EarlyON Child and Family Centres

EarlyON Child and Family Centres are family support programmes that provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play-based programmes, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres will offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families, with high quality programmes that are delivered by qualified professionals. Families and caregivers will be able to find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources.

EarlyON Child & Family Centres in Guelph-Wellington

EarlyON Child & Family Centres in Wellington County and Guelph are delivered by the following organizations:

• Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington - CRC is offering a variety of virtual programming, see the schedule here.
• Guelph Community Health Centre - the EarlyON staff team is available to provide support to families including answering questions about parenting, and child development. Visit GCHC's Facebook page for links to activity ideas  resources & virtual programming.
• Shelldale Family Gateway - Shelldale has compiled a list of resources including activities for children, education, food security, income and COVID-19 resources.

The County of Wellington Children's Early Years Division is responsible for the local management of EarlyON Child and Family Centres as part of their contracted responsibility with the Ministry of Education to plan and manage the early years system.  Learn more about the County of Wellington's Children's Early Years Division.