The EarlyON Centre is a place where parents, caregivers and children birth to six, can play and learn together. We promote learning through play and encourage you to participate in your child’s exploration.
Visiting EarlyON
What to Expect
Welcome
- You will be asked to complete a
one time registration and receive a
key fob for future sign-in. This will
be a universal code for use at all
EarlyON sites in Lambton County.
Please bring your key fob each
time you visit. - You are responsible for the
supervision and safety of the
children in your care. If you need to
leave the room to change a diaper/
weigh your baby, please let an
educator know.
From the Educator
EarlyON staff are Registered Early Childhood Educators.
RECE’s:
- can link families with community
resources and services, as well as
provide information on healthy child
development. - develop supportive relationships
with parents and caregivers. - ensure play is an important part
of EarlyON programs as it’s how
children learn about the world
around them. - support and celebrate children’s
curiosity, efforts and exploration.
From the Parent/Caregiver
When you bring your children to the EarlyON Centre, we encourage you to participate in their learning by:
- sitting at a table or on the floor with
them as they play. - talking to them about what you see
them doing, describe their play and
introduce new words. - sitting with your child in circle,
participating in the songs and
activities. - tidying up with your children;
shelves and bins are clearly
marked.
You are your child’s most important teacher! Delight in their play!
Maintaining Healthy Environments
We make every effort to maintain clean, healthy and safe play environments. Please do not attend EarlyON programs if showing signs of ill-health.
Things to Bring
Many of the play opportunities involve children experiencing a variety of materials and mediums. Exploration of water, sand, paint and playdough can be messy. We provide paint and water shirts, but bringing an extra set of clothes and indoor footwear would be helpful. Outdoor experiences are available, please come dressed for the weather.