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Missisisauga Valley Community Centre and Library, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3R8 (2km)
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3R8 (2km)
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COVID19 -- call or visit website for COVID-related changes; virtual and outdoor activities may also be available
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
- education and support to parents and care providers with children
- caregiver and child drop-in
- early child development
- school readiness
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Facilitates and oversees the operation of free programs for children and caregivers residing in the Mississauga communities of Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill and surrounding neighbourhoods
Youth Activity Programs:
Homework Club:
Child & Parent Resource Centres:
Family Kitchen:
The Audrey Pritchard Breakfast Clubs:
Summer Breakfast Club:
Youth Activity Programs:
- Karate club for youth 10 to 15 years ; Mon 4-6 pm
- operated by a qualified instructor from the Erin Mills Youth Outreach Program
Homework Club:
- after school homework help for children in grades 3 to 6
- 2 days per week 3:30-5:30 pm during the school year
Child & Parent Resource Centres:
- Early Years program for preschool children under 6 years and their parents/guardians
- 3 half days per week at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill
- children must be accompanied by a caregiver
- Family Time drop-in programs, Tue 9 am-12 noon year round
- Mother Goose program for infants birth to 12 months, Wed 11 am-12 noon year round
Family Kitchen:
- for parents with children under 6 years
- food shopping tips, nutrition, meal planning, cooking skills and social eating skills for children
- children attend playgroup while parents cook, then parents and children come together for the meal
- Tue 9:30 am-12:30 pm
- preregistration required
The Audrey Pritchard Breakfast Clubs:
- nutritional breakfasts served at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill locations
- weekdays during school year beginning 7 am
- lunches available to children in need
Summer Breakfast Club:
- breakfasts Mon-Thu 8-8:50 am during July and August
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COVID19 -- call or visit website for COVID-related changes; virtual activities may also be available
Education and support to parents and care providers with children
Education and support to parents and care providers with children
- caregiver and child drop-in
- early child development
- school readiness
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COVID19 -- call or visit website for COVID-related changes; virtual activities may also be available
Education and support to parents and care providers with children
Education and support to parents and care providers with children
- caregiver and child drop-in
- early child development
- school readiness
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Call or visit website for COVID-related changes
Multi-service agency
Conflict Resolution Service: for individuals or groups to resolve disputes, disagreements, or concerns through free and confidential community mediation
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
Orientation/Settlement Program
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Growing Together in Peel (CAPC)
Winter clothing items needed; to make a donation or for more information email Jasbir Kaur Chandak: jasbirc@dixiebloor.ca
Multi-service agency
Conflict Resolution Service: for individuals or groups to resolve disputes, disagreements, or concerns through free and confidential community mediation
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- Peel Region lead intake agency for LEAP (hydro) through Ontario Energy Board
- pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process
- access centre for OESP -- assistance with applications
- for more information on LEAP for Enbridge Gas, contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327
Orientation/Settlement Program
- assistance accessing health services, education, English language class referrals, translation and interpretation
- orientation and information workshops, referrals regarding government services
- assistance filling out government forms including forms for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- solution-focused counselling
- individual advocacy when needed to obtain community and government services
- translation of foreign documents for settlement and educational purposes; Commissioner of Oaths for verifying documents
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- English classes, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
- childminding may be available for attendees with children 6 months to 6 years
- bus fare for eligible clients
- evening and weekend classes
- assists newcomer students and their families with settling into their schools and communities
- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June
- helps newcomer youth learn about Canadian culture and society, and interact with youth their own age
- volunteers assist with English language skills, social skills, leadership building activities, life skills workshops
- for newcomers with a disability
- information and referral, advocacy
Growing Together in Peel (CAPC)
- for families with young children birth-6 years looking for extra help and living on low incomes
- play programs, parenting information, emotional support
- nutrition programs/food security
- education, information and referrals for caregivers and vulnerable seniors
- language specific groups and groups with people from all cultures offered
Winter clothing items needed; to make a donation or for more information email Jasbir Kaur Chandak: jasbirc@dixiebloor.ca
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COVID19 -- call or visit website for COVID-related changes; virtual activities may also be available
Education and support to parents and care providers with children
Education and support to parents and care providers with children
- caregiver and child drop-in
- early child development
