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.
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
Pre-Registered Programs
Tuesday – Infant Massage
1:00PM-2:00 PM
Tuesday – Infant Connection
2:00PM-3:00PM
(905) 574-9344 ext. 1162
C.B Stirling
340 Queen Victoria Dr.,
Hamilton, ON L8W 1T9
Monday-Friday 8:45AM-12:00PM
(905) 574-9344 ext. 1162
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, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00AM-4:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM-6:00PM
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
18 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.
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