The 519 EarlyON Child and Family Centre is a supportive space for families of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and configurations and their children (ages 0 to 6) to meet, play, talk, learn, and grow with each other.

We provide 2SLGBTQ+ affirming early learning activities, music and movement, creative experiences, and parent education. Our supportive staff can assist in accessing information about parenting and child development, community resources, online programming, and parent/caregiver workshops.

All our programming is free.

EarlyON Drop-in Programming

Join us at The 519 EarlyON Child and Family Centre [519 Church St.] for our drop-in program for kids 0-6 years.

In-person Programming: Tuesday to Friday • 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Glitterbug 2SLGBTQ+ EarlyON Mobile Program:

The 519’s Glitterbug 2SLGBTQ+ EarlyON Mobile Program is a unique mobile program that works with EarlyON Centres across Toronto to promote inclusion and affirmation of gender and sexual diversity among children and families.  Glitterbug combines the understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion with a play-based learning approach for children and families to celebrate 2-Spirited, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and gender diverse plus individuals.

Glitterbug 2SLGBTQ+ EarlyON Mobile In-Person Programming

• The 519 [519 Church St.]: Saturdays, 10:00am to 1:30pm

One-on-one with EarlyON

Child development support (0-6 years) for parents and caregivers by our Registered Early Childhood Educators.

By appointment only.

To book an appointment, or for more information, contact: Sharn Peters at SPeters@The519.org.

The 519 EarlyON Workshops

Our team will be facilitating several special workshops in November to support families and their journeys. All workshops are free and open to 2SLGBTQ+ families and families committed to creating authentic and inclusive spaces for everyone.

Free, drop-in.

Questions? Contact JLee@The519.org.

We will be closed on the following dates:

• Friday, October 11
• Thursday, October 24

Thank you for understanding.

We will be attending a field trip on:

• Saturday, October 19

The 519 EarlyON will be off-site that day. For more information, contact Glitterbug@The519.org.

Saturday, October 26
11am to 2:30pm
At The 519
[519 Church St.]

Show off your glam and dazzle away! Join us for a boo-tiful Halloween bash with food, activities, a fashion show, and a spooky dance party!

Look forward to…

• Music by DJ PSI
• Dance party with Toronto Kiki Ballroom
• Face painting with Stephanie Dubuisson
• Pumpkin decorating
• Lunch, tricks and treats!

This FREE event is for 2SLGBTQ+ families and children and is open to all families committed to creating safe, affirming, and equitable spaces for all.