- school readiness
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COVID19 In-person and online programs and workshops available Monday-Sunday, including songs, stories, movement and play
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Early years resources and parenting support services, including online directory of services (some programs in partnership with other agencies)
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Drop-in program at various locations for parents/caregivers with children birth-6 years
Prenatal program for pregnant individuals and new mothers
- pregnant individuals looking for extra support, email healthystart@bridgewaycentre.ca or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
- families with low income who are looking for extra support, email gtip@bridgewaycentre.ca, or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
- prenatal classes available onsite or online
- hours and in-person locations vary
- registration required for workshops and in-person programs
- visit website for online event schedule
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Early years resources and parenting support services, including online directory of services (some programs in partnership with other agencies)
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Drop-in program at various locations for parents/caregivers with children birth-6 years
- parent/caregiver and child activities
- Postpartum Mood Disorder program (PMD)
- access to early childhood development professionals
- parent education programs and support services
- information and referral
- opportunity to connect with other families
Prenatal program for pregnant individuals and new mothers
- breastfeeding support
- parent education including self care, parenting issues and nutrition
- individual and group counselling
- supper club for pregnant women under 25 years
- referrals to community services
- includes Family Kitchen, for families with children birth-6 years, who may benefit from extra support
- nutrition information and help with learning to prepare healthy low cost meals
- weekly nutritious meal prepared and shared by participants
- education and emotional support
- opportunities for networking and information
- child minding available for participants
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Community-based children's mental health centre
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
Every Child Belongs
Special needs resourcing
Family Group Conferencing
Culturally sensitive, alternative approach to child 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)
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)
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Cultural, social, recreation and fitness programs
Satellite agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre
- seniors club
- seniors brunch
- congregate dining
- foot clinic
- group meetings and rental facilities
- woodshop for qualified members
Satellite agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre
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Community and family services
- food bank
- bi-weekly lunch
- parent and child program
- after school club
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Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment
Collections
- fiction and non fiction titles (books, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, music, digital magazines, games and DVDs, movies and TV shows)
- self study and research collections, print and electronic
- adult and children's multilingual collections
- Interlibrary Loans available
- contact-less and express borrowing are also available
- online resource databases
- Conservation Halton & Provincial Park Passes
- loan-able Recreation, Sports and Book Club Kits
- Seed Library
- Public Access Computers
- Printing
- Wireless Internet
- Laptops
- Creation Zone Technologies
- 3D Printing
- Light Therapy Lamps
- Laptops (in-branch use)
- WiFi Hot-spots
- Connection Kits (for residents 55+)
- Tablets
- OSMO
- Tinker Toys
- offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
- in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch
Special Services
- Accessible Collections & Services
- OPL Express
- Information Oakville
- Friends of the Library
- Community Food Programs
For a listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here
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Etobicoke Lakeshore EarlyON Child and Family Centre * local lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres * drop-in * programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children * dad's group * parenting programs * young parents drop-in and supper club * literacy and school readiness program * home visiting * prenatal classes * prenatal nutrition support group * off-site play groups -- call or visit website for locations (8 locations in south Etobicoke) * not all programs are offered year round
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Multi-service agency providing a wide range of primary health, illness prevention, health promotion and community services * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * New location 156 Sixth St, Toronto, ON, M8V 3A5 (St Margaret Church) * Side entrance * call 647-525-251 for more details
Adult Drop-in - COVID19 -- takeaway meals * doctor/chiropody open * call ahead for details * all other programs temporarily closed
Dental Clinic - Free dental care for eligible clients * operated by Toronto Public Health
Literacy and Basic Skills - Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * some financial assistance with TTC transportation available based upon eligibility
Primary Health Care - Primary health care services * health education and disease prevention * family physicians, nurse practitioners * doctor on call 24 hours * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
Social Work Program/Counseling Services - Social Work support incluces counselling, case management and advocacy to clients. Social worker can support clients to address concerns including income support, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, and dealing with past or current drug and alcohol use.
