Services include:

• Early learning drop-in programs for any parents/caregivers and children
• Parenting programs in Tamil, Portuguese, Mandarin and Spanish
• Parent education and support groups
• Information about pregnancy and parenting
• Health programs such as dietitian visits and public health nurses
• A pregnancy / pre-natal nutrition program
• Preschool programs that help children get ready for kindergarten
• Information and links to other services in the community
• Training programs and volunteer opportunities!

To see our Early Years Program Calendar please click the Word icon at left. The calendar includes a community map and description of the programs. OR Please call us directly at (416) 588-3755 and speak with any of our staff at anytime!
 

Occasional child care for children birth to age six
Parent Relief is a respite child care program offered on Mondays from 1:00 to 5:00p.m. The program requires pre-registration. Parents can access parent relief once a month. Please contact (416) 588-3755 ext 550/552 to book a spot.
 

For Children Ages Six to Twelve Years
If your child is between the ages of six to twelve then join us for our exciting day camp programs. Children will learn a sense of community; develop positive relationships and take part in creative, skill-building activities. Camp programs also provide a variety of trips and outings in and around the city. We offer camps in March, July and August. Children must live in the Davenport catchment to be eligible.

March Break Camp
March 2010: 9:00a.m-4:30p.m.
Extended Care 8:30a.m. – 9:00 a.m. / 4:30p.m. – 5:30p.m.
Please register by phone by calling (416) 588-3755

Summer Day Camp
Summer Day Camp July/August 2010: 9:00a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Extended Care 8:30a.m. – 9:00 a.m. / 4:30p.m. – 5:30p.m.
Please register by phone on April 26th 2010. Call (416) 588-3755 ext 550.

Summer Day/March Break camp is for children living in the area bordered by Bloor St, Ossington Ave, the CN Railway line and St Clair Ave.
 

Are You a Parent Concerned About Your Community?
Parents for Action Now (PfAN) is a  group of concerned West End Toronto parents who are interested in building skills and  discussing issues that affect families in their community.  PfAN has worked on supporting issues such as poverty, access to childcare and community safety. This group is offered through St Christopher House. Please contact (416) 536-1234 x 27 for more information.
 

Is Your Family Ready for School? Ready for School Connects is a program for newcomers and their children to help ease the transition to school in Canada.
Parents can learn more about the Canadian school system and how to help their children prepare for school. Children can improve their English, make friends, and build their independence skills.

“This is so important for newcomers.” – Parent

Activities Include:

• 2 week summer programs
• Healthy Child Screening events
• Follow-up once the children have started school
• Training for community partners

“We have learned a lot about school. It’s very different from back home. I have learned how to be involved in schools.” – Parent

“This has been the most important program I have attended since coming to Canada.” – Parent

If you are interested in running a Ready for School Connects program in your community or would like more information about the program, visit our website at www.rfsc.ca to see our Staff Training Toolkit and RfSC Film.

Please contact Rachel McGarry, Program Manager with any questions at (416) 588-3755 ext. 555 or r.mcgarry@dpnc.ca
 

• Growing Up Healthy Downtown
• East York East Toronto Family Resources
• Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
• Four Villages Community Health Centre
• Crescent Town School
• Secord School
• George Webster School
• People for Education
• Macaulay Child Development Centre
• United Way Toronto
• Toronto Community Foundation