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Family Program Guide
Fall 2018
A listing of community programs for families with
children of any age from infants to teens, as well
as parent education that is happening throughout
the communities of Leeds and Grenville.
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This guide is a project of the Children’s Services Department
of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
The information included in this guide is collected from many different
agencies and all are free of charge, unless there is a fee mentioned. Each
listing has information about times and locations, and most have a
telephone number for further information. If you have a question about a
particular listing, please call the contact number first.
Inclusion of a group or program in this resource does not imply
endorsement by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Every effort is
made to ensure the accuracy of information in this calendar, and we
apologize for any errors.
For more information please call 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Email: EarlyON@uclg.on.ca
@LG_EarlyYears
https://www.facebook.com/Childrens-Services-of-United-
Counties-of-Leeds-and-Grenville
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PARENT EDUCATION
Play and Learn Schedule Pop-Up Play
A drop-in program for dads, moms, grandparents, Parenting is hard work, we can help! This is a free
caregivers and their children, birth to 6 years. Join drop-in for dads, moms, grandparents, and
us for art, playdough, learning and fun! Free. caregivers with their children from birth – 6 years of
For more info. call the EarlyON Child and Family age to come play! This program is offered in
Centre (CFC) 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374 outreach locations across Leeds and Grenville. In a
Brockville simplified, early learning environment, children are
Tues. – Fri. 9:00 – 11:30 am encouraged to explore, create, play and engage in
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00 pm various experiences that promote inquiry and play-
Wednesdays 5:00 – 7:30 pm Pajama Jam based learning. Community guests visit the
Brockville EarlyON CFC program and community information is available.
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E. For more info. call the EarlyON CFC
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Saturdays 9:30 – 11:30 am
Cardinal (Tuesday) 9:30 - 11:30 am
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Ingredion Centre, 4050 Dishaw St.
Gananoque Elgin (Friday) 9:30 - 11:30 am
Mon. Tues. and Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 am Public Library, 26 Halladay St.
Gananoque EarlyON CFC, 375 William St. S
Lansdowne (Friday) 9:30 - 11:30 am
Kemptville Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Tues. - Sat., 9:00 - 11:30 am Community Room, 1 Jesse St.
Thurs., 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Thurs., 5:00 – 7:30 pm Pajama Jam
Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building
2-40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and
Community Hub)
Prescott
Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9:00 - 11:30 am
Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School
490 Jessup St. (Hyde St. entrance)
Limerick Forest Nature Play
A free drop-in outdoor program for dads, moms,
grandparents and caregivers, with their children
from birth - 6 years of age, at the Limerick Forest
Interpretive Centre. Children explore what nature
offers in an outdoor play-based learning
environment. Participants should dress
appropriately. Community guests visit the program
and community information is available.
For more info. call the EarlyON CFC
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am
Old Homestead Trail, 175 Limerick Rd. Oxford Station
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PARENT EDUCATION
Infant CPR Child Proof Your House
Parents are invited to attend a FREE session on basic Most injuries to young children happen in the
infant CPR facilitated by a paramedic from Leeds home. A public health nurse will be providing and
Grenville Paramedic Services. Babe in arms reviewing the Health Units’ resource “A Home
welcome. Please note this is not a certified training. Safety Checklist” with parents. Strategies will be
To register, call the EarlyON Centre CFC discussed to help ensure a safer environment for
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374 infant and toddlers in and around your home. Free.
Oct. 23 (Tuesday) 1:30 - 3:00 pm (during Baby Talk) For more info. call the EarlyON CFC
Brockville EarlyON CFC 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E. Oct. 24 (Wednesday) 2:00 – 3:00 pm
(during Baby Talk)
Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building
2 – 40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and
Community Hub)
Kids Have Stress Too!
A parent and caregiver workshop designed to help
you better understand childhood stress and ways to
help your children manage anxiety and stress. Babe
in arms welcome. Free.
To register call the EarlyON CFC
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5 (Wednesday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Feeding Your Baby Brockville EarlyON CFC
Feeding your baby solid food is an exciting time Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E.
that comes with many questions. Join us and a
Public Health Dietician/Nutritionist from the Health Dental Screening
Unit to learn about the signs that your baby is ready A dental hygienist from the Leeds, Grenville and
for solid food, which and how much food to start Lanark District Health Unit will offer dental
with, allergies and more. Don’t miss this hands-on screening and fluoride varnish to children, and
experience where you will also be preparing and provide information about the Healthy Smiles
tasting homemade baby food! Babe in arms Ontario program. Verbal or written parental
welcome. Free. consent is required.
