EarlyON & PlayON
Supporting families with community connections, care, and confidence.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
EarlyON centres offer safe, inclusive spaces for children ages 0–6 and their parents or caregivers. Families can participate together in free, play-based programs that support healthy development, learning, and connection.
At EarlyON, you’ll also find workshops, consultations, and helpful advice from qualified professionals, along with links to local family services and resources.
EarlyON programming is free and funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Check your region’s program calendar or connect with a team member:
Join our online EarlyON community! Access learning activities, including songs, stories, math, science, art, and parenting resources, anytime. To sign up or get support, email EarlyON Durham or EarlyON York.
EarlyON York Region Registration Platform
It allows you to:
- View and register for programs across York Region
- Filter by site location, municipality, or program type
To register, you’ll need to create an account on the Children’s Services Portal.
One-On-One Family Support
Whether you have questions, need advice, or just want to talk to someone, our EarlyON team is here to help.
Support is available in: English, Farsi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Kurdish, Tagalog, Hindi, Assyrian, Turkish, and Urdu.
Connect with a team member.
PlayON
PlayON is a YMCA program for children ages 4–14 that encourages physical activity, healthy eating, and wellness education. Offered in partnership with school boards across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), PlayON runs three to five afternoons per week from September to June.
PlayON is funded by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.
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