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 July 7, 14, 21, & 28 
Dunnville: Thursday July 2 & 16 
Simcoe: Wednesday July 8, 15, 22, & 29

Simcoe Evening Play & Learn
Summer Snack Series
Come enjoy tasty & kid-friendly snacks to encourage healthy choices and social connection.
5:30-7:30 PM
July 7, 14, 21, 28

Parkside Adventures
The EarlyON van will be at Colonel Stalker Park each week in Simcoe. Come join us to explore nature through child-led discovery, outdoor play, curiosity, observation, creativity, and meaningful connections.
At 2:00 PM
Simcoe: July 7, 14, & 28
(390 Cedar St.)

Water Safety Special Visitor
Join us during Play & Learn for a special visit from the Norfolk County Water Safety Promotor around 10:00 AM
Jarvis: July 9
Houghton: July 15
Simcoe: July 16
Delhi: July 20
Waterford: July 21
Port Rowan: July 23
Port Dover: July 29
 

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

Reading Roots 
Explore early literacy outdoors and grow a lifelong love of reading! 
at 2:00 PM 
Simcoe: July 2 
Caledonia: July 6 & 8 
At 10:00 AM 
Langton: July 7

Math Sprouts 
Explore numbers, patterns, and early math skills with us at the park!
 At 2:00 PM 
Simcoe: July 9 
Caledonia: July 13 & 15 
At 10:00 AM 
Langton: July 14

Budding Artists 
Create wonderful masterpieces and enjoy the outdoors while using nature and other materials to enhance fine and gross motor skills, imagination, and creativity. 
At 2:00 PM 
Caledonia: July 20 
Dunnville: July 28 
At 10:00 AM 
Langton: July 28

Scientific Seedlings 
Inspire children to investigate, experiment, and discover the wonders of science outdoor! 
At 2:00 PM 
Caledonia: July 27 & 29 
Simcoe: July 30

Norfolk County Library Special Visit 
Enjoy a special visit with a Norfolk County librarian with us at the park. 
At 10:00 AM 
Langton: July 21 
Port Rowan: July 30

Home 2 School 
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. 
Thursdays at 1:30 PM 
Delhi: July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, & 20

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.