Port Cares | Services | EarlyOn Child and Family Centres

We have Seven EarlyON Centres and lead 'EarlyON Virtual'

PortCares operates Seven EarlyON Centres in Niagara; Port Colborne, Seaway Mall in Welland, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Crystal Beach, Fort Erie (Gilmore Lodge) and Pelham
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If you need assistance and would like to set up a phone meeting with our EarlyON Program Supervisor, Tracy Sparkes, kindly contact her at;

905-834-3629 ext 243

Join us virtually!

Can't make it to one of our centres? Join us virtually! We have interactive sessions for all ages on zoom, everyday! We offer zoom sessions every weekday, for infant to school age. Plus, follow @earlyonvirtual on Facebook and Instagram for lots of great activity videos and story times. Learn more and register at www.earlyonvirtual.eventbrite.ca
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What is an EarlyON Centre / How To Register

It is a Family Centre for you and your children to learn, play and grow. The EarlyON Centre offers free programs for parents/caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from our knowledgeable staff of Early Childhood Educators.

Registration can be done onsite at any of our locations!
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Can I drop-off my children and leave?

No. The EarlyON Centre is a family-focused, inclusive environment for families to have a safe space to play, engage in social and physical activities and learn from qualified staff. It does not offer child-care services and children are not allowed to come in to the Centre without an adult.
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What type of services do you offer?

Knowledgeable and trusted staff that support families coming to the Centre
Space that allows for physical activity
Space for creative activities, such as colouring, making crafts and painting
Space to be with friends and people of different ages from infants to adults
Wide range of social activities, learning programs and resources for families in Niagara

What programs do you offer?

Baby Massage
S.T.E.M. for various ages - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Music & Movement (virtual)
Literacy for Children and Families
Numeracy for Children and Families
Nutrition for kids with a Registered Dietician
Parent Education Workshops: potty training, sleep, taming tempers, healthy eating

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Centre Locations

EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer welcoming, inclusive environments. It is here that you and your child from birth to six years of age can learn, play, laugh, be curious, make friends and engage with others.
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EarlyON professionals will support you and your child’s journey by providing free drop-in interactive programs, personal connections, a network of resources, workshops and community referrals.