EarlyON
EarlyON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE
At our main location (240 Centrum Blvd.), attendance numbers will be distributed 10 minutes prior to the start of playgroup. To help ensure your child’s comfort and well-being, we recommend arriving right at the scheduled start time to avoid a long wait.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, high-quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals.
EarlyON Centres are open to all families in Ontario. They’re welcoming places that offer a range of services and resources, where you can:
Join fun activities such as reading, storytelling, 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
DID YOU KNOW?
The EarlyON Centre provides a free Toy Lending Library service. Resources available for lending include toys, games, and puzzles for children under 6. We have a large variety of toys for all interests! For more information, please call or email a Family Resource Worker at 613-830-4357 / earlyonyva@crcoc.ca.
You can make an appointment with one of your Family Resource Worker to discuss different topics. We can support you in your role as a parent or caregiver with anything concerning your children aged 6 and under, such as ideas of activities for your children, behaviour, discipline, toilet learning, research of community services, etc. We are here for you!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & CALENDAR
Dear families and caregivers,
March has arrived, and we’re excited for all that this new month has to bring!
We’re happy to officially welcome Valérie Rochon to our EarlyON team. We’re excited to have her experience and knowledge supporting our families.
Starting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, we are excited to offer an additional Active Playgroup in Navan at the Navan Memorial Centre & Arena (1295 Colonial Rd.) every Tuesday from 9:30–11:00 a.m. Our regular Playgroup at our main location will continue as usual from 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Please note that our François Dupuis and Cumberland locations will be closed during March Break. To replace these playgroups, we will be offering special activities that require registration.
Wednesday, March 18
• Glow in the Dark Playgroup — 9:30–11:00 a.m. Enjoy a magical experience where play will shine in the dark!
Thursday, March 19
We will be offering two activities:
• Morning (9:30 – 11:00 a.m.) — A fun pyjama party at our main location featuring cookie decorating, music, and more!
• Afternoon (1:30 – 2:30 p.m.) — A nature walk along Dewberry Trail, where we’ll enjoy the outdoors while feeding birds along the way.
Our weekly Evening Playgroup will still be running during March Break.
Lastly, we’re excited to share that our Saturday Playgroups have increased the ratio to 40 participants, instead of 35.
We can’t wait to see you and your families this month! 🙂
- Dominik, Gabrielle, Zoée, Valérie & Mira
FRIENDLY REMINDERS!
We ask you not to participate if you or your child has any flu/cold/gastro symptoms.
When the EarlyON playgroup is full, we will:
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Have a visible sign at the entrance.
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Post a message on our Facebook page.
Online Registration is ONLY required for Special Activities and Virtual Programming
First Words is the Preschool Speech and Language Program of Ottawa and Renfrew County. We support families of preschool children of Ottawa and Renfrew County to reach their optimal communication development by providing free speech and language services. Our goal is to facilitate increased awareness, prevention, early identification, and intervention for early speech, language, and overall communication development in young children of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
PARENTING IN OTTAWA / BABY WEIGH-IN
During Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins, parents can weigh their baby and speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse :
Parenting
Get support for infant feeding
Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active
Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development
Ask about your child’s social and emotional development
The program is available to:
Expectant parents, parents and guardians of children aged birth to four years of age.
No appointment is necessary, first come first serve.
CONTACT US!
Dominik Lavictoire
613 830-4357 ext. 303
Gabrielle Caron
613 830-4357 ext. 302
Zoée Perrault
613 830-4357 ext. 304
Mira Nakhoul
613 830-4357 ext. 305
Valérie Rochon
613 830-4357 ext. 406