To register, call the EarlyON CFC For more info. call the EarlyON CFC
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Nov. 14 (Wednesday) 2:00 - 3:00 pm Sept. 18 (Tuesday) 9:00 – 11:30 am
(during Baby Talk) Gananoque EarlyON CFC, 375 William St. S
Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building
Oct. 30 (Tuesday) 10:00 – 11:00 am
2 – 40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and
Kemptville EarlyON, Parish Hall Building
Community Hub)
2 – 40 Campus Dr., (Kemptville Campus Education and
Nov. 6 (Tuesday) 1:30 - 3:00 pm (during Baby Talk)
Community Hub)
Brockville EarlyON CFC Nov. 15 (Thursday) 9:00 – 11:00 am
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E. Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School, 490 Jessup
St. (Hyde St. entrance)
4PARENT EDUCATION
Notes and Quotes
Triple P Parenting Seminars
Resilience: Seminars are offered in a small group setting and
Never Give Up last around 90 minutes with time for your
Fall down seven times, questions. They are a brief introduction to a
get up eight
number of parenting strategies. You will get
- Japanese Proverb some great ideas to take home and try out with
family! Snacks and child care will be available at
no cost.
Triple P Parenting To register call 1-800-660-5853 or visit
Every parent needs a helping hand along the way. www.healthunit.org/clinics-classes/triple-p-
From toddler to a teenager’s defiance, from parenting
bedtime drama to outright disobedience; Triple P Resilient Children
can help. Individual support over the phone or in How can you help your child manage their
person is available at any time as is the Triple P on- emotions so they cope well with disappointment
line program. Birth to 16 years. and in stressful situations? Get the strategies that
For local information or parenting tips call will allow them to recognize positive and negative
1-800-660-5853 or visit emotions and deal with them in a healthy way.
www.triplep-parenting.ca October 4 (Thursday) 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Centennial ’67 Public School
Positive Parenting Café 4 Henderson St., Spencerville
Come and explore solutions to normal, everyday Raising Confident, Competent Children
parenting challenges! Babe in arms welcome. Free. You can help your child become confident and
To register call 1-800-660-5853 or on-line successful at school and beyond. Find out ways to
http://healthunit.org/clinics-classes/triple-p- encourage them to be respectful and considerate,
parenting/ communicate and get on well with others, feel good
Routines about themselves and become independent
Oct. 17 (Wednesday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm problem solvers.
Brockville EarlyON CFC October 11 (Thursday) 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St., E St. Edward Catholic School, 51 Bedford St., Westport
The Power Of Positive Parenting
Top Ten Tips for Positive Parenting
“Why does my child do that?” This seminar helps
Nov. 14 (Wednesday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
Brockville EarlyON CFC you understand the reasons kids do what they do
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl Street, East so you can guide their behaviour and see more of
the behaviour you like and less of the behaviour
Common Parenting Traps and How to Avoid you don’t like.
Them October 18 (Thursday) 6:30 - 8:00 pm
October 18 (Thursday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm J.L. Jordan Catholic School, 294 First Ave., Brockville
Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building
2 – 40 Campus Drive (Kemptville Campus Education and More Triple P parenting sessions will be posted
Community Hub) www.healthunit.org as they become available
this Fall. For other Triple P information, visit
Fighting and Aggression
www.triplep-parenting.ca
November 15 (Thursday) 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building
2 – 40 Campus Drive (Kemptville Campus Education and
Community Hub)
5PARENT EDUCATION
Breastfeeding Clinics Connections: Good Food for a
Our FREE breastfeeding clinic can provide you with Healthy Baby
information and support to give you the confidence An on-going prenatal nutrition program for
to know your baby is breastfeeding well. pregnant low-income and/or at risk women and
Consultations are one-on-one with registered teens. Free.
nurses who are trained to provide support to For more info. call Joane Morin at
breastfeeding families. For more information, please 1-888-284-2204, ext. 3106
refer to www.healthunit.org. You may drop in or
Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
make an appointment by calling the Health Action
Wesleyan Church, 33 Central Ave. E., Brockville
Line 1-800-660-5853
Breastfeeding support is offered at the following
Health Unit locations: Parent Education and Support
Parent-child interaction, baby-child check-ups
Brockville
and guest speakers. Free.
Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
458 Laurier Blvd., please use the clinic entrance at For more info. call Country Roads
the west side of the building Community Health Centre, Early Years Team
1-888-998-9927, ext. 246
Smiths Falls
(Mon. & Fri.) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Portland Group
st rd
25 Johnston St., please use the main entrance of the 1 and 3 Monday of the month
building 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Country Roads Community Health Centre
Gananoque and Kemptville
4319 Cove Rd.
Breastfeeding support is available by appointment
only. Delta Group
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2 and 4 Wednesday of the month
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Individual Parent Consultations
Delta Baptist Church, 24 King St.
By appointment with the Early Years Registered
Nurse. Content is flexible and can include topics Westport Group
st
such as prenatal care, labour and delivery, 4 Monday of the month
newborn care, postpartum period, infant feeding We will be joining Foley Mountain staff for their
and Triple P. Free. Forest Play Free Family Drop-In for 2018
10:00 am – 11:30 am
For more info. call Country Roads Community
Foley Mountain Conservation Area
Health Centre, Early Years Team
Foley Mountain Rd.
1-888-998-9927, ext. 246
Country Roads Community Health Centre
4319 Cove Rd., Portland
Country Roads Community Health Centre Notes and Quotes
79 Bedford St., Westport
Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin Parenting isn’t a
practice. It’s a
daily learning
experience.
6INFANT PROGRAMS
Baby Talk Baby Rhyme Time
Baby Talk is a drop-in group for mothers, fathers For parents and their babies, birth to 12 months,
and their babies’ age birth to one year. Come and focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes,
join this supportive and relaxed atmosphere. It is a songs and stories together in a group setting. Free.
chance to meet people, have your questions To register, call the EarlyON CFC
answered, and seek support around the care and 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
feeding of your baby. Each week a different topic Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
will be presented or information provided. Parents (Thursdays) 2:00 - 3:00 pm
may drop in and access information on a variety of Brockville EarlyON CFC
topics. A public health nurse from Leeds, Grenville, Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E.
Lanark and District Health Unit, visits once a month.
Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 20, 27 and Dec. 4, 11
Free.
(Tuesdays) 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Gananoque EarlyON CFC, 375 William St. S
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 20, 27
(Tuesdays) 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building
2 – 40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and
Community Hub)
Brockville EarlyON CFC
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E.
Kemptville EarlyON CFC
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Parish Hall Building
2 – 40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and
Community Hub)
Gananoque EarlyON CCF
Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Baby & Me
375 William St. S. Come and enjoy playtime with your infant in a ‘baby
friendly zone’. Each week there will be a baby
For more info. call the EarlyON CFC
related topic for discussion with resources. The
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374 or the
session will end with a story, songs and rhymes.
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Please, no older siblings.
1-800-660-5853
To register, call the EarlyON CFC
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Notes and Quotes
Oct. 11 – Nov. 29 (Thursdays) 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Talk to Me I’m Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School
490 Jessup St. (Hyde St. entrance)
Listening
7PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Toddler Time
Stories, music, crafts, finger plays and rhymes for
preschool aged children and their caregivers.
Birth - 3 years. Free.
For more info. call 613-924-2048 or
athenspl@bellnet.ca
Sept. 20 – June (school year) (Thursdays)
10:00 - 11:00 am
Township of Athens Public Library, 5 Central St.
Babytime
A drop-in program where half an hour is dedicated
to songs, rhymes and story time to help your baby’s
pre-literacy skills. A second half hour will be social
time for parents and children.
Birth - 3 years. Free.
For more info. call 613-658-5575 or
www.edcarlibrary.ca
October 4 – December 20 (Thursdays)
10:30 - 11:30 am
Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Public Library
Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson St.
Library Bookworms
Interactive family story time with books, music,
rhymes, early literacy and numeracy activities and
opportunities for co-operative play.
Birth - 4 years. Free.
For more info. call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424 or
lisa@brockvillelibrary.ca
Oct. 2 – Nov. 20 (Tuesdays) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Oct. 4 – Nov. 22 (Thursdays) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Notes and Quotes
To be in your children’s
memories tomorrow, Eency
you have to be in their lives today. Row Row Weency
- unknown Row Spider
Your Boat
8TODDLER & KINDER PROGRAMS
Feeding Your Toddler Merrickville Co-operative
Looking at your toddlers’ basic nutritional needs, Playgroup
tips for creating positive meal times and raising
A co-operative playgroup, all members are asked to
healthy eaters. Older children are welcome with
participate in the weekly running of the playgroup
another adult. Free.
such as: setting up, putting away toys/crafts and
To register, call the EarlyON CFC
taking care of coffee/tea in the kitchen. Every effort
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
is appreciated. Birth - 5 years. Free.
