Welcome to Rural Family Connections

About RFC
Please see program pages for our COVID-19 guidelines.
Programs & Services
Home ChildCare
Nursery School
At MNS, our community-focused approach enhances a sense of belonging for the children and their families.
EarlyON Centre
RFC – EarlyON Child & Family Centre is a welcoming place to exchange ideas, meet friends and access community resources.
Playgroups & Events
Licensed Home Childcare
Metcalfe Nursery School
Part-time programming for children 18m+. At the Metcalfe Nursery School, Children move freely between defined activity centers including Sand & Water Play, Play Dough Table, Crafts, Painting, Dress-Up, Manipulative Games and Large Motor Equipment. Daily programming also includes Morning Circle and Calendar, Snack Time, Story & Music Circle and Outdoor Play. Children in diapers are welcome in both our programs and teachers support toilet training efforts

RFC – Early ON Child and Family Centre
Are you a parent, childcare provider or planning for a baby? We offer a welcoming place to exchange ideas, meet new friends and access resources while providing a stimulating setting for babies and preschoolers. The RFC – Early ON Child and Family Centre in Metcalfe offers daily playgroups, prenatal programming and consultations with a City of Ottawa public health nurse.
Free Playgroups

News & Events
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES TO OUR COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING EVENTS
COVID-19 Is changing the way we are able to do community fundraising events.
Thank you for all of your support with our Maple Syrup & Honey, Epicure, Purdy's and Pampered Chef orders. As always we love being a part of the community and appreciate your support.
We will be hosting an on-line silent auction in June 2022, please watch our website and facebook page for updates!
Our famous "Touch-a-Truck" event will be postponed due to Covid-19 until Fall 2022. (Dependent on Covid-19 Guidelines at the time - Fingers crossed!)
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