Ages and Stages Development Check In: One on One Sessions with Certified EarlyON Professional
Come explore your child’s development: Book a one on one session with our certified EarlyON professional who is trained in the Ages and Stages Questionnaire/Developmental Support Plan through the Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion and the Hospital for Sick Children Toronto.
What do these sessions look like?
You can book an individual time slot for you and your child. Come and play in our EarlyON space while discussing your child’s development. An Ages and Stages questionnaire will be available to fill out before or during the session. You and our certified staff will create a developmental support plan together to help support your child and focus on current and developing skills. Resource and Referral support is available as well. Please click here to book.
Who are these sessions for?
Parents with children 0-6 years old
Parent’s who are looking to learn more about if their child is on track developmentally, how they can support their child’s development or parents who may have concerns about their child’s development.
Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.
Ages and Stages Development Check In: One on One Sessions with Certified EarlyON Professional
Come explore your child’s development: Book a one on one session with our certified EarlyON professional who is trained in the Ages and Stages Questionnaire/Developmental Support Plan through the Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion and the Hospital for Sick Children Toronto.
What do these sessions look like?
You can book an individual time slot for you and your child. Come and play in our EarlyON space while discussing your child’s development. An Ages and Stages questionnaire will be available to fill out before or during the session. You and our certified staff will create a developmental support plan together to help support your child and focus on current and developing skills. Resource and Referral support is available as well.
Who are these sessions for?
Parents with children 0-6 years old
Parent’s who are looking to learn more about if their child is on track developmentally, how they can support their child’s development or parents who may have concerns about their child’s development.
Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.
Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.
RFC Closed
Rural Family Connections will be closed Tuesday, July 1st for the Canada Day Holiday.
Last day of Regular Playgroups
June 25th is the last day of regular playgroups for the summer. Playgroups in the Park will resume on July 7th. Please click here to see our Playgroup in the Park Calendars for July and August.
EarlyON Fun Day Celebration (Greely)
Join us during our regular Greely Playgroup for our EarlyON Fun Day! Well will have lots of fun activities and some special guests.
Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.
Sun Safety Info & Activities (Greely)
Join us during our regular Greely Playgroup for some info about sun safety and fun activities.
Sun Safety Info & Activities (Osgoode)
Join us during our regular Osgoode Playgroup for some info about sun safety and fun activities.
RFC's 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck
Join us Saturday, June 14th for our 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck in partnership with The Metcalfe Farmers Market.
The event takes place at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds.
Father's Day Playgroup
Join us at both our Metcalfe and Osgoode locations for a special Father’s Day Playgroup!
Sun Safety Info & Activities (Kars)
Join us during our regular Kars Playgroup for some info about sun safety and fun activities.
Sun Safety Info & Activities (North Gower)
Join us during our regular North Gower Playgroup for some Info about sun safety and fun activities.
Tummy Time Express with Take Home Activity!
Come explore different ways to do tummy time with your infant and connect with other parents.
This workshop will take place at our Metcalfe location. Please click here to register.
Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Chat with On the Pulse Counselling
Join us during our Lullababies Playgroup for a Parent/Caregiver Chat with On the Pulse Counselling.
Early Nature Explorers (Greely Village Park)
Join us at Greely Village Park from 10am-12pm for fun nature hunts/exploration and outdoor activities! Our setup will be at the gazebo and play structure area.
Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.
Early Nature Explorers (Greely Village Park)
Join us at Greely Village Park from 10am-12pm for fun nature hunts/exploration and outdoor activities! Our setup will be at the gazebo and play structure area.
Early Nature Explorers (Greely Village Park)
Join us at Greely Village Park from 10am-12pm for fun nature hunts/exploration and outdoor activities! Our setup will be at the gazebo and play structure area.
Exploring Playdough/Fine Motor Skills (Kars)
Join us during our regular Kars Playgroup as we explore Playdough and how it enhances our fine motor skills.
Parenting in Ottawa Drop In
Parents can meet in person with a Public Health Nurse to have their babies weighed, discuss their child’s growth and development, receive parenting guidance, receive breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, get connected with community resources and more.
Who can attend:
Expectant parents
Parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age
No appointment necessary. Clients can drop in during the clinic’s hours. Clients do not need OHIP coverage to receive services. Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.
Police Officer Visit (Greely)
Stop by Greely Playgroup on Tuesday to meet a Police Officer!
RFC & MNS Closed
Rural Family Connections, EarlyON programs and the Metcalfe Nursery School are closed May 19th.
Early Nature Explorers (Greely Village Park)
Join us at Greely Village Park from 10am-12pm for fun nature hunts/exploration and outdoor activities! Our setup will be at the gazebo and play structure area.
Using Visual Supports (North Gower)
This info session will run during the regular North Gower Playgroup. We will explore what visual supports are and will demonstrate how to use various visual supports to help young children with transitions and daily routines. This is geared towards children aged 18 months-6 years old.
Baby & Me Yoga with Laura Mei
Baby & Me Yoga with Laura Mei will take place at our Metcalfe location. Please click here to register for this workshop. This is for infants who are not crawling yet (approx. 0-6 months).
Caregiver & Child: Making Story Stones (Osgoode)
Join us during the regular Osgoode Playgroup for a Caregiver & Child workshop where we will make Story Stones.
Mother's Day
Happy Mothers Day to all Moms!
“Mother's love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” -Marion C. Garretty
Mother's Day Playgroup
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Playgroup at both our Metcalfe and Osgoode locations.