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EarlyON Centres are places to grow together.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres are welcoming spaces that support expectant parents and families with children from birth to age 6. These free, drop-in programs offer high-quality learning, play, and social opportunities for children, while also providing caring adults, such as grandparents, caregivers, and home child care providers, with a place to connect.

Families can access community professionals and valuable resources that promote the healthy development and well-being of young children and their caregivers.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres are:

  • Welcome to All
  • No-cost (free)
  • Accessible
  • Located in neighbourhood spaces
  • A place to take part in a range of programs and activities
  • Spaces to connect with early years professionals and community resources

Contact us at earlyon@todaysfamily.ca or call (905) 574-9344 ext. 1162 to learn more.

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    Virtual Programs:

    Pre-registration is required. Please pre-register through KEyON.

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    Locations

    Ancaster Library
    300 Wilson St,
    Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1162

    Pre-Registered Programs
    Tuesday – Infant Massage
    1:00PM-2:00 PM
    Tuesday – Infant Connection
    2:00PM-3:00PM

     

    C.B Stirling
    340 Queen Victoria Dr.,
    Hamilton, ON L8W 1T9

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1162

    Monday-Friday 8:45AM-12:00PM

    Concession Library
    565 Concession St.,
    Hamilton, ON L8V 1A8

    Enter through main entrance, EarlyON is located on the 2nd floor

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1162

    Pre-Registered Programs
    Monday – Infant Massage
    1:00PM-2:00 PM
    Monday – Infant Connection
    2:00PM-3:00PM

    Dundas Driving Park
    71 Cross St.,
    Dundas, ON L9H 2R5

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1139

    Thursday 9:30AM-12:00PM

    Dundas Library
    18 Oglivie Street,
    Dundas, ON L9H 2S2

    905-574-9344 ext. 1162

    Pre-Registered Programs
    Wednesday – Infant Massage
    9:30AM-11:00AM

    Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre
    10 Market St. S.,
    Dundas, ON L9H 5G4

    Located on the second floor, accessible by elevator access.

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1139

    Monday-Friday 9:30AM-12:00PM

    Fieldcote Park Outdoor EarlyON
    64 Sulphur Springs Road,
    Ancaster, ON L9C 1L8

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1139

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30AM-12:00PM.

    G.L Armstrong
    460 Concession St.,
    Hamilton, ON L9A 1C3

    Entrance at side door of building off of
    East 19th St.

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1139

    Monday-Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM

    Greendale
    44 Greendale Dr.,
    Hamilton, ON L9C 5Z4

    Entrance is off the driveway leading to Garth St. (right side of the building)

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1162

    Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM

     

    Helen Detwiler
    320 Brigade Dr.,
    Hamilton, ON L9B 2E3

    Entrance is on the south side of the building.

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1139

    Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-4:00PM
    Fridays 9:00AM-12:00PM

    Huntington Park Recreation Centre
    87 Brentwood Dr,
    Hamilton, ON L8T 3W4

    Huntington Park will close on March 11, 2025 for renovations. The Huntington Park EarlyON program will temporarily move to Hill Park Recreation Centre.

    Entrance through main doors and turn left down the hall.

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1139

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    9:00AM–12:00PM

    Hill Park Recreation Centre
    305 South Bend Rd E,
    Hamilton L9A 4R4

    Temporary location for Huntington Park as of March 17, 2025

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1162

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
    Friday 9:00AM–12:00PM

     

    Kanétskare EarlyON
    251 Duke Street,
    Hamilton, ON L8P 2E2

    Formerly Ryerson Recreation Centre

    Parking lot and main entrance off of Duke St.

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1162

    Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30AM-12:00PM

    Lakewood
    8 Chapman St W,
    Port Dover (Grace and Woodhouse United Church)

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1855

    Monday and Wednesday 9:30AM-12:30PM

    Sherwood Library
    467 Upper Ottawa St,
    Hamilton, ON L8T 3T3

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1162

    Wednesday 9:30AM-12:00PM

     

    Waterdown
    315 Dundas St. E.,
    Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0

    Parking can be accessed from Dundas St. or Mill St. Entrance is at the back of the house, accessible with ramp access.

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1162

    Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-4:00PM
    Friday-Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM

     

    Macassa Lodge
    701 Upper Sherman Ave,
    Hamilton, ON L8V 3M7

    (905) 574-9344 ext. 1139

    Pre-Registered Program
    Wednesday – 1:15PM     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need to pre-register in order to attend an EarlyON Centre?

    EarlyON centres in Hamilton offer drop-in and pre-registered programming options. You are encouraged to view the calendar of the EarlyON location you are planning to visit before arriving onsite to determine the type of programming available that day. All EarlyON calendars are posted at www.keyon.ca 

    Capacity limits are in place at all centres for both drop-in and pre-registered programs. Please contact your local EarlyON centre if you need more information.

    Programs that require Pre-Registration – September 2025

    What health and safety measures are in place?

    In accordance with local public health direction, appropriate hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, cleaning and disinfecting continues.

    How do I register online using KEyON?

    To register for KEyON please visit www.keyon.ca. This website supports a digital sign-in tool that provides families with a quick and simple way to register and sign-in at EarlyON Centres.

    Once you register as a member, you will receive a QR code that will be on a key tag or may be scanned with your phone. You will receive this tag on your first visit. Your KEyON account will allow you to manage your pre-registration for activities online. You can use the QR code to sign-in to any EarlyON centre throughout Ontario that has implemented KEyON. Please note every person attending the program must have their own KEyON account.

    Create a KEyON account here: https://www.keyon.ca/registration

    Need help creating an account? Please contact us at earlyon@todaysfamily.ca