Oct. 11 (Thursday) 5:30 – 6:30 pm For more info. email
(during Pajama Jam) merrickvilleplaygroup@gmail.com
Kemptville EarlyON, Parish Hall Building Sept. – June (school year) (Wednesdays)
2 – 40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Hub) Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read St.
Notes and Quotes
Children learn
as they
Baby and Toddler Time
Families and caregivers are invited to drop-in to
play.
meet and socialize with their babies and toddlers in Most importantly,
our relaxed and comfortable library setting. Staff
will lead stories, songs, rhymes and action games
for a rounded morning of fun. We welcome busy in play children
little bodies and quiet watchers alike – everyone is
welcome! Birth - 5 years. Free.
For more info. call 613-382-2436
learn
www.gananoquelibrary.ca how to
Sept. 10 – Dec. 10 (Mondays) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St. learn.
- O. Fred Donaldson
9SCHOOL AGE & TEEN PROGRAMS
Scary Story Contest Creative Writing
Creative young writers have the opportunity to win Each month we work with a theme, exploring a
first ($25), second ($15) and third ($10) place prizes. writing concept and discuss our current project.
Exercise Your Mind
Young writers must finish an introductory library Participants, aged 13 to 25 years old, are
short story in 800 words or less. Entries may be encouraged to share their short stories during this
submitted individually or through school classes creative writing session. Free.
and will be judged by a special library panel. There For more info. call 613-658-5575 or
are two age categories: 6 – 10 years and 11 – 14 www.edcarlibrary.ca
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years. Free. Sept. 10 – Dec. 3 (2 Monday of each month)
To register or for more info. call 613-382-2436 6:00 – 7:00 pm
September 10 (Monday) Entry forms with intro-story Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Public Library
available. Cardinal Branch, 618 County Road 2
October 12 (Friday) Entries are due in.
October 29 (Tuesday) Winners are announced.
Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St. …And Body
Tinker Lab: Hack, Build, Create, Prescott Youth Centre (PYC)
Discovering Connections…
Play, Grow PYC is a safe drop-in recreational centre for youth
Tinker Labs provide endless opportunities for kids, ages 8 – 18 years old. We offer a variety of
ages 6 – 12, to explore and experiment in recreational and physical activities. Free.
a relaxed, unstructured way. It is as much a For more info. call 613-925-2004
philosophy as a physical space. We believe the September to June (school year) Mon. – Fri.
process is the product and encourage hands-on 4:00 – 7:30 pm
discovery, creativity and innovative thinking. Free. 490 Jessup St., Prescott (in T.R. Leger School)
For more info. call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424 use Hyde St. entrance to building.
or lisa@brockvillelibrary.ca
Oct. 4 – Nov. 22 (Thursdays) 3:30 – 5:00 pm Notes and
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Quotes
“Be yourself
everyone else
is already
taken.”
-Oscar Wilde
Connecting Discoveries
10FAMILY EVENTS
Story Time Saturdays Exploring Pottery
Families are invited to join in on the fun Saturday Come and join local potter, Krista Cameron, during
mornings. Exploring the magic of books, songs and Play and Learn. We will explore and create using
rhymes and engage in fun activities, together, clay. Creations will be taken to be fired in the kiln
promoting early literacy skills. Free. and returned at a later date. Free
For more info. call the EarlyON CFC To register call the EarlyON CFC
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:30 am October 22 (Monday) 9:00 – 11:00 am
Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building Gananoque EarlyON CFC, 375 William St. S.
2 – 40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and October 26 (Friday) 9:00 – 11:00 am
Community Hub)
Brockville EarlyON CFC
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E.
Reading is
Dreaming with Let’s Play Music Together
your Eyes Open Learn about music therapy with Cordon Purcell, all
while having fund singing, dancing and making
music with your child, birth to 6 years. It will be a
fun learning experience for both parents and
children during Play and Learn. Free.
For more info. call the EarlyON CFC
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Nov. 28 (Wednesday) 10:30 – 11:30 am
Brockville EarlyON CFC
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E.
Dec. 8 (Saturday) 10:00 – 11:30 am
Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building
2 – 40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and
Community Hub)
Notes and Quotes
tell me and
i’ll forget.
show me
and I may
remember.
involve me
and I learn.
