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EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age six. The centres provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating program in which children can play and parents can connect. Activities that encourage children’s exploration, play and inquiry are incorporated into the programming, supported by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.
These centres provide opportunities for:
Engaging Parents and Caregivers. Discuss and share information about child development and parenting.
Establishing School Connections. Build positive relationships with your local school.
Supporting Early Learning and Development. Participate in an intentional, planned program that focuses on children’s social and cognitive development, health and well-being.
Making Connections for Families. Establish connections with local resources and community agencies, including appropriate referrals for special needs.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:45 to 12:15
Join us for story & music time, drop-in and chat, discussions on parenting topics, community resources, and various activities; including art, science, cooking, loose parts and many more!
To learn more, read our Frequently Asked Questions.
"Here’s what’s coming up in June!"
"Here’s what’s coming up in June!"
CLOSURES
LAST DAY FOR SPRUCECOURT STUDENTS: FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH.
LAST DAY FOR EARLYON: THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH.
TDSB EARLYON IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER!
All TDSB EarlyON programs will remain closed through Monday, September 1.
The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 2.
EarlyON Centres will reopen on Wednesday, September 3.
SUMMER RESOURCES
END-OF-THE-YEAR POTLUCK PARTY
Our End-of-the-Year Potluck Party is happening on Thursday, June 19th! Bring your favourite dish to share and join us for a fun-filled celebration. Weather permitting, we’ll be partying outside in the front yard playground—so dress for sunshine! If it rains, no worries—we’ll head indoors.
Lunch begins at 11:00 AM. Please remember that all foods must be nut-free.
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
As the weather becomes warmer, we will be going outside! The playground at the front of Sprucecourt will be our main play area, and the decision to go out will be made on the day of. Please dress appropriately for the weather; sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and water are highly recommended.
However, walks to the Riverdale Farm are also in the works! Because this is dependent on the weather, our visit to the Farm will be announced by email only a couple of days beforehand.
MUSIC & STORY TIME
Music & Story Time, though scheduled for 10:20, is fluid. If the children are engaged in play, I may move the time to later. That being said, we may hold an impromptu circle at any point during the morning!
BOOK-LENDING LIBRARY
The EarlyON Center has a Book-Lending Library for children and a Resource-Lending Library for adults. To borrow a book, you only need to sign it out and check it off as returned. You can borrow the books for as long as you want. If you would like a specific adult resource book, I may be able to check one out for you through the TDSB Professional Library. Please discuss this option with me.
PHOTOS FOR DIGITAL FRAME
There is a large digital frame in the EarlyON Center where I upload pictures of the children who attend. However, I am not able to take pictures of everyone who comes. I would like to upload pictures of each child, with or without their family. If you would like to add a photo, please respond to this email with one (or more) attachment(s)!
PHONES IN SCHOOLS & EARLYON
This year, the Toronto District School Board requires students, staff, and visitors to schools to mute their phones and always keep them out of sight. This extends to us in the EarlyON. However, there are some exceptions when phones can be used: translating information, contacting your employer, taking pictures, and for health and medical purposes. Understandably, this can be difficult and your co-operation in appreciated. There is more information here.
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Sprucecourt is not the only TDSB EarlyON site. There are 75 EarlyON Child and Family Centres located in elementary schools across Toronto. View EarlyON Child and Family Centre locations on a map.
Click TDSB Early Years for further information.
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