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Programs
Family Space Early ON Playgroups
Play and learn with your child
Enjoy a variety of age-appropriate activities
Share materials that will help your child develop skills
Discover ways to help your child learn
Chat with other parents, caregivers and early years professionals
Get information, resources and support
“We love going to playgroup right in our neighbourhood and connecting with other families in our community.”
-Sherrie
You are invited to drop into our family-friendly comfortable spaces located in:
• Belleville, Trenton, Deseronto, Frankford, Madoc, Marmora & Tweed
Find locations and learn more about EarlyON playgroups for your children.
Family Space Programs
At Family Space we take pride in providing you and your family with a place where you can be comfortable. Everyday we bring our love for what we do and share it with anyone that walks through the door. These programs are great for getting out of the house and meeting other families. We look forward to seeing you there!
Station Street
100 Station Street, Belleville
Join Julie for a four week infant massage class. Registration required. To register email Julie at [email protected]
Trenton - Trent River Public School- Monday's 10am-11:30am
Belleville - Station St. - Tuesday's & Thursdays 10am-11:30am
Madoc - Madoc Public School 10am-11:30am
The baby club is for babies from birth to 12 months, moms, dads, and caregivers where you can:
- Socialize with other parents and their babies
- Get support and guidance as a new parent
- Get information and resources
- Ask questions and share ideas
- Learn from visiting professionals
- Get Free childcare for older siblings (Station Street Baby Club only)
Station Street
100 Station Street , Belleville
Last Tuesday of each month. September - May 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Daddy'n me is a lively play-based program for men and their children birth to six years. If you are a dad, grandpa, uncle or caring neighbour, you are invited to hang out with us.
The program is offered in partnership with Children's Mental Health and First Adventure Child Development Centre. The services are free. Daddy'n me participants will enjoy:
Daddy'n me participants will enjoy:
- Exclusive use of Family Space playrooms
- A light dinner
- a variety of exciting activities
- active playtime and early learning playroom
- A special planned activity and story telling time
- The opportunity to chat with other men and their children
- Support and resources from male early years professionals
Family Space Quinte Inc.
100 Station Street, Belleville
Tuesdays 11:30am- 1:00pm
A place to connect with other moms, discuss your experiences, ask any questions you might have and learn about feeding your baby.
Creating a safe environment for your children to learn and socialize in, is just one of the many things we strive for. With these programs we are able to focus on your family's individual needs.
Licensed Home Child Care is a valuable service for families of children living in the South and Centre Hastings area. Quality care is provided for your child in the home of the approved Caregiver. Our program is licensed by the Ministry of Education.
The Resource Consultant Program is a service for families of children birth to twelve years who have special needs, or require extra support to access licensed childcare in Hastings County. The services are free.
You can access our services if you:
- Have your child enrolled or wish to have your child participate programs including Nursery Schools, Day Care Centres, Licensed Home Child Care, School-Age Programs,
You can make a referral to the Resource Consultant Program if you:
- are the parent/guardian of the child
- have consent from the child's parent/guardian
A Resource Consultant can support your family by:
- sharing information, resources and providing support
- talking with you about your priorities, needs and choices
- connecting you to resources and services in your community
- assisting you in choosing appropriate programs
- fostering and promoting inclusion for your child in the child care setting
- helping you complete applications for funding
- partnering with you to transition your child into school
Your Resource Consultant can also support staff at the licensed child care program by:
- providing funding to hire extra staff to foster and promote inclusion
- training staff in ways to develop inclusive child care settings
- consulting with staff while visiting your child in the program
- sharing resources
It takes a village or a really great Family Space!
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