Searching for Parent / Child Programs

• pregnancy and parenting information and training
• parent/caregiver and child drop-in
• parenting workshops
• caregiver support groups
• parenting resource library
• Local lead agency

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

• play and inquiry based programs to support early development in birth-6 year old children
• support to parents and caregivers with children birth-6 years including access to resources
• a variety of drop-in and registered programs for caregivers and children birth-6 years
• support for children who have special needs
• school-readiness program
• special events/activities
• Tutor Me Please program - after-school tutoring program for 7-12 year old children

• homework club
• access to computers, Internet and printer
• programs for boys and girls
• sports
• youth mentorship
• intergenerational program

• 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

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

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

• drop-in play group
• child development information
• parent/caregiver and child activities

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

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

• 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

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

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
• nutrition program
• small group play for children with sensory needs

Children and Youth

• Eastview BGC (formerly Boys and Girls Club)
• summer day camp, March break/winter/PA days camps
• youth leadership programs
• after school and evening drop-in programs
• homework help club
• community events

Parents and Families

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• caregiver and child programs
• parenting program
• perinatal program (Healthy Beginnings)

Seniors

• recreation programs
• special day trips
• form filling
• income tax clinic
• support group
• community garden plots

Newcomers

• social recreation programs
• information and referral services
• form filling assistance
• women's only programs
• workshops and information sessions

• 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

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

• 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

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

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Kimbourne EarlyON Programs

Caregiver and child drop-in programs, capacity 60

• parenting support
• information and referral
• child development information

Baby Time

• informal drop-in social opportunity for new parents
• song circle, occasional speaker such as public health nurse

Terry Fox EarlyON Child and Family Centre, see separate listing

Family resource centre, including drop-in programming for parents/caregivers and their children, early learning play environment, information and referral, and social activities with a multicultural focus

• parenting and home caregiver support
• school readiness program and Reading Club
• parenting consultation such as child development, parenting stress, family nutrition
• parenting program in partnership with Toronto Public Health
• professional development opportunities

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

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

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

EarlyON Program Finder

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

EarlyOn Programs