EarlyON Child and Family Centres
EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to six years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across the Durham Region, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers will be able to find support, make personal connections and access a network of resources.
We recognize each individual's lives may have different circumstances and vulnerabilities. Please respect the choices made by others to use or not use masks. Please remember to be kind.
Requirement - To access in person EarlyON programs, review the online screening tool prior to arrival of each program you attend using the link below.
For the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic in Durham Region, visit durham.ca/novelcoronavirus.
To watch the recording of the EarlyON Parent Town Hall virtual event, please select the video link below. Please note that this virtual event was held on June 10, 2021; information from this meeting is subject to change based on COVID-19 guidelines.
Program calendars
NEW - effective for August programing and registration
All municipalities are now using KeyON as a sign in process and the calendars can be found at the following site under Durham Region: https://www.keyon.ca/Events/ViewEvents To register for KeyON please see the following steps:
Step 1: Go to www.keyon.ca.
Step 2: Click on "Become a Member".
Step 3: Complete the registration form. Please be aware that each adult needs their own account.
Step 4: Visit an EarlyON site to pick up your keytag.
If you have any questions on how to sign-up for KeyON, please connect with any EarlyON staff across Durham Region and they will be able to help you.
Program descriptions
Select the program descriptions button below for a printable list of programs and their descriptions.
- Durham Farm and Rural Family Resource (Uxbridge, Brock-Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland)
- YMCA Family Support and Enrichment Programs (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Port Perry, Clarington)
Find an EarlyON Child and Family Centre location.
The Regional Municipality of Durham, Children's Services Division asked parents and caregivers for feedback on how to improve early years programs in our communities. You can learn more about what the Region is doing by reading the Moving forward with the Transformation of Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres in the Region of Durham report (French version).
Resources for EarlyON service providers
The Regional Municipality of Durham acknowledges the contributions made by the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada.
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