Toronto, ON, M5T 1N6
Cultural, social, recreation and education activities
- community drop-in
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre, program for children under 6 years
- before school program and after-school program for children 6-12 years
- PA day, march break and summer children's camps
- youth drop-in program
- English as a Second Language (ESL) and ESL tutoring
- older adults fitness and dance classes
- many additional programs and classes available
- volunteer opportunities
- annual income tax clinic
- meeting, auditorium and program space for community groups to rent, rental space for public use
Services provided by other agencies
- Toronto District School Board
- Common Thread Community Chorus
- Ontario Chinese Seniors Association
Toronto, ON, M5T 2J6
Social, Recreational and Educational Programs
- community support
- information and referrals
- client advocacy
- women's program
- hall rental
Children and youth programs
- after 4 program, homework help for children 6-12 years
- youth mentorship program for youth 13-18 years
- summer day / march break camps
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
- caregiver and child drop-in
- preschool Discovery
- parenting workshops
- infant programs
Seniors Programs
- Seniors Lunch Program - delivery of lunch Monday-Friday
- bingo
- fitness
- cooking
- technology Literacy
Toronto, ON, M5G 1K2
Provide interactive activities, cultural teachings, Aboriginal language learning, early learning and literacy
- education and support for families and their children
- daily family drop in
- children's clothing bank
- children development information and resources for parents and caregivers
- summer day camp and residential camp
- activities offered at different locations
Toronto, ON, M6J 2W5
Play and Learn Family Drop-in
Interactive parent and child activities, including early literacy, arts and crafts, and math and science activities
Programs for children, parents and caregivers
Activities include reading, rhyme and song circle, school readiness and family literacy, nutrition program and drop-in
- information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services
- support for parents/caregivers of children with special needs
- resource library
- child care registry
Toronto, ON, M6G 1L9
- drop-in play group
- child development information
- parent/caregiver and child activities
Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Toronto, ON, M6G 2R8
Social and recreation programs including
- after school programs
- sports programs
- homework and academic mentorship and support
- STEM and visual arts programs
- leadership training
- summer camps
- aquatic programs
- gang and substance abuse prevention
- daycare
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Select programs and services also offered in the Jane-Finch, Weston-Mount Dennis, and Lawrence Heights communities and York Region
Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3
Parent/care provider and child drop-in
- early learning activities for children birth to 6 years to support early learning and development
- connection opportunities and programs for families and caregivers
- information and referral to other community services and supports through information resource workshops
Toronto, ON, M4Y 2C9
Family and Children Programs -- family support programming and resources for families of diverse identities and structures
EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- programs for children birth-6 years
- early learning and literacy activities
- nutritious snacks
- music, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor play
- information and referral
- special events and workshops
Kids Action and Art Space (KAAS) -- art programs for children 6-9 years
Youth Action and Art Space (YAAS) -- art programs for youth 10-14 years
2SLGBTQ+ Family Events - birth-6 years
- play-based programing with music arts and crafts indoor and outdoor play
- performances
- lunch and snacks
- family support
Glitterbug - birth-6 years
mobile program in partnership with EarlyON centres, across Toronto to promote inclusion and affirmation of gender and sexual diversity in children and extended families
Toronto, ON, M5V 3G3
Social, recreation and fitness programs for all ages
- information and referral
- volunteer opportunities
Family and children (0-12 years)
- caregiver and child drop-in
- after school program
- pre-kindergarten enrichment experiences program(PEEP)
- homework club
- PA days and summer day camps
- sport and recreational activities
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Youth (12-24 years)
- after school program
- leadership summer camp
- boys and girls clubs
- employment support
Seniors (55 years and over)
- health and wellness
- social club and music, art, dance
Community Outreach
- community kitchen
- gardening
- clothing program
Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Resource centre
- crisis intervention
- information and referral
- urban orientation
- community outreach
- food programs
Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children
- home visits for families with children birth-6 years
- auntie approach
- prenatal and postpartum support
- early education support, links to community resources and referrals
Pimaatsiwin -- drop-in for mothers and children birth-6 years
- parenting classes
- prenatal programs
- community kitchen, healthy families training and workshops
Trauma Support -- 416-963-9963 ext 249
- case management
- peer support
- peer-led support circles
- trauma counselling
Community and Family Wellness Support
- support, counselling and referrals specializing in legal assistance
- ending violence and general assistance
Cultural programming
- women's and youth hand drumming, arts and crafts, beading
- Full Moon Ceremonies, Traditional feasts
- Ojibwe language class
- fitness programs
- cultural traditions, crafts, support groups, speakers
Housing Program
- information and referral
- assistance finding and accessing safe, stable housing
Investing in Women's Futures
- self-employment and pre-employment training program
- includes skill-building workshops, educational bridging programs, traditional counselling and activities
- dress for success program
Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to Indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus
Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6
Early years programs -- children birth-6 years
- EarlyON family drop-in
- healthy foundations action and movement program
- indoor park
- prekindergarten readiness program
Parenting programs
- families reading together -- 6 week sessions family literacy program
- family math
- living and learning with baby
- support and referrals
Children programs -- children 6-12 years
- afterschool kids club
- Saturday children's program
- Summer day camp and March break camp
- mentorship program
- after four recreation
- after four tutoring
Youth programs -- 13 years and older
- Tutoring - Thu 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
- recreation programs
Toronto, ON, M6K 2G9
Play and Learn Family Drop-in
Interactive parent and child activities, including early literacy, arts and crafts, and math and science activities
Programs for children, parents and caregivers
