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

Bruce County. Human Services Children's Services

Site: EarlyON Wiarton

Service: EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Record #: GBA1500

Last Modified: 31 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2024

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: https://www.facebook.com/EarlyONBruceCounty
Primary Contact	Carleigh Peckford, Early Years Educator; Email: cpeckford@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	South Bruce Peninsula
Address	Peninsula Shores District School; 115 George St South Bruce Peninsula, ON Canada N0H 2T0
Mailing Address	c/o Kathy Johnston, PO Box 399 Corporation of the County of Bruce, Walkerton Administration, 30 Park St Brockton, ON Canada N0G 2V0
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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
Indigenous Cultural Teachings in partnership with M'Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre offered Monday mornings.

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 Wiarton provides mobile service to Lion's Head, Tobermory, and Wiarton Community Centre:

EarlyON Lion's Head: Registration required. 4 Tackabury Street, Lion's Head Community Centre
EarlyON Tobermory: Registration required. 22 Bay Street South, Bruce County Library Tobermory Branch
EarlyON Wiarton Mobile Service for Active Explorers: 526 Taylor Street, upstairs in community hall. Access by stairs or elevator.

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	Chippewas of Nawash First Nation ; Northern Bruce Peninsula ; South Bruce Peninsula
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	Weekly Indigenous Cultural Teachings in partnership with M'Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre. This program is on pause as the Indigenous Facilitator role vacancy is filled.
Fees	None
Print Material	Brochures