ON, M2L 1A2
Services available in Toronto
Toronto, ON, M4H 1C3
- 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
Thorncliffe Park Youth Hub
- homework club
- access to computers, Internet and printer
- programs for boys and girls
- sports
- youth mentorship
- intergenerational program
Toronto, ON, M2J 5H4
Early learning and literacy programs, including
- parent/caregiver and child programs
- parenting groups
- workshops
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, M4C 3G3
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
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, M4J 3T2
- 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, M4C 1S2
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
Toronto, ON, M2H 2C1
- licensed child care staff support
- contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services
Day Treatment Services
Section 23 Program for children 4-7 years in therapeutic specialized educational classroom, includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and parent education and counselling
Family Support Services
Support to children birth-7 years with complex needs, and their families, including brief consultation, treatment groups for children, parenting groups, counselling, and intensive in-home intervention
EarlyON Child and Family Centre (Willowdale)
Early identification, prevention and integration services for children birth-6 years (also prenatal), who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing barriers to healthy development, and their parents and caregivers
- builds parenting capacity
- healthy development of social, emotional, and communication skills
- early learning and literacy programs
- parent education and skills development
- community information, referrals and outreach
Early abilities speech and language assessments and treatment, intake through Toronto Public Health (see separate listing)
Toronto, ON, M4J 3C9
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
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, 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, M1T 3K4
- caregiver and child drop-in
- school readiness program
- parent support group
- parenting workshops
- prenatal nutrition support program
Toronto, ON, M4C 5K6
- parenting support
- information and referral
- child development information
Toronto, ON, M4M 1Z9
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
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, 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, M2H 3N5
Licensed child care centre's and Early Learning Programs (ELP), extended day and school-age programs (before and after school programs), licensed home child care (see separate listing), family support programs, summer care
- integration services for children with extra support needs
Local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Toronto, ON, M4E 2W1
- Baby Time with songs, stories, activities for infants
- dramatic and block play exploration
- STEM activities
- Ready-Set-Learn
- school readiness activities
- access to developmental screening tools such as ASQ Screening Questionnaire
- child care information
- social opportunity for parent/caregivers and children
Toronto, ON, M5A 3N7
satellite
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, M6G 1L9
- drop-in play group
- child development information
- parent/caregiver and child activities
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
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

