Searching for Parent / Child Programs

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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

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

EarlyON Child and Family Centre

• drop-in and pre-registered programs and activities for parents/caregivers and their children birth to 6 years
• parent/caregiver and child activity groups such as reading, story time and games
• early intervention child development
  
• school readiness program
  
• opportunity to connect with other parents
• networking opportunities for newcomers
  
• access to parent child educators
• information and resources
  
• virtual programs such as parent chat and circle time

Families First

• prevention and early intervention parenting virtual workshops
• support for children's mental health
• parenting skills development

Prenatal and Parenting Support

• support during pregnancy and for parents of at-risk children birth to 6 years, in partnership with Toronto Public Health (see separate listing)
  
• Building Brighter Futures promotes healthy pregnancy and health and social development of children through early parenting groups and education groups, and prenatal nutrition programs
  
• Healthy Babies Healthy Children home-visiting program for families, including prenatal and early years support

Family Support Network

• one on one support for parents and caregivers of children from birth to 6 years

• support around topics including sibling dynamics, challenging behaviours, communication, big feelings/self-regulation, cooperation, social skills, and daily routines

• serving families in the Black Creek and St. James Town neighbourhoods

Provincial Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program

• building relationships with youth to support and facilitate their access to opportunities, solutions and resources within their own communities

​Community Outreach Intervention Initiative (COII)

• individual and family services and group programs

• serves children and youth living in the Black Creek, St. James Town and Flemingdon Park communities who are experiencing barriers to accessing mental health care

Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub, see separate listing

• 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/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

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

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

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

• 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

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

Parent/caregiver and child programs, including

• parent and child drop-in
• early learning and literacy programs
• school readiness programs
• parenting programs and workshops
• prenatal programs
• information and referrals

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

• 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

• 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

• children's breakfast club
• homework help
• workshops and seminars
• leadership development, peer tutors program
• summer day camp
• gardening opportunities

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

• 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

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

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