This workshop consists of five 90 minute sessions: 1:30pm-3pm - Tuesday April 7th, Thursday April 9th, Tuesday April 14th, Thursday April 16th, Tuesday April 21st Each session we will explore different strokes and techniques. Registration is for all 5 sessions. Please click here to register.
Please Note: This is for infants who are not crawling yet (approx. 0-6 months old). You will need to bring a receiving blanket or towel to this session.

This workshop consists of five 90 minute sessions: 1:30pm-3pm - Tuesday April 7th, Thursday April 9th, Tuesday April 14th, Thursday April 16th, Tuesday April 21st Each session we will explore different strokes and techniques. Registration is for all 5 sessions. Please click here to register.
Please Note: This is for infants who are not crawling yet (approx. 0-6 months old). You will need to bring a receiving blanket or towel to this session.

Rural Family Connections office, EarlyON Programs and the Metcalfe Nursery School are closed on April 6 for Easter Monday.

Rural Family Connections office, EarlyON Programs and the Metcalfe Nursery School are closed on April 3 for Good Friday.

Join us for a morning of outdoor play stations behind the Greely Community Centre - Make sure to wear your outdoor gear for maximum fun. The indoor playgroup space will also be open. This special programming is weather dependent - cancellations will be posted on the RFC EarlyON Facebook page.

Join us for a hands-on activity stations all about supporting fine motor development in infants, toddlers and preschoolers! Learn how everyday play helps build the small hand and finger muscles children need for feeding, dressing, drawing, and early writing.

We’ll explore simple, low-cost activities you can use at home, talk about what’s typical for different ages, and share easy ways to encourage independence. Families will also receive a fine motor take-home kit and activity ideas to keep the learning going at home. 

Join us for a supportive and practical workshop designed to help parents navigate toilet learning with confidence. We’ll explore signs of readiness, different approaches, common challenges, and how to support your child in a calm, pressure-free way. This session focuses on development, emotional readiness, and realistic expectations — not trends or one “right” method.

Perfect for parents and caregivers of children 18 months to 4 years who are preparing for or currently in the toilet learning stage. Parents/caregivers with infants are also welcome to come. 

Children are welcome to come - however keep in mind it is a small space, and part of the room will be set up for the workshop. 

Please click here to register.

Story Adventures at Playgroup! Come explore "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" with us through fun activities and celebrate EID during our regular playgroups in Metcalfe & Osgoode!

Come engage with a variety of science/sensory activities at our Kars location.

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.

Come explore "The Paper Bag Princess" with us through fun activities during our regular playgroups in Metcalfe & North Gower.

Come engage with a variety of science/sensory activities at our Metcalfe location.

Come explore "We're Going on Bear Hunt" with us through fun activities during our regular playgroups in Metcalfe & Osgoode.

Learn about how you can help prepare your little one for school and what skills are important to focus on to set everyone up for a smoother transition. This information session will take place during our regular Kars playgroup.

Learn about planning for the 4th trimester so "YOU" the parents can thrive, not just survive. This virtual session is geared towards expecting parents or parents who are postpartum with an infant (0-4 months old).

*Please Note: A link will be sent by email prior to the session.

Please click here to register.

*Please note that this session has been rescheduled from its original date on February 25, 2026.

Join us for a hands-on activity stations all about supporting fine motor development in infants, toddlers and preschoolers! Learn how everyday play helps build the small hand and finger muscles children need for feeding, dressing, drawing, and early writing.

We’ll explore simple, low-cost activities you can use at home, talk about what’s typical for different ages, and share easy ways to encourage independence. Families will also receive a fine motor take-home kit and activity ideas to keep the learning going at home. 

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.

Learn about how you can help prepare your little one for school and what skills are important to focus on to set everyone up for a smoother transition. This information session will take place during our regular Greely playgroup.

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.

Join us during our North Gower Playgroup for a hands-on information session where parents/caregivers can learn what busy bins are and simple, engaging busy bin ideas to support their child's play, independence, and learning at home. Families will explore easy, low-prep activities and leave with practical tools to use right away.

This session blends gentle yoga for moms with playful, developmentally rich sensory activities for babies in their first six months—think soft movement, sensory exploration, and lots of sweet smiles. This calm, nurturing class offers a joyful space to bond, breathe, and be present with your little one. Essential oils will be used during class; please inform the instructor of any allergies. **Please bring your own yoga mat. 

This session is recommended for infants who are not fully mobile. 

Please click here to register.

Join us during our Osgoode Playgroup for a hands-on information session where parents/caregivers can learn what busy bins are and simple, engaging busy bin ideas to support their child's play, independence, and learning at home. Families will explore easy, low-prep activities and leave with practical tools to use right away.

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.

Rural Family Connections office, EarlyON Programs and the Metcalfe Nursery School are closed on Februrary 16 for Family Day.

Join us at both our Metcalfe and Osgoode Playgroups as we celebrate Valentines day!

Snow Much Fun Day ❄️☃️
Join us on February 11th for a morning of Snow Much Fun with EarlyON and the Metcalfe Library! We’ll be hosting Open Doors programming, giving families the chance to move freely between two fun-filled spaces.

Visit the Metcalfe EarlyON space (downstairs) from 9:00–11:30am for snow-themed activities and play. Then head upstairs to the Metcalfe Library for drop-in crafts starting at 10:00am.

Come and go between both programs throughout the morning and enjoy a cozy winter day of play, creativity, and connection! ❄️💙

Stop by Greely during our regular playgroup for an Infant/Child Sleep Information Session Q&A with the Happy Sleep Company.

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.

Join us during our Kars Playgroup for a fun and interactive session where parents/caregivers learn simple ways to build early literacy skills through songs, stories, and play. Families will create a story glove and discover easy strategies to support language & literacy development at home.

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.