Live & Learn Early ON
COVID-19 Procedures
Please review the Safety Guidelines before participating in an EARLY ON play group.
This document will be reviewed and revised as new information is shared by the Ministry of Education and Ottawa Public Health.
Who We Serve
Whether you are pregnant, have a young baby or toddler or you are preparing your pre-schooler for Junior Kindergarten, Rural Family Connections offers programming for you, through our Live & Learn Early ON Child & Parent Centre.
Crafts, Imaginative Play, Sensory Play, Toys and Activities for Small Motor/Cognitive Development, Infant-Toddler appropriate play area and toys, Books/Quiet Area. Each playgroup morning ends with story-time and songs lead by one of our experienced Resource Facilitators. City of Ottawa ‘Parenting in Ottawa’ program public health nurse is on-site for consultation every Wednesday morning during playgroup in Metcalfe. A small kitchen provides room for snacks. NOTE: Please respect our Nut-free Policy, including all nuts and sesame ingredients.
“When we support each other, incredible things happen”
Early ON Playgroups
( We are re-opening indoor play groups as we can during COVID-19)
Masks are mandatory for all adults and children over the age of 6. ALL participants must be pre-registered (adults and children). Please follow the links below to pre-register!
Monday
9 am - 12 pm
Live & Learn Early ON Child and Family Centre
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe Cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial regulations. Stay tuned for updates...We will resume as changes allow!
Tuesday
To resume when & as the COVID guidelines allow
9 am - 12 pm
Live & Learn Early ON Child and Family Centre,
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe (Will be resuming at a later date)
9:45 am - 11:30 am
Greely Community Centre,
1448 Meadow Drive, Greely Cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial regulations. Stay tuned for updates...We will resume as changes allow!
Wednesday
To resume when & as the COVID guidelines allow
*City of Ottawa Parenting in Ottawa Program. (Re-opening postponed due to Covid-19) A public health nurse in on-site for consultation every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 - 3pm during playgroup at Live & Learn Early ON Child and Family Centre.
9 am - 12 pm*
Live & Learn Early ON Child and Family Centre,
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe Cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial regulations. Stay tuned for updates...We will resume as changes allow!
9 am - 12 pm
Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre 2300 Community Way North Gower Cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial regulations. Stay tuned for updates...We will resume as changes allow.
9 am - 12 pm
Osgoode Youth Association (Will be resuming at a later date)
5479 Osgoode Main Street, Osgoode
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lullababies (Will be resuming at a later date)
Live & Learn Early ON Child and Family Centre,
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Thursday
To resume when & as the COVID guidelines allow
9 am - 12 pm
St. John’s Anglican Church NEW
6699 Rideau Drive South, Kars Cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial regulations. Stay tuned for updates...We will resume as changes allow!
Friday
To resume when & as the COVID guidelines allow
9 am - 12 pm
Live & Learn Early ON Child and Family Centre,
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe Cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial guidelines. Stay tuned for updates...We will resume as changes allow!
9 am - 12 pm Osgoode Youth Association (Will be resuming at a later date)
5479 Osgoode Main Street, Osgoode
Other Programming
Prenatal Plus
Topics include:
Public Health’s role
Infant Massage / Baby Sign Language
Birthing Companions/Doulas/Midwives
Childbirth / Postpartum
Breastfeeding / Bottle Feeding
Healthy Babies / Healthy Children
Baby Nutrition
Yoga / Exercise / Dance
Nutrition for Pregnant Mom
Products
Offered periodically through the year. Please see Events for our current schedule. These classes are free, however space is limited and advanced registration is required. To register or for more information, Contact Us.
Kindergarten Readiness
Children who have no formal childcare or preschool experience will be given priority in this program.
Please see Events for our program announcments. To register or for more information, Contact Us.
Clinics
Are you concerned about your child’s milestones in communication? Visit First Words website to complete the Communication Checkup, on-line screening tool.
Dental Screening Clinics
Sponsored by Healthy Smiles Ontario (a Government of Ontario program) The focus is on children 17 and under. Get oral health information, learn about fluoride applications, tooth care and the Healthy Smiles Ontario program.
Please see Events for our clinic announcements. To register or for more information, Contact Us.
Additional Resources
http://www.earlyyears.edu.gov.on.ca/EYPortal/index.htm
City of Ottawa Parenting in Ottawa program:
https://www.parentinginottawa.ca/en/dropins.aspx
Early ON Childcare:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/
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