- Benjamin Franklin
11FAMILY EVENTS
Trip to the Fire Station
Join us for a tour of the fire station. Climb into the
fire trucks and learn about fire prevention. Parents
and caregivers with their children birth – 6 years of
age. Meet at the fire station. Free.
To register call the EarlyON CFC
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
October 9 (Tuesday) 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Gananoque Fire Department, 340 Herbert St.
October 9 (Tuesday) 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Brockville Fire Station No. 2
360 Laurier Blvd.
Family Gym Time
Fire Engine Visiting EarlyON Enjoy being active with your children, age birth to 6
The fire engine will be visiting during Play and years, in the gym. We will run, play with balls,
Learn! Come and explore the fire engine and learn navigate an obstacle course, use a parachute and
about fire prevention. Free. more. Free.
For more info. call the EarlyON CFC For more info. call the EarlyON Centre
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
October 11 (Thursday) 10:00 – 11:00 am Beginning Oct. 12 (Fridays) 9:30 - 10:30 am
Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School (during Play and Learn)
490 Jessup St., Hyde St. entrance Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School Gym
October 20 (Saturday) 10:30 – 11:30 am 490 Jessup St., Prescott
Kemptville EarlyON CFC, Parish Hall Building Oct. 10, 24 and Dec. 12 (Wednesdays)
2 – 40 Campus Dr. (Kemptville Campus Education and 6:30 – 7:30 pm (during Pajama Jam)
Community Hub) Brockville EarlyON CFC
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E.
Just like reading and writing, children
have to learn how to move!
12FAMILY EVENTS
Ontario Public Library Week
Join us for treats as we thank you for using the library! See our website for details about special activities we
have planned, like a tea party! All ages are welcome. Free.
For more info. call 613-658-5575 or www.edcarlibrary.ca
October 13 – 20 (all week during library hours)
Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Public Library
618 County Road 2
Unravelled
Love to knit or crochet? Want to learn? Bring your projects along and socialize with other yarn-happy people in a
fun, relaxed environment. All ages. Young children should attend with an adult
For more info. call 613-342-3936, ext. 6424 or lisa@brockvillelibrary.ca
Oct. 2 – Nov. 2 (Tuesdays) 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St.
Discovery Packs Read to Every Kid Every Day
Come discover the Brockville Museum with our Parents and caregivers with children, birth – 12 years,
th
new Discovery Packs when you visit are invited to the 10 Annual Read to Every Kid Day
the museum! Filled with engaging and exhibit Wrap-up Event sponsored by Every Kid in our
based activities, Discovery Packs are Communities of Leeds & Grenville. Discover this
a great way for guests with young children to year’s winning books and enjoy the children’s
enjoy the museum together. entertainment. Free.
For children 10 and under. Free. For more info. call the EarlyON CFC
For more info. call 613-342-4397, ext. 6225 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374 or your public library
Year Round (Monday to Friday) www.everykid.on.ca
10:00 am to 5:00 pm Jan. 26, 2019 (Saturday) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Brockville Museum, 5 Henry St. Brockville Memorial Civic Centre, 60 Magedoma Dr.
Notes and Quotes
“…the library was my gateway
drug to a life of literacy, learning
& love; love of books, friends,
discovery & connection.
- Lisa Nalbone
13FAMILY EVENTS
LEGO Club
A program for children, age 5 to 10, and their caregivers where we build LEGO projects based on two different
building challenges, each week. Free.
For more info. call 613-924-2048 or athenspl@bellnet.ca
October to June (First two Fridays of each month) 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Township of Athens Public Library, 5 Central St.
LEGO Saturday
The Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Public Library has bins and bins of
LEGO available so come on in and build whatever you can dream
of! Please note: this program is not run by staff so parental
supervision is required. All ages are welcome. Free.
For more info. call 613-658-5575 or www.edcarlibrary.ca
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3 Saturday of each month 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson Street
4th Saturday of each month 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Cardinal Branch, 618 County Road 2
LEGO Family Christmas Village Building Contest
th
The 5 annual family-fun community display with LEGO. Set prizes for first, second and third place winners and
mini figures for all other participating children. The library provides use of their LEGO collection for families
wishing to enter, or families may use their own LEGO (no mixing permitted). Families submit their entry with a
name for their holiday/seasonal themed creation that are then displayed for two weeks for public admiration
and voting. Any family may submit 1 entry on a standard 10” x 10” baseplate. Free.