West Toronto Diabetes Education Program - Education and management program supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes, gestational diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, meal planning, weight management, stress management, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
ASK! Community Information Centre - Community Resources Listings - general sources for community information
Chiropody - Full range of services to address food and foot related concerns * including soft tissue surgery and the manufacturing of orthotics * only available to clients of LAMP
EarlyON Child and Family Services - Etobicoke Lakeshore EarlyON Child and Family Centre * local lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres * drop-in * programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children * dad's group * parenting programs * young parents drop-in and supper club * literacy and school readiness program * home visiting * prenatal classes * prenatal nutrition support group * off-site play groups -- call or visit website for locations (8 locations in south Etobicoke) * not all programs are offered year round
Harm Reduction Services - Harm reduction supplies and information * harm reduction drop-in centre * free anonymous HIV test
Health Promotion - Address the social determinants of health and the areas in life that influence health and well-being * focus on empowerment, public participation and reducing social inequalities
Nutrition Counselling and Services - Offer dietetic services by a registered dietitian to LAMP clients and programs * one-on-one nutrition consultation provided * presentations and workshops offered throughout LAMP in partnership with other programs
Occupational Health - Specialized service conducting health assessments for work-related health problems * assistance with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims and occupational educational information
Physiotherapy - Community physiotherapy clinic * provide injury prevention program, direct assessment and treatment, education, support programs and group programming
Youth Programs - Workshops of youth leadership, skill development
Services and Programs:
Adult Drop-in - COVID19 -- takeaway meals * doctor/chiropody open * call ahead for details * all other programs temporarily closed
Dental Clinic - Free dental care for eligible clients * operated by Toronto Public Health
Literacy and Basic Skills - Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * some financial assistance with TTC transportation available based upon eligibility
Primary Health Care - Primary health care services * health education and disease prevention * family physicians, nurse practitioners * doctor on call 24 hours * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
Social Work Program/Counseling Services - Social Work support incluces counselling, case management and advocacy to clients. Social worker can support clients to address concerns including income support, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, and dealing with past or current drug and alcohol use.
West Toronto Diabetes Education Program - Education and management program supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes, gestational diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, meal planning, weight management, stress management, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
ASK! Community Information Centre - Community Resources Listings - general sources for community information
Chiropody - Full range of services to address food and foot related concerns * including soft tissue surgery and the manufacturing of orthotics * only available to clients of LAMP
EarlyON Child and Family Services - Etobicoke Lakeshore EarlyON Child and Family Centre * local lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres * drop-in * programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children * dad's group * parenting programs * young parents drop-in and supper club * literacy and school readiness program * home visiting * prenatal classes * prenatal nutrition support group * off-site play groups -- call or visit website for locations (8 locations in south Etobicoke) * not all programs are offered year round
Harm Reduction Services - Harm reduction supplies and information * harm reduction drop-in centre * free anonymous HIV test
Health Promotion - Address the social determinants of health and the areas in life that influence health and well-being * focus on empowerment, public participation and reducing social inequalities
Nutrition Counselling and Services - Offer dietetic services by a registered dietitian to LAMP clients and programs * one-on-one nutrition consultation provided * presentations and workshops offered throughout LAMP in partnership with other programs
Occupational Health - Specialized service conducting health assessments for work-related health problems * assistance with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims and occupational educational information
