EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Ryerson has an EarlyON Child and Family Centre, a free program for parents and caregivers with children from infants to 6 years of age. Please come and visit the centre any time during program hours; it is a place where children can play, explore and learn and enjoy a nutritious snack. You will make connections with other families and receive information about programs and services in the community. EarlyON centres in the TDSB provide an opportunity to become familiar with schools and build relationships with the school staff. It is a friendly place with a qualified early-years professional who will welcome you and offer a program that supports children’s learning and development. Free. No pre-registration required. Drop in any time during program hours. For more information, please call 416-394-2104.
George Brown Fashion District Daycare
Fashion District Ryerson Child Care Centre opened in the fall of 1990 and is located within Ryerson Public School at Bathurst and Dundas. We offer a kindergarten program that is blended with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to provide a seamless day approach to learning. We also offer a before and after School program for children ages 6-10 years. Our centre serves as a model lab school for the diploma and degree programs in the school of early childhood, and provides a training ground where college students are supported in developing their skills in working with children and families as they complete the hands on component of their academic program. George Brown Fashion District Daycare Website, phone: 416-415-2505.
Cecil Community Centre
Cecil Community Centre is a not-for-profit, multi-service neighbourhood centre that offers a broad range of recreational, educational, social, cultural and capacity-building programs to local area residents. For over 40 years, the Centre has played a vital role in the lives of community members of all ages. Our centre provides programs and services for children, youth, adults and seniors. Programs include a Family Resource Program, Community Drop-in, After School Program, and Youth Program. Cecil Community Centre Website, 58 Cecil Street, phone: 416-392-1090.
St. Stephen's Community House
St. Stephen's Community House is a unique, community-based social service agency that has been serving the needs of Kensington Market and surrounding neighbourhoods in downtown West Toronto since 1962. Operating with a staff of more than 150 people and with the support of almost 400 volunteers, we provide services for more than 32,000 people a year. St. Stephen's addresses the most pressing issues in its community - poverty, hunger, homelessness, unemployment, isolation, conflict and violence, AIDS, racism, youth alienation and the integration of refugees and immigrants. 260 Augusta Avenue, phone: 416-925-2103.
Scadding Court Community Centre
SCCC offers a number of programs and services to our community. These include sports-focused programs for all ages such as swimming, basketball, badminton, seniors programs, programming for young adults, children’s programs, drop-ins, one-on-one support and referrals, programs and services for newcomers to Canada, healthcare programs, urban agriculture programming, community kitchens, and much more! Scadding Court Website, 707 Dundas St. W., Toronto, phone: 416-392-0335.