Activities include reading, rhyme and song circle, school readiness and family literacy, nutrition program and drop-in
- information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services
- support for parents of children with special needs
- resource library
- child care registry
Toronto, ON, M5A 3Z4
Family resource centre, including a drop-in program for parents/caregivers and their children, early learning play environment, information and referral, and social activities with multicultural focus
- parenting and home caregiver support
- parenting consultation such as child development, parenting stress, family nutrition
- professional development opportunities
Toronto, ON, M5A 3N7
satellite
Toronto, ON, M5A 3E5
Family resource centre
- parent/caregiver and child drop-in
- parenting/caregiver programs and supports
- infant stimulation, early identification and early learning activities
- school readiness and reading circle
Toronto, ON, M6K 1L4
EarlyON Child and Family Centre, including parent/caregiver and child drop-in, parent/caregiver workshops, and early learning activities for children and families
- nutritious snacks
- toy/resource library
- daily activities for children
- community information and referral
Toronto, ON, M4M 1G4
Parent and child drop-in and early learning and literacy programs
- parenting programs
- information and referral
- access to Toronto public health nurse
- visit website for online calendar
Toronto, ON, M6N 1B7
- for adults who may be isolated, marginalized, new to Canada, non-status, have experienced addiction issues, the psychiatric system, and/or are at risk of eviction
- drop in at 61 Pelham Park Gardens
- for children 6-12 years
- summer and March break day camps
- after school recreation programs and field trips
- homework club
- for youth 11-24 years
- social, recreation, education and arts activities
- leadership training
- life skills
- take away meal
- call for appointment
- individual and family medical and nursing services
- palliative care
- psychiatric services
- counsellor therapists
- mental health and addictions counsellor therapist
- community dietitian
- diabetes management support
- physiotherapist
- doctor on call Monday-Sunday 24 hours
- house calls when appropriate
- health education and promotion
- outreach to isolated persons
- community action on identified community health issues
- harm reduction supplies and information
- for non-status newcomers in the community, please contact the settlement department for more information
- Monday-Friday
- call for an appointment
- early learning and literacy
- prenatal pregnancy supports
- infant programs
- parenting
- parent relief
- child minder training
- school readiness * information and referral
- Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years
- 55 years and older
- health education
- advocacy
- social, education and recreation activities
- Italian women's group
- Spanish wellness group
- Portuguese wellness group
- arts, falls prevention, fitness, trips/outings
- counselling and settlement services for status and non-status newcomers
- workshops
Toronto, ON, M4M 1H3
Family resource program and EarlyON Child and Family Centre, including caregiver and child drop-in, early learning activities and early literacy
- daily snack and circle time
- parenting workshops
- library visits, parenting and toy libraries
- prenatal and postnatal resources and information
- clothing exchange
- community information, consultation and referral
- informal counselling
- organized outings, multicultural events, newsletter
Toronto, ON, M4K 2S5
- pregnancy and parenting information and training
- parent/caregiver and child drop-in
- parenting workshops
- caregiver support groups
- parenting resource library
- Local lead agency
Toronto, ON, M6P 1P3
Parent/caregiver and child drop-in
- support children in the development of social, communication and early literacy skills that promote success in school and in life
- identifies children with extra support needs so they can more fully participate in programs and access specialized services in the community
- help parents and caregivers learn about their child's development while meeting other parents/caregivers, sharing parenting experiences with professional staff and connecting to other community services
Toronto, ON, M4M 1J9
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Three EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children and their caregivers; children play and learn while adults can receive support, advice and community resources
With programming in parks, libraries, and community centres across Toronto, families are offered:
- early learning and school-readiness activities
- early identification services
- nutritional programs
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- Danforth Site - 3079 Danforth Avenue (located within Access Point on the Danforth) - contact: [email protected] or 647-335-4060
- Cosburn Site - 904 Coxwell Avenue (located within St. Luke Anglican Church) - contact: [email protected] or 647-567-6731
- Sackville Site - 80 Sackville Street (located within St. Paul Catholic School) - contact: [email protected] or 647-289-0676
Newcomer Programs: School Readiness
Ready for School Connects (RfSC) provides newcomer children and their guardians with tools and resources to start school confidently for their first time and to have a smooth transition into kindergarten
- during a two-week session newcomer parents gain insight and resources to feel confident and ready in September when sending their child to school through workshops that include topics such as "Understanding how the Canadian School System works and how to be a part of it - contact: [email protected]
Newcomer Programs: Parent Connection Networks
Community set discussion groups and workshops for newcomer women, to support and provide information and connections within their local communities, topics include:
- civic engagement
- dental and healthcare
- child protection laws
- employment
- housing supports
Contact: [email protected]
Prenatal Programs
East York Healthy Beginnings for Healthy Babies program (EYHBHB) provides information, education, and welcoming support to expecting parents; weekly workshops where you can:
- enjoy nutritious snacks
- learn about prenatal health
- receive breastfeeding support
- discuss baby's health
- access nutritional information and resources
- schedule one-on-one appointments with a Public Health Nurse and Dietitian
- meet other parents in your community
Located within Access Point on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Avenue
Contact: [email protected] or 647-335-4060
Supported through funding from the Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program of the Public Health Agency of Canada
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 6Z1
EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age childrenchildminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
- social and recreational programs
- early learning and literacy
- school readiness
- parenting support
- prenatal information
- information and referral to other community program
Licensed child care and EarlyOn programs
Before-after school programs - provide early learning and care for children up to 12 years
Child Care and Before-After School Program Locator
