EarlyON
EarlyON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & CALENDAR
Dear families and caregivers,
We hope you all had a wonderful start to the new year. We want to introduce our placement student, Bryanna Wilson, from the Algonquin College Early Learning and Community Development program. She will be with us twice a week for her second practicum to gain experience and knowledge from our EarlyON program and the Community Resource Centre.
Please note that we will be closed on Saturday, February 15th, and on Family Day, Monday, February 17th.
February is a month that celebrates love, family, history, and kindness.
Black History Month honours the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians, shedding light on their rich cultural heritage.
On Valentine’s Day (February 14), Canadians celebrate love and friendship, while Family Day (February 17) encourages spending quality time with loved ones.
The month also features Pink Shirt Day (February 22), a day to promote kindness and stand up against bullying, fostering a sense of community and support.
Join us in highlighting the importance of love, unity, and respect for all.
“We must all work together to create a more just and equitable world for all.” – Violet King Henry
Gabrielle, Zoée & Dominik
FRIENDLY REMINDERS!
When Ottawa school buses are cancelled, so will our rural playgroups.
We encourage families and caregivers to refrain from participating in the playgroup if you or your children have flu/cold/gastro symptoms.
Please participate in the group of the language spoken by the adult:
French: Mondays and Thursdays
English: Tuesdays and Fridays
If you want your child to be exposed to both languages, we invite you to participate in our bilingual playgroups (Wednesdays or Saturdays).
When the EarlyON playgroup is full, we will:
Have a sign in the window beside the front door.
Post a message on our Facebook page.
Our morning playgroups at our main location have a maximum capacity of 35 people.
For safety reasons, we ask that you please bring indoor shoes to our Playgroups.
Registration for virtual and special activities is required.
When registering, please enter the total number of guests (e.g. parent and child = 2 guests).
The EarlyON Centre offers children, parents and caregivers a friendly environment that fosters positive learning with a wide range of quality programs and services to help your child reach their full potential, with:
Programs designed especially for children up to six years old
Play-based learning experiences that are fun and engaging – such as painting, drawing, building, creating, reading, storytelling, singing and much more
Advice from professionals trained in early childhood development
Information or referrals to specialized programs and services within the community
Opportunity to meet and make connections with families with young children
*Please note our morning drop-ins at our main Centre are first come, first serve with a maximum of 35 people.
Online Registration is ONLY required for Special Activities and Virtual Programming
DID YOU KNOW?
The EarlyON Centre provides a free Toy Lending Library service. Resources available for lending include toys, games, and puzzles for children under 6. We have a large variety of toys for all interests!
You can make an appointment with one of your Family Resource Worker to discuss different topics. We can support you in your role as a parent or caregiver with anything concerning your children aged 6 and under, such as ideas of activities for your children, behaviour, discipline, toilet learning, research of community services, etc. We are here for you!
First Words is the Preschool Speech and Language Program of Ottawa and Renfrew County. We support families of preschool children of Ottawa and Renfrew County to reach their optimal communication development by providing free speech and language services. Our goal is to facilitate increased awareness, prevention, early identification, and intervention for early speech, language, and overall communication development in young children of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
A minute to talk about it with First Words“Will my Child Outgrow a Communication Delay”: The First Words Program Can Help. Read more.
*Subject to sudden change.
PARENTING IN OTTAWA
The Parenting in Ottawa drop-in will take place at the EarlyON centre on Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can check your baby’s weight and ask any breastfeeding or parenting questions. No appointment is necessary.
*Subject to sudden change.
CONTACT US!
Dominik Lavictoire
613 830-4357, ext. 303
Gabrielle Caron
613 830-4357, ext. 302
Zoée Perrault
613 830-4357