We would like to wish you a Happy New Year from our EarlyON team!

As we continue to navigate changes within our community, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone for their patience and understanding.

As our programming remains the same for January, we want to acknowledge some of the frustrations families have shared regarding waiting spaces. Due to space limitations, we are unable to accommodate large groups waiting in the reception area. Our EarlyON program is part of the Community Resource Centre, where many other programs and services are offered and so the reception area becomes a shared space that cannot accommodate groups. 

We want to reassure families that we do not expect or want anyone to wait outdoors, especially during the cold winter months. For this reason, we kindly ask that families arrive at the scheduled start time of the playgroups.

To better support families who may arrive a little early due to buses or rideshares, attendance numbers will be distributed 10 minutes before each Playgroup begins. If you arrive earlier than this, we kindly ask that you return at that time.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Playgroups continue to be quieter, as a result, we will continue without a weekly attendance limit.

Please note:

• We will be closed as of December 24th and will resume regular programming on Monday, January 5th, 2026

• Our reception is closed at lunchtime, and access to the 2nd morning Playgroups on Tuesdays and Thursdays must be before 12:00 p.m.

• Playgroups in Cumberland will be cancelled on days when school buses are cancelled

Thank you for your continued flexibility, patience, and understanding.

We can’t wait to see you soon 🙂