To register or for more info. call 613-382-2436
December 1 (Saturday) Entries are due.
December 3 – 13 Public voting takes place.
December 15 (Saturday) 1:00 pm
Winners are announced at library’s holiday party.
Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St.
14FAMILY EVENTS
Holiday Celebration
Join us for some holiday fun experiencing the
sights, smells and sounds of the holiday season!
For children birth to 6 years. Free.
For more info. call the EarlyON CFC
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
December 4 (Tuesday) 9:00 – 11:30 am
Prescott EarlyON CFC, TR Leger School Gym
490 Jessup St., Prescott
December 7 (Friday) 9:30 – 11:30 am
North Grenville Fire Department
259 Highway 44, Kemptville
December 11 (Tuesday) 9:00 – 11:30 am
Gananoque EarlyON CFC 9:00 – 11:30 am
375 William St. S.
December 14 (Friday) 9:00 – 11:30 am
Brockville EarlyON CFC
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E.
December 19 (Wednesday) 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Brockville EarlyON CFC
Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E.
December 21 (Friday) 9:30 – 11:30 am
(during Pop up Play)
Elgin, Rideau Lakes Public Library, 26 Halladay St. Watch for more details and locations.
Simply be one of the most beautiful sights and sounds in the world.
Holiday Sing-A-Long at Limerick
Forest Nature Play
Parents and caregivers with their children birth – 6
years of age are invited to bring their instrument
along and share a snack while celebrating the
holiday season. This event will be held in the
Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre. Free.
For more info. call the EarlyON Centre
1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
December 17 (Monday) 10:00 – 11:00 am
Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre
1175 Limerick Rd., Oxford Station
15OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Child Care Fee Subsidy
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Do You Need Help Reducing
manages and determines eligibility for child care fee
subsidies for residents of Leeds and Grenville under
your Child Care Costs?
the authority of the Child Care and Early Years Act.
Subsidies are available for children ranging from Families who live in Leeds and Grenville, who
birth to twelve years of age where the parent(s) need help with the cost of licensed child care,
is/are employed or enrolled in an educational or can apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy:
retraining program. Child care fee subsidy applies Do you currently use licensed child care?
only to contracted licensed child care settings. Would you like to use licensed child care
To make an appointment, call 613-342-3840 but find it too expensive?
or 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2351 Are you in school; or
Email: childcare@uclg.on.ca Are you working?
You could expect to pay:
Licensed Child Care
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Total FAMILY Income Per
Ministry of Education strive to foster social and Year Line 236 of your
$35,000 $80,000
Canada Revenue Agency
economic development in Ontario by investing in
Notice of assessment
and supporting an affordable, accessible and
# of Children
accountable child care system which benefits 1 2
birth – 12 years
children, their parents and caregivers and the Your Monthly
broader community. $882.00 $1,860.00
Child Care Cost
For more info. on licensed child care programs Cost with Fee Subsidy $125.00 $1,166.00
call 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2351
Email: childcare@uclg.on.ca A monthly savings of: $757.00 $694.00
Above figures are examples only. Actual cost
for your family will be calculated during the
Notes and Quotes application process.
Where learning
is the greatest
adventure of all. For more information about the program,
please contact us at 613-342-3840 or
1-800-267-8146, ext. 2351
email: childcare@uclg.on.ca
www.leedsgrenville.com
16OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Developmental Services of Leeds & Grenville, Children’s Services
Inclusive Child Care
This service enhances opportunities for the inclusion of children, birth to 12 years, with special needs in licensed
early learning and care programs throughout the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Inclusive Child Care
works in partnership with families and the community to promote the right of families to have access to child
care choices within their community, provide extra support for children in order to enable them to fully
participate in a licensed early learning and care program and be included with their peers, and support licensed
early learning and care programs in their efforts to develop and provide an inclusive child care environment.
For information or to make a referral call 1-866-544-5614 or 613-345-1290
Email: calmeida@dslg.ca
www.developmentalservices.com
Infant and Child Development Program
An early intervention program providing service and supports to infants/preschoolers (birth - age 5 years) and
their families in Leeds and Grenville. Any parent may refer if they have concerns about their baby’s
development. Community agency or professional individual may refer a child with the parent’s permission.
