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EarlyON Centre

EARLYON CENTRES

MNS EarlyON Centres provide:

  • Child and parenting focused services and programming
  • Programs that promote activities for parents/caregivers to interact with their children
  • A fun place to play, explore, sing and read to support children’s social, emotional and learning development
  • A place where we support child-led play, exploring each child’s unique interests and development
  • A place for families to connect with other families increase community awareness, getting to know your neighbours and speak to other adults around parenting experiences
  • Resources and information of community agencies that support parenting and child development

Our Welcome Book describes the EarlyON centres in more details and will tell you what to expect when visiting one of our centres.
Check out our Program Book for a full list and explanation of our programs.

Referrals

We also make referrals to: PEP-START (Prevention Early Identification Program) for parents of children newborn to 5 years Drop-in clinic designed for families who are concerned about their child’s development.

You must reside in Peel Region in order to meet with professionals from community agencies in Speech and Language, Parenting/Behaviour, Preschool Development, Infant/Toddler Development, Health and Nutrition.

Coordinator of PEP-Start clinics: Pat Dyment 905-568-8897

Malton Neighbourhood Services partners with other agencies and organizations in order to bring innovative programs and services to residents of Peel. Some of our programs include:

G.A.P (Growing as Parents Program) – Growing As Parents (G.A.P.) is a free parenting and life skills program provided by Vita Centre.  Vita Centre is a charitable organization dedicated to providing life affirming community support to all pregnant and parenting women in Peel.  The GAP program is offered in 12 week sessions. It is open to parents in Peel Region with children newborn to six years old. For two hours, once a week, a trained facilitator leads sessions on topics ranging from healthy relationships to how to handle temper tantrums. Occasionally guest speakers will be brought in to share their expertise on a topic. Call to register: 905-502-7933 x 233

Ecosource Community Garden program – EarlyON conducts a Malton, summer gardening program in partnership with Ecosource called Learn to Grow. Ecosource is an innovative environmental organization that inspires the community to become more environmentally responsible through creative public education. The Ecosource Community Gardens Program connects residents in Mississauga neighbourhoods with gardening spaces that encourage active, healthy living and help green the city. This program is generously supported by the City of Mississauga. Learn more at www.ecosource.ca.  For more information on Learn to Grow, contact Malton EarlyON at 905-677-6270 for more information.

 

Complete your Student Placement with Ontario Early Years.

At EarlyON centres, we:

  • Provide free early learning programs for parents and caregivers with children birth – 6 years of age.
  • Support child-led play, exploring each child’s unique interests and development
  • Connect families with other families and community resources

As a student you will:

  • Work in collaboration with Program staff to help families understand the importance of play for children and parent interaction
  • Experiment with new ideas from your program and apply them in early learning settings
  • Learn skills in child development, different ways to help children learn, communication with children, customer service and role modelling for parents

For more information contact our Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator, Keri Loiselle at kloiselle@mnsinfo.org or 905-677-6270.

 

We also offer high school co-op positions and college and university student placement positions within our various departments.

For more information  contact:

Volunteers Coordinator
volunteering@mnsinfo.org | 905-677-6270

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