Early Years Programs

A variety of programs and services geared towards families with children 0-6. Most programs are FREE with SCCC membership!

Steps to Learning

Children Early Years Programs

Steps to Learning is a preschool program funded by the United Way. This school readiness program is designed to ease families and their children into the school system successfully. Using a comprehensive interactive play based method, families and their children will benefit and enjoy success. The program ensures the following six developmental areas; independence skills, self-help skills, cognitive development, reasoning, social interaction and language development are included in the curriculum.

SANDY- sandy@scaddingcourt.org OR
FLORENCE – florence@scaddingcourt.org

Hours of operation:
Monday – Thursday, 10am – 12pm
Fall 2026 session: September 14 – December 3

SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE! CONTACT SOON!

Nobody’s perfect

Family Early Years Programs

Nobody’ Perfect is a safe interactive setting where parents/caregivers can meet with other parents of young children (0-6 years)
·   Share questions or concerns and ideas about being a parent
·   Learn about child development, safety, health and behaviour
·   Talks and sharing experiences about real life parenting with the other parents
·   Work together with the trained facilitators to problem solve parenting issues
·   Discuss ways to implement positive parenting

With trained facilitated staff in weekly sessions, it provides:
·  Positive parenting is promoted
·  Parent’s understanding of children’s health, safety and behaviour is increased
·  Parent’s self-esteem and coping skills are improved
·  Community services and resources that is needed is made accessible to parents/caregivers with the help of trained staff
·  The prevention of family violence is discussed as well

Thursdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm (6 weeks)
Fall 2026 dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5

Register with Sandy or Florence : sandy@scaddingcourt.org florence@scaddingcourt.org

This program operates in partnership with Nobody’s Perfect and SCCC

Parenting 1234

Family Early Years Programs

Parenting 1234 provides support to parents/caregivers who need more specialized programs, such as teen parents, parents involved in CAS, or parents who don’t feel like they fit into other parenting programs. 

This program allows parents to build self-esteem and become empowered while learning new skills and methods of parenting that are effective and appropriate. 

Hours of operation:

Parenting One-to-One Support Walk-in (Zoom phone- 437.700.0447 ): 
Fridays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fall 2026 session: September 18 – December 11
To learn more about Parenting 1234 program, view our brochure here.

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Fridays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Email florence@scaddingcourt.org

Indoor Park Drop-In

Gym Early Years Programs

A safe, supervised environment that lets children be active and meet their physical development needs by running, using riding toys and bicycles, playing games, and interacting with others. Parents/caregivers must remain with their children.

Hours of operation:
Thursday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Healthy Foundations

Health Early Years Programs

Encourages and promotes families and children to take an approach to a healthier lifestyle through physical activities, knowledge and skills to take action and maintain good eating and exercise habits. Promotes an integrated approach of physical movement skills to be continued at home.

Hours of operation:
Saturday, 10:00am – 11:00am
Fall 2026: September 12 – December 19

Family Math

Family Math Early Years Programs

Family Math is a six day program that is community based and designed to help and involve families in their children’s math education. The sessions educates parents/caregivers how to work and play using the concepts that are learned in this program. The aim is to encourage children, parents and caregivers to develop positive attitudes towards mathematics.

Tuesdays for 6 weeks
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Fall 2026: TBD


Early Literacy

Family Early Years Programs

A child’s foundational early literacy skills develops through: positive interactions between baby and caregiver, enjoyment of books and literacy rich experiences and, early guided reading instructional strategies.

Join us for 6 mornings and enjoy fun filled activities, discussions, play based learning, as well as circle time to encourage your child’s early literacy skills.
Monday – Friday, Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.

Fall 2026 dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4

NO CHILDMINDING

Register with Sandy or Florence:
sandy@scaddingcourt.org
florence@scaddingcourt.org

EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Drop-In Early Years Programs

FREE programs for children 0-6 and their caregivers

EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer FREE programs to parents/caregivers and their children from birth to six years of age. These centres provide open play environments and welcome all families to participate in quality programs that

Qualified staff can help families and caregivers find support, get advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources.

Hours of operation:
EarlyON Circle Time: Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 11:00am (Fall 2026 session: Sept 14 – Dec 18)
EarlyON Circle Time with Babies: Tuesday, 3:30pm – 3:45pm (Fall 2026 session: Sept 8 – Dec 22)
EarlyON Drop-In: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 1:00pm  (Fall 2026 session: Sept 14 – Dec 18)
EarlyON Drop-In: Monday – Thursday, 2:30pm – 5:00pm (Fall2026 session: Sept 14 – Dec 22)
EarlyON Evening Drop-In: Tuesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm (Fall 2026 session: Sept 8 – Dec 22)
EarlyON Drop-In: Saturday, 12:30pm – 3:00pm (Fall 2026 session: Sept 12 – Dec 19)
EarlyON Indoor Park: Thursday, 10:00am – 1:00pm (Fall 2026 session: Sept 10 – Dec 17)

PLace: EarlyON at Scadding Court Community Centre

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

EarlyON Calendar August 2026

Get in Touch.

We welcome feedback on making our services more accessible. Please send suggestions by email, phone, or visit the reception desk. Our building has ramps, an elevator, allows service animals and welcomes support persons.

Address

707 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 2W6

Phone

(416)-392-0335

Email

scccinfo@scaddingcourt.org

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED