Bruce County. Human Services Children's Services, EarlyON Chesley, EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Bruce County. Human Services Children's Services

Site: EarlyON Chesley

Service: EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Record #: GBA1494

Last Modified: 31 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Public Comments	Paisley location is new and begins August 8, 2024. July programs are outdoors and locations vary. Best for Paisley participants to call 1-800-616-8116 and speak to an Educator.
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: https://www.facebook.com/EarlyONBruceCounty
Primary Contact	Kim Burrows, Early Years Educator; Email: kburrows@brucecounty.on.ca
Alternate Contact	Kathy Johnston, Early Years Supervisor; Phone: 1-800-265-3022; Email: kjohnston@brucecounty.on.ca

Addresses and Location

Located In Community	Arran-Elderslie
Address	Chesley District Community School, 231 4th Ave SE Arran-Elderslie, ON Canada N0G 2L0
Mailing Address	c/o Kathy Johnston, PO Box 399 Corporation of the County of Bruce, Walkerton Administration, 30 Park St Walkerton, ON Canada N0G 2V0
Physical Access	When registering for Walkerton programs, please indicate if you require an accessible entrance/elevator and staff will direct you to the best entrance for your needs.

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 Chesley provides mobile service to Paisley and Tara:

EarlyON Paisley: Registration required. 381 Queen Street N Paisley Community Centre upstairs in the community hall beside the Library. Accessible by stairs or elevator.
EarlyON Tara: Registration required. 150 Hamilton Street Tara Community Centre main floor. Enter through main arena entrance and turn right to enter EarlyON program area. 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	Arran-Elderslie
Eligibility	Ages: 6 year(s) and under 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
Print Material	Various flyers and information available from Public Health, Speech and Language, Preschool Resource, Keystone, and more.