Physiotherapy - Community physiotherapy clinic * provide injury prevention program, direct assessment and treatment, education, support programs and group programming
Youth Programs - Workshops of youth leadership, skill development
Services and Programs:
- Among Friends
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Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment
Collections
- fiction and non fiction titles (books, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, music, digital magazines, games and DVDs, movies and TV shows)
- self study and research collections, print and electronic
- adult and children's multilingual collections
- Interlibrary Loans available
- contact-less and express borrowing are also available
- online resource databases
- Conservation Halton & Provincial Park Passes
- loan-able Recreation, Sports and Book Club Kits
- Seed Library
- Public Access Computers
- Printing
- Wireless Internet
- Laptops
- Creation Zone Technologies
- 3D Printing
- Light Therapy Lamps
- Laptops (in-branch use)
- WiFi Hot-spots
- Connection Kits (for residents 55+)
- Tablets
- OSMO
- Tinker Toys
- offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
- in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch
Special Services
- Accessible Collections & Services
- OPL Express
- Information Oakville
- Friends of the Library
- Community Food Programs
For a listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here
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The Recreation and Culture department offers preschool programs for a variety of interests and available in both parented and unparented format:
- Active Play
- Creative Play
For programs available visit the website and look under the heading "Preschool Programs" in the "Browse registered programs" section
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See website for more information
These programs do not require pre-registration, you can join at anytime, unless otherwise specified
Giggle & Grow Family Drop In & Circle Time
- Mon, Tue, Thu 10 am-11:30 am (Sep-Jun)
- Mon-Thu 10 am-11:30 am (Jul & Aug)
- for children age 0-5 years
- meet other moms, dads, caregivers and grandparents
- play with other children, share some rhymes, songs, crafts and stories
- monthly visits from the Public Health Nurse and Library
Baby Rhyme Time
- Fri 10 am-11:30 am
- for parents and their babies, ages newborn to 18 months
- bond with your baby through play
- enjoy circle time packed with songs, rhymes, stories, and music as well as tips and tricks to foster healthy attachment
- meet up with other families, to share experiences and forge new friendships for you and your little one
- 1st week of the month: Public Health Nurse visits
German Circle Time
- the second Fri of each month, 1:15 pm-2:45 pm
- email annelisa_adam@yahoo.ca for more information
Japanese Circle Time
- Thu 12:15 am-2:15 pm, Sep-May
- email hiyokochickclub@gmail.com for more information
La Hora del Cuento - Spanish Circle Time
- Mon 10 am-11 am, Sep-Jun
- for parents and their children ages 0-6 years
- share traditional Spanish rhymes, songs, and stories and make new friends
- email sarachaves123@hotmail.com for more information
HIPPY - Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters
- providing in-home learning opportunities for families in need with children 3-5 years
- email coordinator@hippyoakville.org for more information
ROCK Chat
- second Tue of each month, 9:30 am-11:30 am
Halton Region Public Health
- 1st Wed of each month
Other services offered by Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre & unlicensed before & after school
- for more information, see here
Youth & Adult Programs
- for more information, see here
Low Income Supports
- for more information, see here
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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.
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Support the health of individuals, families and communities
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 Family Centre - 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
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 Family Centre - 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
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Provide primary health care, health promotion and a wide variety of community programs to the Stonegate-Parklawn Community * identify individual and community needs and respond by providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs
Clinical Health Services - Health services include:
Community Programs - Stonegate CHC provides primary health care services and health promotion and community programs in the Stonegate- Parklawn Community, identify individual and community needs and respond by providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs. The programs focus on a variety of community needs such as physical activity, healthy eating, socialization, support groups, mindfulness, chronic disease management and more.
