EarlyON Child and Family Centres - Collingwood & Alliston

06/12/2026

Are you struggling with family mealtimes at home? We can help with that.

Explore topics that influence behaviours, setting limits and teaching children good mealtime habits.
Look at ways to increase food variety and introduce positive strategies to develop a personal plan that works for YOUR family.

Join our EarlyON Program Facilitators online. Register to receive the Zoom link.
https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/earlyon/events/9148_20260623T100000Z

Tuesday, June 23 10-11am ONLINE

06/11/2026

☀️ Laundry Day Fun! ☀️🧺

Today, the children enjoyed washing and hanging laundry outside. This simple activity helped build hand strength, coordination, problem-solving skills, and independence.

Real-life experiences like laundry help children learn important life skills while having fun through play!

🧺🌿☀️

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Squeeze bottle play is more than just fun! As children squeeze, sq**rt, and explore, they strengthen the small muscles needed for writing, build hand-eye coordination, develop concentration, and discover cause-and-effect through play. Simple materials, powerful learning! 🌱💦🖐️

06/08/2026

This July, families can join CTN and to explore fun and practical activities, tips and resources to help prepare you and your child for school! Whether your child is starting school for the first time or if you're looking to build skills and confidence over the summer, there is something for everyone. We are hosting two dates for the workshop in Simcoe County.

Workshop #1
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- 165 Ferris Lane, Barrie (The Common Roof)

Workshop #2
- Monday, July 20, 2026 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- 129 ON-89, Alliston (South Simcoe One Roof)

This event is for kids and youth with disabilities or developmental needs, ages three to seven, who are accessing or waiting for CTN services. No referral is required! Register here: https://buff.ly/7U72CX0

06/04/2026

Our little free library is hungry for more! Drop off books that have more life to give and find something new to take home.

06/04/2026

We came together this week to celebrate National Accessibility Week, and from the very beginning, our speakers set the tone for what the day would become.

Through their words, they reminded us that accessibility is about more than removing barriers; it’s about creating spaces where people feel they belong.

From there, the day unfolded naturally with conversations over BBQ, great music, laughter, and meaningful connections that brought our community together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a great day. 💙

More highlights from the day to come.

06/04/2026

Building Connections in the Early Years Community 🌱

Meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and collaborative learning were at the heart of the EarlyON Spring Community of Practice Day at Collingwood EarlyON on May 22nd.

Opportunities to connect with Early Years professionals, exchange ideas, share resources, and reflect on best practices help strengthen the supports available to children and families across our communities. 💙

06/04/2026

🍋 Learning Through Lemonade! 🍋

Today, during Outdoor Stay Play and Learn, our learning sparked wonderful conversations about healthy drinks and creativity! As children explored making lemonade, they shared ideas about what else we could add to water to make it tasty and refreshing.

Together, we talked about adding:
🍓 Strawberries
🍊 Oranges
🥒 Cucumbers
🫐 Blueberries
🌿 Mint
🍋 Lemons and limes

These simple conversations support early learning by encouraging children to:
✨ Share ideas and opinions
✨ Explore healthy food choices
✨ Build vocabulary and communication skills
✨ Develop curiosity through hands-on experiences
✨ Practice problem-solving and creativity

Learning happens everywhere—even while making a refreshing drink outdoors! Thank you to all the children for their wonderful ideas and enthusiasm today.

06/04/2026

Children learn resilience when they know it's okay to feel all kinds of emotions. 💙

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