| The East End Children's Centre is a wonderful place for parents and caregivers to bring children for play time, events and educational courses. -- Belinda H. |
| East End Children's Centre |
Drop-in, Share, Learn, Connect
East End Children's Centre (EECC) is a
project of The East End Child/Parent
Development Centre of Metro Toronto.
Known to some as; Kimbourne, Terry
Fox, or Presteign, our children's centres
offer FREE drop-in programs located in
the east end of the city of Toronto.
Each location welcomes parents,
grandparents, guardians and caregivers
to drop-in and spend time with infant,
toddler and preschool children (aged
birth to senior kindergarten).
Our toy filled centres offer a FREE
snack, circle time and a daily craft. No
registration is required to participate.
East End Children's Centre is a
non-profit organization and a registered
charity.
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The “Drop-In”
This is where babies, toddlers &
preschool children come to play and
learn with their parents,
grandparents or other caregivers.
Programming is informal, and
includes creative activities, a healthy
snack, circle time, imaginative play,
as well as reading and other literacy
activities. Hours vary by location.
Family Math & Literacy
These programs are for children 3 ½
- 5 years old, and a parent or
grandparent. Math & Literacy
concepts are explored through play-
based activities such as songs,
rhymes, creative construction
projects, and games. Family Math &
Literacy programs are offered
throughout the year in various
locations, and require pre-
registration.
This is where babies, toddlers &
preschool children come to play and
learn with their parents,
grandparents or other caregivers.
Programming is informal, and
includes creative activities, a healthy
snack, circle time, imaginative play,
as well as reading and other literacy
activities. Hours vary by location.
Family Math & Literacy
These programs are for children 3 ½
- 5 years old, and a parent or
grandparent. Math & Literacy
concepts are explored through play-
based activities such as songs,
rhymes, creative construction
projects, and games. Family Math &
Literacy programs are offered
throughout the year in various
locations, and require pre-
registration.
Clothing Exchange
Families may participate in the
recycling of gently used children’s
clothing – share items your child has
outgrown or take home a perfectly
good snowsuit, infant sleeper or
Halloween costume. Clothing
contributed to our clothing exchange
should be in good condition: no
tears or stains.
Toy & Resource Lending
At our Terry Fox & Kimbourne sites,
a shelf containing toys for lending is
accessible to parents and care
providers. Children’s books,
resource books and tapes are also
available and can be accessed by
request. Toys and resources must
be returned in good, clean condition
within three weeks. A completed
Ontario Early Years registration card
is required.
Families may participate in the
recycling of gently used children’s
clothing – share items your child has
outgrown or take home a perfectly
good snowsuit, infant sleeper or
Halloween costume. Clothing
contributed to our clothing exchange
should be in good condition: no
tears or stains.
Toy & Resource Lending
At our Terry Fox & Kimbourne sites,
a shelf containing toys for lending is
accessible to parents and care
providers. Children’s books,
resource books and tapes are also
available and can be accessed by
request. Toys and resources must
be returned in good, clean condition
within three weeks. A completed
Ontario Early Years registration card
is required.
Informal Child Care Registry
At our Kimbourne & Terry Fox sites, EAST END CHILDREN'S CENTRE has an
Informal Childcare Registry, an informal tool to help parents looking for home-
based child care find caregivers in the area. Both parents and caregivers can
post listings to assist them in their respective searches. Parents, be aware that
we do NOT screen caregivers listed in the registry, and are unable to make
recommendations.
Community Resources & Information
At our Kimbourne site, we offer an information table as well as parent/caregiver
resource files containing current information on a variety of topics relevant to
families with small children. Upon request, staff at our Terry Fox and Presteign
programs can access this information on behalf of participants. Staff at all our
programs are available to discuss in confidence any concerns you may have
about your child’s behaviour or development, or other family matters, and make
referrals as required.
At our Kimbourne & Terry Fox sites, EAST END CHILDREN'S CENTRE has an
Informal Childcare Registry, an informal tool to help parents looking for home-
based child care find caregivers in the area. Both parents and caregivers can
post listings to assist them in their respective searches. Parents, be aware that
we do NOT screen caregivers listed in the registry, and are unable to make
recommendations.
Community Resources & Information
At our Kimbourne site, we offer an information table as well as parent/caregiver
resource files containing current information on a variety of topics relevant to
families with small children. Upon request, staff at our Terry Fox and Presteign
programs can access this information on behalf of participants. Staff at all our
programs are available to discuss in confidence any concerns you may have
about your child’s behaviour or development, or other family matters, and make
referrals as required.
| OUR SERVICES |
| Birthday Parties at Kimbourne! You heard right – we are now offering our Kimbourne program space for children's birthday parties! Surf over to the EECC Birthday Parties page for more information! |
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