EarlyON Child & Family Centres offer free, high-quality programs for families and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years old.
OCDSB EarlyON Centres are open on school days to all families and caregivers in Ontario. They're welcoming places that offer a range of services and resources, where you can:
- Learn and play with your child
- Speak with early childhood professionals
- Access information, resources, and referrals
- Meet other families in your community
- Become familiar with school routines
EarlyON locations
Our centres are open to all families in Ontario. We follow the school calendar and do not operate on PA days or holidays.
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Agincourt Road Public School |
1250 Agincourt Road, Room 123 |
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Cambridge Street Community Public School |
250 Cambridge Street North, Room 115 |
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Carleton Heights Public School |
1660 Prince of Wales Drive, Room 100 |
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Charles H. Hulse Public School |
2605 Alta Vista Drive, Room 119 |
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Featherston Drive Public School |
1801 Featherston Drive, Room 123 |
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Hilson Avenue Public School |
407 Hilson Avenue, Room 121 |
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Queen Mary Street Public School |
557 Queen Mary Street, Room 117 |
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York Street Public School |
310 York Street, Room B016 |
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We invite you to contact the EarlyON program of your choice via email to discuss the school specific programming information or visit EarlyON Family Resources.
For more information, please read the FAQs:
Yes. Parents/caregivers remain on-site and are responsible at all times for the care and supervision of every child they bring to the program. Never leave your children unattended in any space including the hallway, washroom, gym or the centre. Should you need to leave the programming space, please ask for support from another participant. EarlyON staff cannot be responsible in your absence.
Licensed and unlicensed home childcare providers are required to follow and maintain ratios, as defined in the Ontario legislation by the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA). As well, they are required to adhere to their agency’s program goals, supervision and behaviour guidance guidelines, to support positive and responsive interactions among the children, parents, and staff. EarlyON Program Facilitators are obligated to report CCEYA violations and appropriate care concerns to the Ministry of Education.
No. Please drop by for a visit and stay as long as you like during program hours. Upon your first visit to an OCDSB EarlyON Centre, you will be asked to complete a registration form and will be issued an EarlyON key tag with a barcode. Program Facilitators will be happy to assist you.
Each location offers a child and family centered environment to engage young children and their families in active, creative, and meaningful exploration, play and inquiry.
Activities reflect the interests and developmental stages of children, are age appropriate and culturally responsive, including sensory, art, building and construction, and dramatic play areas. Your cooperation is required in keeping a safe environment by helping your child(ren) put the toys away before moving on to a new activity.
While the program is delivered in the English language, families are invited to speak their first language during play to support their culture and identity and to build a strong language base for their children.
Please do not attend an EarlyON Centre if you or your child is unwell. If your child is too ill to be at school or daycare or to fully participate in the activities, they are too ill to be at an EarlyON Centre. Program Facilitators may refuse entry and/or ask you to end your visit early if you have symptoms and/or your symptoms of illness worsen during your visit.
Yes, we offer a light nutritious morning snack that aligns with Canada’s Food Guide. You may also bring your own snack, but do not bring foods that contain tree nuts or peanuts. Coffee and tea are available for adults. Please consider bringing your own travel mug to reduce waste.
Your cooperation is necessary for the success of the program. We share school space with students, staff, parents and community members. For the health and safety of all, it is important to respect OCDSB policy and procedures as explained by the EarlyON staff.
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Contact Us: EarlyON Child and Family Centre