For more info. call Brockville General Hospital community based service, 613-345-1662
Individual Prenatal Education Prenatal Classes
Prenatal education tailored to individual interests, In-Person Prenatal Classes are led by Public Health
needs and availability. Choose from a variety of Nurses and run once per week for 4 weeks. Topics
topics. Facilitated by an Early Years Registered include having a healthy pregnancy, breastfeeding,
Nurse by appointment. Free. preparing for labour and delivery and caring for
For more info. call Country Roads Community your newborn and yourself.
Health Centre, Early Years Team, 1-888-998- Online Prenatal Course covers the same topics as
9927, ext. 246 the in-person classes and is ideal for families, who
Country Roads Community Health Centre have scheduling conflicts, like to learn at their own
4319 Cove Rd., Portland pace, are on bed rest or just want a refresher.
Country Roads Community Health Centre To register, call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
79 Bedford St., Westport District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853, ext. 2294
Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin Young Parent Prenatal Classes
These classes are led by a Public Health Nurse who
will provide a non-judge mental and open setting
for learning. The program uses videos, activities,
peer support, and open discussion to help people
learn how to have a healthy pregnancy.
For more info. call the Health Action Line
1-800-660-5853
17OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Ontario’s Enhanced 18-Month Well Baby Visit
18-month is a critical time in a child’s development and a visit to a health care provider at this time is important.
Ontario has a longer, more in depth visit at 18-months as it is the last in the series of scheduled health care visits
prior to a child starting school. During the visit, parents will have the opportunity to discuss their child’s growth
and development and ask any questions they may have regarding healthy child development, parenting, and
community resources. Free. For more info. call the Health Action line at Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District
Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853 or visit www.18monthvisit.ca
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
A Free program that provides home visits by public health nurses and home visitors to pregnant women
and families with children who have not yet started school. Home visits help you learn about:
Having a healthy pregnancy and birth
Connecting with your child(ren)
How children grow and develop as well as what you can do to help
Being a parent
Breastfeeding, food and healthy nutrition
Taking care of yourself and your family
Other services available to you and your child in your community
There is no cost to you for the program and your participation is voluntary.
For more info. call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO)
Consists of 3 dental programs for eligible children 17 years and younger:
1. HSO Emergency Program - Child has an urgent dental need, such as pain, infection, or large visual decay
and the cost of dental treatment would create a financial hardship.
2. HSO Basic Program (Core) - Family must meet an income level to qualify, based on the number of
children 17 and under in the family.
3. Preventive Services Program (PSO) - Child has a preventive dental need (scaling, fluoride, and/or dental
sealants) and the cost would create a financial hardship.
4. Preventive treatment must be provided by Health Unit dental staff.
Note: Families with access to other dental insurance may still be eligible to apply.
For more info. contact the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
1-800-660-5853 or www.healthunit.org
Visit www.ontario.ca/healthysmiles
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18OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
First Year, First Visit
Open to all residents of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark that have children birth - 4 years of age. This allows the
parents and caregivers to discuss proper oral care for infants and young children to observe any signs of early
childhood tooth decay at an early stage. Age Group: birth - 4 years. Free.
For more info. contact Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853 or
www.healthunit.org
By appointment: (Mon. - Fri.) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Health Unit Offices and Family and Child Groups at various locations in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark.
Fluoride Varnish Program
The Oral Health Program of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit supports the evidence that
applying fluoride varnish is a safe and effective part of a cavity prevention program. Please check with your
dental provider to find out how fluoride varnish can benefit your child. Age Group: birth - 6 years (also available
7 - 17 years). Free.
For more info. contact the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, 1-800-660-5853 or
www.healthunit.org
By appointment: (Mon. - Fri.) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Health Unit Offices and Family and Child Groups at various locations in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark.
Positive Opportunity Partnerships Making Play Possible
(POP) for Kids Making Play Possible endeavors to give all children
and youth living in Leeds & Grenville the
P.O.P. is a service dedicated to ensuring that
opportunity to engage in play regardless of the
recreational opportunities exist in our community
barriers which they face. These barriers may be
for children and youth who would not ordinarily be
financial, geographic or physical and/or mental
able afford the cost of participation. Available to
health difficulties.
residents of Town of Gananoque and Township of
Leeds & Thousand Islands Participation in recreation and social opportunities
For more info. call Parks and Recreation Dept. are important to a child’s healthy development.
613-382-2149, ext. 1411 Every child and youth within Leeds & Grenville
deserves a chance to learn, grow and have fun by
having access to these kinds of opportunities.
