EarlyON Child and Family Centre (0-6 Year Olds)

Program Types: Family and Children,

Onsite construction notice:

The City of Toronto is currently doing construction work in the garage and part of the splash pad at The 519 [519 Church St.]. During this time:

Enter through The 519 main front doors to access EarlyON program
Some heavy noise (digging, drilling, etc.) could be expected during construction hours.

Any updates will be communicated. Thank you so much for your patience.

Questions? Contact Karlene at KWilliamsClarke@The519.org

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.

Masking remains optional but recommended.

EarlyON Drop-in Programming

Following health and safety guidelines from the Toronto Public Health, The 519 EarlyON Child and Family Centre is now open for drop-in programming for kids 0-6 years. Join us at The 519 [519 Church St.].

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

Glitterbug 2SLGBTQ+ EaryON 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 develop a broader understanding of inclusion at EarlyON Centres across the city and in the early learning years sector.

Programs and Services:

2SLGBTQ+-affirming Interactive workshops for parents, caregivers, and guardians.
2SLGBTQ+-affirming drop-in programming to support queer, trans, and 2Spirit inclusion.
Designated program for 2SLGBTQ+ families
Special events and pop-up visits
Resources

Glitterbug 2SLGBTQ+ EarlyON Mobile In-Person Programming

The 519 [519 Church St.]: Saturdays, 10am to 1:30pm
East End Children’s Centre [200 Wolvereigh Blvd.]: Thursdays, 4:00 to 6:30pm
Various EarlyON centres. Check with your local EarlyON for when Glitterbug is visiting!