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Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care is a non-profit, charitable agency serving more than 4000 children (and their parents and caregivers) in Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand and Norfolk and surrounding areas.
We offer a wide range of early learning and child care programs as well as parental support programs to help you and your child every step of the way. It’s professional, caring support that makes a real difference in the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of children.
We hope you’ll enjoy the information, programs and resources on this site.
HOW DOES LEARNING HAPPEN?
Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years has been practiced here for over 30 years
BELONGING
At Today’s Family, every child has a sense of belonging when he or she is connected to others and contributes to their world. Our programs cultivate authentic, caring relationships and connections to create a sense of belonging among and between children, adults, and the world around them.
WELL-BEING
Here, every child is developing a sense of self, health, and well-being. Our programs nurture children’s healthy development and support their growing sense of self.
ENGAGEMENT
At Today’s Family, every child is an active and engaged learner who explores the world with body, mind, and senses. Our programs provide environments and experiences to engage children in active, creative, and meaningful exploration, play, and inquiry.
EXPRESSION
Here, every child is a capable communicator who expresses himself or herself in many ways. Our programs foster communication and expression in all forms.
Today’s Family is Embracing the Future!
Here are five ways Today’s Family will Embrace the Future by the year 2020
1. We will invest in our most precious asset: Our People
2. We will renew our focus on our Culture and Values
3. Our Creativity and Passion for Excellence will be the foundation of our future success
4. We will capitalize on Opportunities in our communities
5. Succession Planning will provide opportunities and effective leadership for many years to come
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Join us in celebrating the work of the Together for Families EarlyON program
On September 26, Today’s Family will be holding our 36th Annual Report to the Community and Annual General Meeting, and we want you to be there. The past year was one of incredible growth for Today’s Family, both in terms of the numbers of programs we offer to families of Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand and Norfolk,…
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Letters from Fairies at the Royal Botanical Gardens
Now that summer has officially ended, we’d like to take some time and highlight some of our favourite moments from our most recently concluded Summer Camp program. This week, we take a trip back to July, when some of our camp leaders turned an ordinary stroll through the woods into a magical adventure for their…
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Look Back: Every Loonie spent on Early Childhood Education creates $6 down the line
Today, we look back at this excellent CBC article written just under a year ago. The conclusion? A report authored in October 2017 finds that every dollar spent on Early Childhood Education can result in as much as six dollars in benefits down the line. The cause for this return-on-investment is two-fold: not only is…
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In the Garden: Sitting Down with Melissa
Today, we took a seat with Melissa Stenhouse, the Program Coordinator at our Huntington Park Before and After School Program, as well as the Supervisor Support at our Greendale office, and talked about our Community Garden and why it is important. So, why is Today’s Family so passionate about gardening? “I think it’s really…
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EarlyON is coming to East Hamilton Mountain
Today’s Family is tremendously proud to announce two new EarlyON Centres at C.B. Stirling and Huntington Park. Opening in September, these centres will provide more places for parents, caregivers and their children to learn and play together. What is EarlyON? EarlyON centres are open to all families. They’re welcoming places that offer a range…
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Getting Ready for School at R.L. Hyslop
We are tremendously excited to announce that, come September, the doors of R. L. Hyslop Elementary School will open a little earlier and stay open slightly longer than they have before. Announcing a new Before and After School Program at R.L. Hyslop Elementary School. Located in lower Stoney Creek, just a bit south of…
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How Avocados Taught Us That Creativity Has No Limits
At Today’s Family, we know that exercising your child’s creativity is incredibly important. Art is a great way for children to explore the world around them, to tell stories, and learn how to communicate different ideas. Little hands covered in paint, marker, or clay aren’t just signs that children are having a great time –…
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The Civic Holiday – What to see and do
The Civic Holiday is just one short weekend away, and as a result, our Summer Camp program is taking a break. In the meantime, here are some great ideas for things to do on your day off in and around Hamilton, Halton, and Haldimand-Norfolk. Did you know: It’s called the “Civic Holiday” because it’s up to the…
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How to Help Your Child Express Feelings in a Healthy Way
Anger, frustration, sadness and feelings of that nature are just a part of being human. As a parent, you want more than anything to protect your child from having to feel these emotions. The best thing you can do is teach your child that it’s okay to feel badly sometimes and that they can work…
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