Record #: BRU0815
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides a place where parents and caregivers can:

  • participate with their children in a wide range of indoor and outdoor programs and activities
  • receive answers to questions about child development
  • receive information about programs and services that are available for young children
  • feel a sense of belonging while engaging in a community of early years professionals, parents and caregivers
  • stay connected on Facebook

Range of free services include:

  • early learning and literacy programs/activities for parents and their children
  • programs that support parents and caregivers of young children in all aspects of early child development
  • information, support, resources and education for parents and caregivers

Bruce County EarlyON Educators are available to answer development questions or concerns and support with activity ideas. Call or send a private message on Facebook.

EarlyON Mildmay provides mobile service to Teeswater and Walkerton:

  • EarlyON Teeswater: Registration required. 8 Gordon Street W., Sacred Heart School Gymnasium. Buzz in at school main entrance and sign Visitor Log upon entry and exit. Operates at this location Sept-June. Summer program as per the schedule.
  • EarlyON Walkerton: Registration required. 150 Hamilton Street., Walkerton Community Centre main floor. Enter through main entrance and turn right and go upstairs. If elevator is needed, please let staff know at time of registration. Operates at this location Sept-June. Summer program as per the schedule.

For Grandfriends at Long Term Care Homes, Outdoor and Library programs locations and times, see schedule for details. To learn more about these and other programs call an EarlyON Educator at 1-800-616-8116.

Service Details

Hours See Bruce County EarlyON Program Schedule and Program Hours on Facebook EarlyON Bruce County Schedule
Areas Served Brockton ; South Bruce
Eligibility Unless otherwise specified in the schedule program descriptions, all programs are for newborn to age six.
Application A short electronic registration form is completed at first visit.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Mildmay
Address & Map Mildmay Carrick Complex
24 Vincent St
Mildmay, ON
Canada N0G 2J0
Physical Access Building is accessible and elevator to program area. Assistance with door to EarlyON space may be required.

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-800-616-8116, Toll Free
E-Mail earlyon@brucecounty.on.ca
Website https://brucecounty.on.ca/human-services/earlyon
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarlyONBruceCounty
Primary Contact Amanda Dosman-Schwippl, Early Years Educator; Email: adosmanschwippl@brucecounty.on.ca
Alternate Contact Kathy Johnston, Early Years Supervisor; Phone: 1-800-265-3022; Email: kjohnston@brucecounty.on.ca
Mailing Address c/o Kathy Johnston, PO Box 399 
Walkerton Administration Building, 30 Park St 
Walkerton, ON 
Canada N0G 2V0

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