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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.

July Indoor Programs
LocationMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Caledonia
282 Argyle St. South
Unit 4
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
*Except July 1*
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​
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(July 27 Only)
Cayuga
J.L. Mitchener School
60 Munsee St. South
  

*See you at outdoor programming in Cayuga*

   
Delhi
Delhi United Church
105 Church St. West
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
*Except July 1*
  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
9:30-11:30
(July 13 Only)
Houghton
Houghton Public School
505 Fairground Side Rd.
*See you out in the community and we will return on Mondays in September**See you out in the community and we will return on Tuesdays in September*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.
  

*See you out in the community and we will return on Wednesdays in September*

   
Port Dover
Lakewood Elementary School
713 St. George St.
Play & Learn
9:30-12:30
*Except July 1*
 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 July 1*
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
5:30-7:30
Baby Play
9:00-12:00
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
Play & Learn
9:00-12:00
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
(July 6 & 20 Only)
Waterford
135 Main St. South
Play & Learn
9:30-11:30
*Except July 1*
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 June 4, 11, 18, & 25
Dunnville: Thursday June 6 & 20
Simcoe: Wednesday June 5, 12, 19, & 26

Friday Fun in the Simcoe Courtyard
Drop-in during Friday morning Play & Learn in Simcoe for special courtyard activities 9:00-12:00 
July 5 - Ramp & Roll
July 12 - Bubble Palooza
July 19 - Water Play 
July 26 - Dino Stomp

Virtual Circle Time will be on pause for July & August

Make & Take Tuesday Nights in Simcoe
During evening Play & Learn create an activity and take the learning home with you.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 
at 6:00 PM

Home 2 School
*Pre-Registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number to register and receive park location*
Families with children preparing for Kindergarten for the first time are invited to join us for activities that support early math, literacy, routines, and social skills for 5 weeks.
Delhi Thursdays at 1:30:
 July 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, & 15
Dunnville Tuesdays at 1:00 PM: 
July 9, 16, 23, 30, & Aug 6

Community Outings
*Pre-Registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number to register and receive park location*
Join us as we explore and visit attractions around the Simcoe community. 
Thursdays at 1:30 PM
July 4 – Splash Pad
July 11 – Library Walk
July 18 – Generations Marketplace
 July 25 – Farmers Market

Bookworm Bunch in the Park
*Pre-Registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number to register and receive park location*
Join us at a local park to enjoy literacy outdoors, come explore a different book each week with activities inspired by the story.
Wednesdays in Simcoe at 1:30 PM
July 10, 17, 24, 31

Move & Groove in the Park
*Pre-Registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number to register and receive park location*
Combine music and sounds with physical activity while enjoying the great outdoors. 
Caledonia: July 8 at 1:30 PM
Cayuga: July 10 at 10:00 AM
Simcoe: July 8 at 1:30 PM
Waterford: July 8 at 1:30 PM

Art in the Park
*Pre-Registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number to register and receive park location*
Create wonderful masterpieces and enjoy the outdoors while using nature and other materials to enhance fine and gross motor skills, imagination, and creativity.
Caledonia: July 15 at 1:30 PM
Cayuga: July 17 at 10:00 AM
Fisherville: July 15 at 10:00 AM
Langton: July 17 at 10:00 AM
Simcoe: July 15 at 1:30 PM
Waterford: July 15 at 1:30 PM

Songs & Stories in the Park
*Pre-Registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number to register and receive park location*
Enjoy fresh air while we move and groove to some new and traditional songs, stories, and action rhymes outside.
Caledonia: July 22 at 1:30 PM
Cayuga: July 24 at 10:00 AM
Langton: July 24 at 10:00 AM
Selkirk: July 22 at 10:00 AM 
Simcoe: July 22 at 1:30 PM 
Waterford: July 22 at 1:30 PM 

Rainbow Walk
*Pre-Registration is required, email earlyon@hnreach.on.ca with names and phone number to register and receive park location*
Join us for a walk around your community and discover what colours we can find around us.
Caledonia: July 29 at 1:30 PM 
Cayuga: July 31 at 10:00 AM 
Fisherville: July 29 at 10:00 AM 
Langton: July 31 at 10:00 AM
Simcoe: July 29 at 1:30 PM
Waterford: July 29 at 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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