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EarlyON Child and Family Centres

 

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide programming for children and families.  We offer a range of services and resources where you can:

  • join fun activities such as storytelling, arts, science, 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

For more service information please read our Early Learning and Care Unit EarlyON Information Sheet.  

Find us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/REACHEarlyON for program updates, activity ideas, circle time videos, stories, and more.

Do  you have concerns about your child’s development?
Call us at 1-866-463-2759 and visit the Early Years Check-In tool HERE.

Do  you have concerns about your child’s speech and language?
Call Lansdowne Children’s Centre at 519-723-3153 ext. 507 or complete the on-line referral HERE.

Call us at 1-866-463-2759 or email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with any questions or concerns regarding H-N REACH EarlyON programming.

November Indoor Programs
LocationMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Caledonia
282 Argyle St. South
Unit 4
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
*Except Nov 11*
Baby Play
9:30-11:30
1:00-3:00
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
1:00-3:00
5:30-7:30
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
1:00-3:00
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00​
*Except Nov 15*
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Nov 23 Only)
Cayuga 
St. John’s Lodge 
8 Munsee St. N.
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
*Except Nov 11*
 Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
   
Delhi
Delhi United Church
105 Church St. West
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
*Except Nov 11*
  Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
  
Dunnville
Mapleview Elementary School
223 Fairview Ave. West
 Play & Learn
8:30-11:30
Play & Learn
​8:30-11:30
Baby Play
8:30-11:30
Play & Learn
6:00-7:30
 PLAY & LEARN IN THE GYM 
9:30-11:30 
*Nov 9 Only*
Houghton
Houghton Public School
505 Fairground Side Rd.
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
*Except Nov 11*
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
   
Jarvis
Jarvis Community Church
19 Church St. 
   Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
  
Langton
Sacred Heart Elementary School
26 Albert St.
  Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
*Except Sept 4*
   
Port Dover
Grace & Woodhouse United Church 18 Chapman St. W.
Play & Learn
9:30-12:30
*Except Nov 11*
 Play & Learn
9:30-12:30
   
Port Rowan
St. John's Anglican Church
46 Front Rd.
   Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
  
Simcoe
12 Colborne St. North
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
*Except Nov 11*
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
5:30-7:30
Baby Play
9:00-12:00
1:30-3:00
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
*Except Nov 15*
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(Nov 2 & 16 Only)
Waterford
135 Main St. South
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
*Except Nov 11*
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
    
Well Baby with a Public Health Nurse
Parents and caregivers of babies ages 0-18 months attend a Baby Play program to get support with breastfeeding, growth and development, maternal health, and more from a Public Health Nurse.  Drop-in during Baby Play programs in;
9:30-11:30 am
Caledonia: Tuesday November 5, 12, 19, 26
Dunnville: Thursday November 7
Simcoe: Wednesday November 6, 13, 20, 27

Afternoon Baby Play in Simcoe
1:30-3:00 PM
Wednesdays
Families with children aged 0-18 months drop-in to play, learn, and explore together. 

VIRTUAL CIRCLE TIME
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
Wednesday at 9:00 AM 
Thursday at 9:00 AM
15-20 Minutes
Join us on Zoom for 15 to 20 minutes of your favourite EarlyON songs, rhymes, and stories to participate along with your littles ones.
Find log in information in your monthly EarlyON Calendar email or email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca to request it

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTATION TO RECEIVE THE LOCATION ADDRESS.  
Email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number to register. 

Gym Time
Join us at the gymnasium for 3 weeks focusing on helping children to develop their large muscles through gross motor activities.
Thursday Nov. 7, 21, & 28
Simcoe: 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Bedtime Book Club & Snack
Register in advance to receive a FREE book (one book per family), wear your pajamas, and have a bedtime snack together during evening Play & Learn.
5:30-7:00 PM
Simcoe: Tuesdays Nov. 5, 12, 19, & 26
Dunnville: Thursdays Nov. 7 & 21

Fall Fun in the Park
Join us for fresh air and fun! Come and explore a variety of EarlyON activities at a local park in your community.
Thursday Nov. 14
Simcoe: 1:30 PM

Program Descriptions;
Play & Learn: Child-led and a play-based approach to support healthy child development while engaging children and their parents or caregivers.  Sensory experiences, songs, rhymes and stories are provided for continued childhood growth.  Open to children ages 0-6 years old and their families. 
Baby Play: Families with children aged 0-18 months can play, learn and explore.  Parents and caregivers can ask questions related to feeding, growth and development, and community resources.  

The H-N REACH EarlyON Team has developed a variety of newsletters filled with valuable child development information, activity ideas, resources, recipes and more.  This season the H-N REACH EarlyON team has highlighted the following newsletters; 

The full list of available newsletters can be found HERE, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca to request any of the newsletters via email.  

The Agency endeavours to provide a Scent-Free environment for the safety and comfort of all. Please refrain from the use of scented products when attending any of our sites and/or programs.
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