WHAT WE OFFER:

Open Drop-in Playgroup

The EarlyON Child and Family Centre provides a variety of free family drop-ins to Ontario residents where families can play and learn together in a child-friendly space. These regular programs are geared towards parents, caregivers, and their children from birth to 6 years old. Free-play includes arts and crafts, dramatic play, sensory play, games, songs, and stories. Bring a nut-free snack and a pair of indoor shoes or slippers. Drop-ins are facilitated by qualified Family Resource Workers who are happy to answer questions and provide access to referral services. This is also an ideal opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet others for social and community support, as well as to access our Resource Library and the Mobile Toy Lending Library.

Our main location is 2 MacNeil Court, Kanata, with several outreach locations: Carp Memorial Hall, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Kanata Beaverbrook Community Centre, Corkery Community Centre, Bethel-St. Andrew’s United Church, and Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Centre. We also offer outdoor programs in various locations around our communities.

Specialized drop-ins include: Baby & Me (various), Storytime (Chapters), Story Stretchers (Kanata Old Town Hall), and programs at Eva James Community Centre in Bridlewood.

In addition, we offer live virtual programs where families can join us for circle time from their own homes.

Drop-in

These drop-ins are for parents/caregivers with children from birth to 6 years old. The programs provide fun and a variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, songs, stories, and active circle times. The spaces are designed for adults where they can meet others in their community while playing with their children in a stimulating environment

Constance Bay (262 Len Purcell Dr.): Drop-ins are at the Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Centre on the main floor to the right.