Being involved in recreational experiences is
important to helping kids be mentally and
physically healthy. Children need to have fun, feel
important, build skills, feel proud, have adult role
models, be respected, hang out with other kids, be
unique and feel involved.
For more info. call 1-800-809-2494
19OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Autism Ontario Children’s Mental Health of Leeds
Autism is a developmental disorder affecting the & Grenville Walk-in Clinic
brain’s normal development of a person’s social and
For more info., call 1-800-809-2494
communication skills. Diagnosis of autism usually
Wednesdays 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
occurs in early childhood. These services are located
(last appointment at 5:30 pm) Free.
outside of Leeds & Grenville, but provide service to
779 Chelsea St., Suite BU, Brockville
Leeds & Grenville.
For more info. call 613-507-7896, ext. 502
Kingston Chapter, 361 Montreal St., Kingston
Children’s Mental Health of Leeds
& Grenville
Language Express Preschool Children’s Mental Health provides services for
children and their parents, with our Early Years team
Speech and Language Program focusing upon the emotional, behavioural needs of
Language Express provides speech and language
children under six. We provide in home visits, early
assessment and therapy services for young children
intervention if you are concerned about your child’s
in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Counties. Services
mental health and we work with parents to prepare
are free and are available from birth until the end of
for kindergarten transitions and offer a range of
junior kindergarten. Don’t wait and see! We can
Triple P individual and group learning activities.
help your child and provide helpful ideas for you
There are no charges for services as funding is
and your child’s caregivers or teachers.
provided by the Ministry of Children and Youth
When to get help:
Services.
If your child is not meeting all of the
Parents can call our Prompt Services at
communication milestones for his/her age. Check
1-800-809-2494 and ask for help.
the milestones at www.language-express.ca
If your child is stuttering
If your child’s play or social interaction
seems different from other children the
same age.
If your child’s voice doesn’t sound right.
If your child has a diagnosis, such as:
hearing loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or
developmental delay.
Our referral deadline has changed. Children born in
2014 must be referred by November 30, 2018. After
this date we will continue to accept referrals for
children born in 2015 or later.
For information or to make a referral call
communicate
1-888-503-8885 or visit
www.language-express.ca Play talk
read write learn
grow
20OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Nipissing District Developmental Don’t play “wait and see”
with your child’s development
Screen
NDDS™ is a developmental checklist that follows
your child from one month of age to six years.
It provides a snapshot in time of your child's
development, and a starting point for discussion
with a health/child care professional. These
checklists are available to all residents of Ontario
free of charge. To obtain a copy of the NDDS visit
your local EarlyON CFC or visit
www.ndds.ca/ontario
Canada Learning Bond
The Canada Learning Bond is $500 offered by the Government of Canada to help you start saving for your child’s
education after high school. Plus, your child could get $100 every year until he or she turns 15 years old to a
maximum of $2000!
For more info. call 1-800-622-6232 or
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/learning-bond.html
Kids Help Phone
If you are a young person and are struggling with a problem big or small, please contact the Kids Help
Phone. Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only national 24-hour bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web
counselling and referral service for children and youth. Our service is completely anonymous and confidential,
we don’t trace calls, we don’t have call display. You don’t even have to tell us your name if you don’t want to.
To contact us call 1-800-668-6868 or on-line at www.kidshelpphone.ca
Health Action Line
The Health Action Line is a toll free public health information line available weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
To contact us, call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit 1-800-660-5853
Mental Health Hotline
The Mental Health Helpline provides information and mental health services in Ontario. A helpful Information
and Referral Specialist will answer your call 24 hours a day. Our service is free and confidential.
To contact us, call 1-866-531-2600
21OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Telehealth Ontario
Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential service you can call to get health advice or information. A Registered
Nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To contact us call 1-866-797-0007
211 Eastern Ontario
211 is a helpline and online database of Ontario’s community and social services. Free.
For more info. call 211 or go to www.211ontario.ca
Ontario Poison Centre
The Ontario Poison Centre is a telephone toxicology consultation service providing expert poison advice 24
hours a day to the public and health-care professionals in Ontario. Our staff includes nurses, pharmacists and
physicians highly trained in treating poisonings and drug verdoses. Poisonings can happen to anyone at any
time. We are here to help you. If you think someone has been poisoned call us right away.
To contact us call 1-800-268-9017
For more information please call 1-866-433-8933, ext. 2374
Email: EarlyON@uclg.on.ca
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