The Sprucecourt EarlyON Child and Family Centre
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.
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.
When are we open?
We're open during school days: Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 12:15 pm. The program is closed for statutory holidays but open on PD Days.
EarlyON CLOSED
The Center is closed on Monday, April 1.
PD DAY ~ Monday, April 8th
Monday, April 8th is PD Day. The regular school classrooms are closed but the EarlyON Center is OPEN. Siblings in JK or SK are invited to join us for the day.
SOLAR ECLIPSE ~ April 8, 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a solar eclipse when the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth. In Toronto, it is expected to be a near-total solar eclipse between 2:04 p.m. and 4:31 p.m., with the peak happening at 3:19 p.m. That's when most of the Sun's light will be covered by the Moon. Please note that it is dangerous to look directly at the sun at any time – and especially during an eclipse. This can harm your eyes and even cause permanent damage and loss of sight. If you want to look at the eclipse, only use safe solar eclipse viewers or filters that meet international standard ISO 12312-2. They will make the sun look comfortably bright like the full moon. Click here for more information about the solar eclipse.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PINK ~ Wednesday, April 10th
The International Day of Pink is set up as an International Day against bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, and transmisogyny in cities and towns across the world. On this day, everyone is invited to celebrate diversity by wearing a pink shirt! Join us by wearing pink on Wednesday, April 10. For more information click here.
EARTH DAY~ Monday, April 22
Earth Day, is a worldwide celebration where millions of people around the world turn off their lights for one hour to tackle the dual challenges facing the planet – climate change and loss of nature. At Sprucecourt, Earth Hour takes place at 2:00. I invite you to celebrate Earth Hour at your leisure. For more information, click 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.