Toronto, ON, M6N 1T6
Early-ON
- caregiver and child drop-in
- parenting workshops and courses
- school readiness
Youth Program
- youth drop-in program
- sports and recreation activities
All Languages - Women's group
- social recreation
- wellness and recreation
Kids Scene Program (School-age Program)
- home work club
- recreational and physical activities
- creative arts
- March break and summer camp
- snacks
Toronto, ON, M6S 2T6
EarlyON Child and Family Program, call 416-358-0031 for information
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
Pre-recorded videos available online
Toronto, ON, M6S 2T6
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
- toy lending library
- child care registry
Toronto, ON, M6M 4R3
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, M6N 3N9
- parent/caregiver and child drop-ins
- parenting workshops and registered programs
- information and referral for services in the community and other early years programs
- some services run in hybrid manner - run both virtually and in-person; contact organization for details
Toronto, ON, M6P 1Y0
* bereavement support for adults, young adults, kids and teens
A complete calendar of programs can be found at: https://gildasclubtoronto.org/
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, M6M 4A8
Programs for parent and caregivers and their children
- safe, nurturing and stimulating program where children learn through play and parents can connect
- activities that encourage children's exploration, play and inquiry are incorporated in the program
- 75 centres located in Toronto District School Board elementary schools
Visit website for locations and hours of operation
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, M9N 1V8
Community drop-in for children and youth, including homework and tutoring clubs, youth violence prevention, leadership and capacity building, employment and catering careers programs, mental health awareness, arts and sports programs, and volunteer opportunities
Meals for youth and their families, by appointment
Toronto, ON, M8Y 0C5
Child and Youth Programs - Provide youth with a wide range of social recreational activities that will enable them to be peer leaders, and to enhance their personal and community capacity
EarlyON Child and Programs - Free drop-in programs offer children up to the age of six, their parents, and their caregivers an interactive environment where they can participate a wide range of activities that help strengthen connections and foster healthy child development.
Food Access Programs - Addresses food access and food security issues in the Stonegate community * support the development, implementation and operation of a local community garden, a Good Food Box program, a Good Food Market * capacity building workshops around food issues also organized throughout the year for community members to attend.
Pre and Post Natal Programs - Pre natal program offering information on nutrition, labour and delivery, * parenting information, breastfeeding support and encouraging healthy eating for women in the first year of their baby's life
Toronto, ON, M8Y 0C5
Toronto, ON, M9N 1W8
- interactive parent and child activities
- early learning, school readiness and literacy programs
- parenting support and education
- resource library, and access to network of resources
- information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services
Toronto, ON, M6B 4J3
- parent/caregiver and child drop-ins
- parenting workshops and registered programs
- information and referral for services in the community
- some services are being run in a hybrid manner (both in-person and virtually); contact organization for details
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, 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 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, M6G 1L9
- drop-in play group
- child development information
- parent/caregiver and child activities
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, 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, M8Z 5W3
Community Clinic
Multidisciplinary consultation, outpatient assessment and individual, family and group treatment and support
Day Treatment Program
For children and youth with acute or chronic behavioural or emotional difficulties
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Parent and child drop-in includes group activities, and information on parenting and child development
- early learning activities and free play
- kindergarten readiness
- specialized parent and child programs
- visiting speech-language pathologists, public health nurses
- parenting resources, workshops
- community events, outings, activities
- volunteer opportunities for community members
- visit website for program information and locations
Every Child Belongs
Special needs resourcing
- consultation and support to child care centres to enhance their ability to serve children with special needs
- Early Abilities Preschool Speech and Language -- speech and language services for children from birth-junior kindergarten
Family Group Conferencing
Culturally sensitive, alternative approach to child protection
- extended family group members participate in the decision-making process to ensure the safety and well-being of children at risk or in need of protection
Libby's Place
Residential treatment for youth 12-18 years
RITES Collaborative
Coordinated and culturally responsive clinical mental health services for Black children and youth birth-18 years, and their families; available in northwest Toronto; in partnership with Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS)
ON, M8V 2Z5
Toronto, ON, M9W 2N9
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in activities for parents/caregivers and their children birth-6 years, contact 647-273-5558, [email protected] for information or visit website for Braeburn EarlyON Program Calendar
- nutritious snack program
- literacy, numeracy and school readiness
- play and socialization
- child development information and support
- online videos, including sing along, early literacy, art activities, STEM, snack and cooking, and physical fitness
Braeburn Boys and Girls Club
After school programs for children up to 12 years, at The Elms Junior Middle School, Braeburn Junior School and Thistletown Collegiate Institute
- children's breakfast club
- homework help
- workshops and seminars
- leadership development, peer tutors program
- summer day camp
- gardening opportunities
Braeburn Woods Day Care Centre licensed child care, see separate listing
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

