ON, M2L 1A2
Services available in Toronto
Toronto, ON, M2J 5H4
Early learning and literacy programs, including
- parent/caregiver and child programs
- parenting groups
- workshops
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, 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, M1T 3K4
- caregiver and child drop-in
- school readiness program
- parent support group
- parenting workshops
- prenatal nutrition support program
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, M1S 1T1
Creative Play -- play space * drop-in for children birth-6 years and their caregivers, programs at several locations -- call or visit the website for details
Parenting Programs -- parenting skills workshops, including workshop with parents and their children
After School Program --
- for children 6-12 years with focus on physical activity, nutrition, health and wellness
- program available at several locations -- call or visit the website for details
Cooking Healthy Together -- parents and caregivers participate in cooking classes and learn about nutrition and food safety
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4N7
Corporate contact centre for services offered by the Region of York
Services offered include (but not limited to):
- childcare fee assistance
- early intervention services
- garbage and recycling
- public health
- regional clerk's office
- social assistance (Ontario works)
- subsidized housing
- housing stability program
- water for tomorrow
- well water testing
- homelessness prevention
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4N7
Support program for families who have children with special needs through the Infant Child Development Services (offered in-home) or through the Inclusion Support Services (children in licensed child care settings)
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, M1S 5G5
Immigrant Resource Centre - multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages
Settlement Services
- needs assessment
- information, orientation and referral
- supportive counselling
- newcomer mental health services and crisis intervention
- assists with form filling
- bridging services
- workshops and tours
- support to newcomer tenants in the private rental market
- seasonal income tax clinic for low income families
Community Connections Mentorship Program
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools)
- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
- homework club
- multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 1301
Employment Support Services
- sector-specific skills training programs
- one-on-one employment counselling, career exploration and job referrals
- pre-employment skills workshops such as resume, cover letters and interview preparation
- hiring events and job fairs; self-employment and small business workshops
Employment Resource Centre
- walk-in job search centre
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
- staff assistance available
- resource materials
- job boards, labour market information
- resume clinics, mock interviews
- workshops
Early Years Services
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
- social and learning skills for preschool children
- parenting education
- parent-child interactive activities
Children and Youth Programs
- after school program
- summer camp
- Saturday enrichment classes
- leadership and life skills training, homework help
- employment readiness
Community Service Programs
- social, educational and recreational programs
- interest classes
- health information workshops
Volunteer Services
- training and development
- placements
- public education
Community Garden and Kitchen including
- rental of garden planters
- food skills training programs
- also facility or hall rentals
Toronto, ON, M3M 2X4
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
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
Markham, ON, L3R 9W6
Corporate contact centre for services offered by the Region of York
Services offered include (but not limited to):
- childcare fee assistance
- early intervention services
- garbage and recycling
- public health
- regional clerk's office
- social assistance (Ontario works)
- subsidized housing
- housing stability program
- water for tomorrow
- well water testing
- homelessness prevention
Toronto, ON, M3N 2V2
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
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, 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, 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, M4C 5K6
- parenting support
- information and referral
- child development information
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, 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, M1K 3G2
- drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
- parenting programs and workshops
- school readiness programs
- referrals and community information
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

