Ontario Early Years Centres

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Children are born ready to learn.
Parents can help them succeed.

The Ontario government created Ontario Early Years Centres to be a place where parents and caregivers can get answers to questions, information about programs and services that are available for young children, and an opportunity to talk to early years professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community.

• Everyone Welcome
• No Fees for Programs
• A Variety of Locations
• Flexible Hours

Ontario Early Years Centres - A Place for:

Children (Birth to age 6) to:

• Play and learn with their parents/caregivers
• Explore and experience activities to stimulate brain development
• Interact and play with other children

Caregivers to:

• Participate in activities with the children in your care and enjoy play-based learning together

Parents & Families to:

• Drop in with your child to participate in play-based learning activities
• Interact with your child and program staff
• Attend seminars and learn parenting tips
• Meet other parents and caregivers
• Borrow resources from the Resource Room/Library
• Learn about other early years services

Asset Building the YMCA Way

The YMCA is committed to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Research has identified 40 "developmental assets" which are the essential building blocks that all young people need to be healthy, caring, competent adults. The YMCA of Niagara is incorporating the "Asset Building" approach into all our children's programs to help children make wise decisions, choose positive paths and grow up competent, caring and responsible. To find out more about Asset Building the YMCA Way, go to What's New.