EarlyON
EarlyON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE
The EarlyON Centre offers children, parents and caregivers a friendly environment that fosters positive learning with a wide range of quality programs and services to help your child reach their full potential, with:
Programs designed especially for children up to six years old
Play-based learning experiences that are fun and engaging – such as painting, drawing, building, creating, reading, storytelling, singing and much more
Advice from professionals trained in early childhood development
Information or referrals to specialized programs and services within the community
Opportunity to meet and make connections with families with young children
*Please note our morning drop-ins at our main Centre are first come, first serve with a maximum of 35 people.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & CALENDAR
Dear families and caregivers,
May is here, bringing warmer weather, longer days, and the perfect chance to enjoy the great outdoors! With that in mind, we’re excited to announce that our Wednesday Playgroups will now be held at R.J. Kennedy Park, rain or shine.
We are equally enthusiastic about continuing our new Active Playgroups on Thursdays and our new Sensory Friendly Playgroups on Fridays. This being said, our Sensory Friendly Playgroup will now require registration to participate. Registrations will open every Friday at 7:00 a.m. See our Eventbrite page. Please note that we will be closed on Saturday, May 17th, and Monday, May 19th, for the long weekend.
This month, we honour Mother’s Day on May 11th, recognizing those who have lost a child, those hoping to become mothers, mothers and all mothers-at-heart.
Additionally, on May 17th, we observe the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, including discrimination, violence, and mental health struggles. Let’s celebrate and support each other this May.
Let’s make the most of this beautiful month together!
-Zoée, Dominik & Gabrielle
FRIENDLY REMINDERS!
We ask you not to participate if you or your child have any flu/cold/gastro symptoms.
When the EarlyON playgroup is full, we will:
Have a sign in the window beside the front door.
Post a message on our Facebook page.
Our morning playgroups at our main location have a maximum capacity of 35 people.
Our Friday Sensory Friendly Playgroup is for families with children with particular needs. Therefore, the ratio will be reduced from 35 to 25. Registration is now required to participate. Registrations will open every Friday at 7:00 a.m.If your child is neurotypical, please consider attending our other playgroups throughout the week.
Wednesday Playgroups will now be held at J. Kennedy Park, rain or shine.
Registration for special activities is required.
When registering, please enter the total number of guests (e.g. parent and child = 2 guests).
Online Registration is ONLY required for Special Activities and Virtual Programming
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!
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!
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.
A minute to talk about it with First Words“Will my Child Outgrow a Communication Delay”: The First Words Program Can Help. Read more.
*Subject to sudden change.
PARENTING IN OTTAWA
The Parenting in Ottawa drop-in will take place at the EarlyON centre on Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can check your baby’s weight and ask any breastfeeding or parenting questions. No appointment is necessary.
*Subject to sudden change.
CONTACT US!
Dominik Lavictoire
613 830-4357 ext. 303
Gabrielle Caron
613 830-4357 ext. 302
Zoée Perrault
613 830-4357 ext. 304