“Children are competent, capable of complex thinking, curious, and rich in potential. They grow up in families with diverse social, cultural, and linguistic perspectives. Every child should feel that he or she belongs, is a valuable contributor to his or her surroundings, and deserves the opportunity to succeed.” How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014)

EarlyON centres offer free drop-in programs for caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet new people or get advice.

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Child Care and Early Years Act, S.O. 2014, c.71, and will be used to determine the planning, delivering, evaluating and monitoring the EarlyON Child and Family Centre programs and services. Questions about this collection should be directed to the North Hastings Children’s Services Executive Director, 20 Hastings Heritage Way, Bancroft, Ontario, K0L 1C0 (613) 332-0179.