About our Centres

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities both in person and virtually for children from birth to 6 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 Hamilton, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers can find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources at these programs. We encourage you to register for the programs you are most comfortable with and that are right for you and your family.

Children, visitors and staff attending EarlyON programs should follow the most current COVID-19 screening tool from the Ministry of Health (click here). Please see the City of Hamilton EarlyON screening document attached below for more information. These screening questions that are required to be completed prior to check-in.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Children

COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet for Children Ages 5-11

To register for programs, click here.

For more information about programs, contact earlyoninfo@bgchh.com.

To see other EarlyON programs offered in Hamilton, click here.

Our Centres

Ellis EarlyON Child & Family Centre

Address:
Ellis Club
45 Ellis Ave
Hamilton, ON
L8H4L8

Parking lot available on site along with free 3 hour street parking. Please enter the building through our main doors.

Phone: 905.549.2814 ext. 230

Programs: Click here for the Ellis EarlyON Centre’s January calendar.

Click here to access a virtual tour of BGC Hamilton-Halton where the Ellis EarlyON Centre is located.

Open Gym

Loose Parts Adventure

Family Splash

Outdoor Play

Bedtime Songs & Stories

Lunch & Learn

Make & Taste

Make & Taste (February)

Teddy Bear Picnic (February)

Sensory Play (February)

Hillcrest EarlyON Child & Family Centre

Address:
Hillcrest Elementary School
40 Eastwood Street
Hamilton, ON
L8H6R7

Parking lot located in front of the school, additional street parking on Eastwood Ave. Entrance is on the right of the building.

Phone: 905-549-2814 ext.321

Programs: Click here for the Hillcrest EarlyON Centre’s January calendar.

Schedule

Cozy Tea

Make & Taste

Story Time with HPL

Family Literacy Day

Woodland Green Venture EarlyON Child & Family Centre

Address:
22 Veevers Drive
Hamilton, ON
L8K 5P5

Free parking is located on Veevers Drive and Ambrose Ave. Outdoor entrance is located on Veevers Drive facing the building.

Phone: 905-549-2814 ext.321 (voicemail only)

Programs: Click here for the Woodland Green Venture EarlyON Centre’s January calendar.

Green Venture

Story Time with HPL

Family Literacy Day

Hot Chocolate Day (February)

Story Time with HPL (February)

Bernie Morelli EarlyON Child & Family Centre

Address:
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre
876 Cannon St East
Hamilton, ON
L8L0C6

Parking lot accessibility is located at the corner of King and Balsam Ave South. Located on the second floor, can be accessed by the staircase on the left or the elevator beside the reception desk. Room #213.

Phone: 905-512-9965

Programs: Click here for the Bernie Morelli EarlyON Centre’s January calendar.

Parent & Tot Gym