Park, 1 James St.
September 20^th
12:00-3:00 PM

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

Baby Picasso
An interactive program for parents, caregivers, and babies aged 0-12 months to experience the benefits of early stimulation, sensory, and creative art experiences. 
September 28 
at 2:00 PM
Caledonia & Simcoe

Toddler Tumble Time
Join us for active toddler fun with climbing, crawling, balancing, jumping, and exploring movement through playful activities. 
September 8, 15, 22, 29
At 2:00 PM
Simcoe

Bedtime Book Club
Register in advance to receive a FREE book (one book per family), wear your pajamas, and have a bedtime snack together during evening Play & Learn. 
September 15, 22, 29
At 5:30 PM
Simcoe

Nature Explorers
Join us as we explore the changing season outdoors while developing our physical literacy skills.
September 3, 10, 17, 24
At 2:00 PM
Simcoe

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.