EarlyON child & family centres
The centres are places where adults and children come to play together, meet new friends, gain skills, and share ideas. Resources and information are available for parents/caregivers on child and family-related topics.
With me being a new stay at home Dad, I was able to talk with other new parents and got to learn from the group valuable information that I still pass on today.
- Leo T.
Free playspaces and parenting information for families
Our EarlyON Child & Family Centres are friendly meeting places
All our programs are free of charge to all participants
for parents, grandparents and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age in their care
come be inspired to learn, share, and meet new friends.
Discover our centres
All centres offer:
Family Play-to-Learn
Stay and play with your child at our fully equipped programs. Paint and create in the Art area, dress up in the Drama area, build in the Construction area or curl up with a book in the Quiet area. Each program day features a circle time.
Beaverton
Beaverton Public Library
401 Simcoe St.
Cannington
Cannington Arena
91 Elliott St, upper level
Sunderland
Sunderland Public School
41 Albert Street South, Room 100
Uxbridge
Uxbridge Public School
64 Victoria Drive
Port Bolster
31416 Lake Ridge Rd
Pefferlaw, ON L0E 1N0
KEYON Calendars
All municipalities are now using KEyON as a sign in process for EarlyON programs. Please select “Durham Region” in the drop down.
If you have any questions on how to sign-up for KEyON, please connect with any EarlyON staff across Durham Region and they will be able to help you.
Register for KEyON:
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Go to www.keyon.ca
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Click on "Become a Member"
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Complete the registration form.
Please be aware that each adult needs their own account.
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Visit an EarlyON site to pick up your keytag.
Parent & Caregiver Information:
The EarlyON Child & Family Centres offer parents and caregivers a number of opportunities to increase their skills and knowledge in providing care for their children. Becoming a great parent/caregiver takes time and lots of practice. You can learn a lot from being around other good parents/caregivers – watching to see how they solve problems. Another way is to attend one of our parent education programs. Programs are offered in the centres with childcare provided.
Parent education programs and supports available:
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A selection of reading and listening material on parenting and childcare issues is available for borrowing.
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Topics range from interactive hands-on to informational sessions and are held in cooperation with other agencies and organizations to provide parenting and child care information.
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Pick up information on other parenting and early childhood information in the community.
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Offered yearly in both Townships, a collaborative, community screening for babies and children to 6 years. This is a free drop in time for parents to bring their children and ask questions about their learning, development and behaviour.
Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to help in a variety of ways. For information about opportunities, speak with our centre staff.