EarlyON Child & Family Centres

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.
 

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 to download this month’s Ellis calendar, or click here for next month’s calendar.

Grab & Go (March)

Lunch & Learn (March)

Make & Take (March)

Tumbling Tots

Family Splash

Lunch & Learn (April)

Grab & Go (April)

Parent & New Baby Network (April)

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 to download this month’s Hillcrest calendar, or click here for next month’s calendar.

Grab & Go (March)

Grab & Go (April)

Toddler Tunes

Songs & Stories

Indigenous Family Gathering Time (April)

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.208

Woodland @ Green Venture

Woodland Red Hill Valley Trail EarlyON Child & Family Centre

Address:
Red Hill Valley Trail
Hamilton, ON
Entrance on Melvin & Talbot St

Meeting spot is located on the corner of Melvin Ave & Talbot Street where there is a path entry into the Red Hill Valley Trail. Upon arrival, staff will be there to greet families and direct them to the meeting place. The meeting spot is in the wooded area on the right.

Phone: 905.549.2814 ext.208

Storytime with Hamilton Public Library (April)

Woodland @ Red Hill Valley Trail

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 to download this month’s Bernie Morelli calendar, or click here for  next month’s calendar.

Making Smoothies

Parent & New Baby Network (Mondays)

Parent & New Baby Network (Wednesdays)

Spring Planting

Parent & Tot Gym

Family Splash

Sanford EarlyON Child & Family Centre

Address:
735 King St East
Floor 1A
Hamilton, ON
L8M 1A1

Please enter at the main entrance on Main & Sanford (The Catholic Children’s Aid Building). Reception will contact an EarlyON Educator.

Phone: 905-549-2814 ext.301

Programs: Click here to download this month’s Sanford calendar, or click here for next month’s calendar.

Lunch & Learn (March)

Planting Activity (March)

One-on-One with ECE (Virtual)

Cumberland Outreach

Rhyme Time (April)

Cumberland Make & Taste (April)

Lunch & Learn (April)

EarlyON Opportunities

  • Participate in play-based learning activities in a fun, safe and family friendly environment
  • Focus on child development and the early acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills
  • Obtain information on pregnancy, parenting and child development
  • Enhance your skills through parent education, workshops and resources
  • Be informed about services in your community
  • Discuss your concerns with professionals on your child’s development, dental health, nutrition, speech and language, and vision
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