Family Programs - Support the health of individuals, families and communities
Fitness Program - Offer free activities to promote physical health and well being
Housing Help Centre - Support to the residents in the community facing difficulties in accessing housing and/or maintaining their current accommodation * advocate for residents with barriers in accessing community resources, such as financial assistance and emergency support to improve their social health
Seniors Programs - Variety of programs for seniors in the community
Women's Programs - Designed to reach out to women of all ages in the community * offer women focused services and activities, and especially welcomes women who feel disadvantaged or isolated * provide individual counselling and advocacy, and facilitates group workshops and activities on topics of special interest for women
Clinical Health Services - Health services include:
- medical services - primary health services
- chiropody services - foot care
- dietitian services - nutrition education and counseling
- asthma education - one to one sessions and group sessions on information to understand asthma or other breathing problems
- smoking cessation - offer counselling and support to individual clients and community members contemplating and or attempting to quit smoking
- diabetes education - offer nutrition education and counseling throughout the whole lifespan, from infant to older adult
- counselling services - offer support to help clients address a variety of mental health issues
- dental services
Community Programs - Stonegate CHC provides primary health care services and health promotion and community programs in the Stonegate- Parklawn Community, identify individual and community needs and respond by providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs. The programs focus on a variety of community needs such as physical activity, healthy eating, socialization, support groups, mindfulness, chronic disease management and more.
Family Programs - Support the health of individuals, families and communities
Fitness Program - Offer free activities to promote physical health and well being
Housing Help Centre - Support to the residents in the community facing difficulties in accessing housing and/or maintaining their current accommodation * advocate for residents with barriers in accessing community resources, such as financial assistance and emergency support to improve their social health
Seniors Programs - Variety of programs for seniors in the community
Women's Programs - Designed to reach out to women of all ages in the community * offer women focused services and activities, and especially welcomes women who feel disadvantaged or isolated * provide individual counselling and advocacy, and facilitates group workshops and activities on topics of special interest for women
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Community centre, including early years and after school programs, parent support, social and recreation activities, and women's support program and sewing group
After school programs include learning/homework help for grades 3-6, music, leadership development, summer day camps
Bridgeway Preschool/Parent Program
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children birth-6 years, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
After school programs include learning/homework help for grades 3-6, music, leadership development, summer day camps
Bridgeway Preschool/Parent Program
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children birth-6 years, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
- social and recreational activities
- information and referral to community programs
- partnership with BridgeWay Family Centre, see separate listing
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EarlyON Child and Family Centre, after school programs, support for parents of children with learning disabilities, seniors 55+ club, social and recreation activities
After school programs
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
After school programs
- learning help for grades 2-6
- music, art, science activities
- summer day camps
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information
- social and recreational activities
- information and referral to community programs
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With library card borrow books, magazines, movies and other materials, digital content such as eBooks, eAudiobooks and consult databases such as online newspapers, magazines, music and language learning, use Google Chromebooks, access to free WiFi, free MakerSpace use
Adult Child Interactive Programs -- free program for all parents/caregivers with children birth-6 years, parent/caregiver required to attend with child
Educational sessions -- for various ages covering topics such as career, current technology such as 3-D printing, computer skills, book discussions, interest circles
Settlement services in partnership with community agencies -- Library Settlement Partnership Program, career and training sessions, commissioner of oaths, English conversation circles
- After hours study space available at some branches
- Visiting Library Service for those unable to visit a branch
Adult Child Interactive Programs -- free program for all parents/caregivers with children birth-6 years, parent/caregiver required to attend with child
Educational sessions -- for various ages covering topics such as career, current technology such as 3-D printing, computer skills, book discussions, interest circles
Settlement services in partnership with community agencies -- Library Settlement Partnership Program, career and training sessions, commissioner of oaths, English conversation circles
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COVID19 Masks optional at indoor programs for adults and children 2 years and older
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
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
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COVID19 Masks optional at indoor programs for adults and children 2 years and older
Early years and family support
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
- pre-recorded videos available online
Early years and family support
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
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The Recreation and Culture department offers preschool programs for a variety of interests and available in both parented and unparented format:
- Active Play
- Creative Play
For programs available visit the website and look under the heading "Preschool Programs" in the "Browse registered programs" section
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