Join us with your little ones as we head to the park to enjoy free play in a natural setting. Let us demystify the risks of outdoor free play and foster a deep connection to the outdoors. We will meet rain or shine! Dress accordingly and bring a snack. Everyone welcome! No registration required.

Join us with your little ones as we head to the park to enjoy free play in a natural setting. Let us demystify the risks of outdoor free play and foster a deep connection to the outdoors. We will meet rain or shine! Dress accordingly and bring a snack. Everyone welcome! No registration required.

Join us with your little ones as we head to the park to enjoy free play in a natural setting. Let us demystify the risks of outdoor free play and foster a deep connection to the outdoors. We will meet rain or shine! Dress accordingly and bring a snack. Everyone welcome! No registration required.

Join us with your little ones as we head to the park to enjoy free play in a natural setting. Let us demystify the risks of outdoor free play and foster a deep connection to the outdoors. We will meet rain or shine! Dress accordingly and bring a snack. Everyone welcome! No registration required.

Due to hazardous winter conditions, all AFCS programs and sites will be closed Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

Description Many children in child care programs are being taught to use sign language as a way to build their communication skills. Parents/guardians, educators and providers, come enhance your skills by learning the basics of signed English in this six-week course. Preschool signs and topics covered include: language, routines, food, clothing, songs, stories and more. Thursdays, March 21st to April 25th, 2019 […]

Description Many children in child care programs are being taught to use sign language as a way to build their communication skills. Parents/guardians, educators and providers, come enhance your skills by learning the basics of signed English in this six-week course. Preschool signs and topics covered include: language, routines, food, clothing, songs, stories and more. Wednesdays, May 1st to June […]

Summer 2019 - we will be at a park near you inviting children to come and play with us! Starting soon you will find enthusiastic Play Workers at each of these parks: Strathcona - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Albion Gardens - Monday, Friday Albion Heatherington - Tuesday, Thursday Britannia Woods - Monday, Tuesday Bank Street - Thursday, Friday Please spread […]

Dans certains services de garde, les enfants apprennent le langage gestuel comme moyen de développer leurs habiletés de communication. Parents/tuteurs, personnel éducateur et responsables de garde, venez approfondir vos habiletés en apprenant le langage gestuel français lors d’un cours de 5 séances. Les signes et les sujets préscolaires présentés seront le vocabulaire associé aux routines, aux […]

Many children in child care programs are being taught to use sign language as a way to build their communication skills. Parents/guardians, educators and providers, come enhance your skills by learning the basics of signed English in this six-week course. Preschool signs and topics covered include: language, routines, food, clothing, songs, stories and more. For more information and to register: https://cissnewsletter.ca/training-schedule/

For participants who have taken "Let Your Hands Do the Talking – Level l", this four-week session course will refresh your memory on the signs you have already learned and teach you additional ones. Participants will have ample opportunity to practice and learn to integrate signs of daily routines, such as circletime, washroom and transitions. For more information adn to […]

Join a Dental Hygienist to discuss how to care for your little ones teeth. Information and resources are available to learn more about your child's dental health. During Baby and Me Playgroup

Attachment relationship is central to the child's overall cognitive, social and emotional development. This workshop will help you understand how to foster and develop a healthy attachment relationship with your child and the role it plays in their social, cognitive, and emotional development and maturation.  Registration Required  

Be pro-active in your approach to toilet learning. Better  understand the signs of readiness to ensure a smooth  transition from diapering.  This workshop compiles current research with a respectful  approach to this important milestone. Registration Required *Cet atelier aura lieu en anglais mais les questions peuvent être répondues en français.

An opportunity to come together with the seniors at the Perley to explore our creative side through visual arts! Registration Required

Join us during morning playgroup for a Playdough Party! Wear your costume to playgroup and enjoy some frightfully fun playdough activities! During Don Reid Playgroup.

A Dietitian will be available during playgroup to answer questions and provide information on introducing solids to infants. During Baby & Me Playgroup.

Become a skilled shopper and learn how to make healthy snack choices at the grocery store! Join a registered dietitian as she brings you on an interactive tour where you will learn how to read food labels and make the best food choices for you and your family while at the same time trying some […]

A registered Community Dietitian will be available during playgroup to answer questions and provide information on healthy eating habits. During Hunt Club Riverside Playgroup.

Attachment relationship is central to the child’s overall cognitive, social and emotional development. This workshop will help you understand how to foster and develop a healthy attachment relationship with your child and the role it plays in their social, cognitive, and emotional development and maturation. Registration Required. 

A perfect opportunity for you and your child to enjoy the magic of books!  Join us for this wonderful story about hibernation and the beauty of each season. Children will have the opportunity to participate in activities that relate to the book. Registration Required. 

Description A two hour presentation describing the characteristics and the diagnostic criteria of ASD. The objective is to help the teaching team gain knowledge on ASD, learn strategies, environmental adaptations and resources to help identify and meet individual needs in a child care setting. Two locations to choose from: EAST Thursday November 14th 2019 from 10 am […]

A special maker station will be set up in our boardroom for children to invent and create their own robot from recycled materials and various art supplies. Registration Required.

An Early Years Educator will be available to provide information and tips on healthy sleep habits, and to discuss challenges or concerns you may be having. Handouts and book recommendations will be provided. During Don Reid Playgroup.

A registered Public Health Nurse will be available during playgroup to answer questions and provide information on immunization for infants. During Baby & Me Playgroup.

Come talk to a bilingual outreach educator from the First Words Program about your child’s speech and language development or any concerns you may have. During McLean Playgroup.

An opportunity to come together with the seniors at the Perley Rideau Veteran’s Health Center to explore our creative side through visual arts. Registration Required.

Description A two hour presentation describing the characteristics and the diagnostic criteria of ASD. The objective is to help the teaching team gain knowledge on ASD, learn strategies, environmental adaptations and resources to help identify and meet individual needs in a child care setting. Two locations to choose from: WEST Thursday November 21st 2019 from 10 am to […]

Join a librarian from the Ottawa Public Library as she facilitates circle time with songs, stories and rhymes! During Trainyards Playgroup.

Description This presentation is intended for parents/guardians who have a child with special needs who will be starting school in September 2020. The following topics will be presented during the session: Rights and supports that your school must provide to meet the needs of your child; Review of Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) & the Individual Education Plan […]

Do you have questions about your preschooler’s behaviour? We can help you find the answers. This workshop will help you recognize and understand behaviour traits characteristics and inherent to the preschool stage. Cet atelier aura lieu en anglais mais les questions peuvent être répondues en français. Registration Required.  

Kick off the season of giving by joining us as we create simple ornaments and help decorate the Waterford community tree. Registration Required. 

Join a librarian from the Ottawa Public Library as she facilitates circle time with songs, stories and rhymes! Curious about the Ottawa Public Library Book Kiosk and the Hold Pick-Up Lockers at the Hunt Club Riverside Community Centre? The Librarian will provide us with more information and a demonstration on how to use the services. […]

Stay in your pj’s and join us for a fun morning of holiday songs, cookie decorating and more! During Don Reid Playgroup. No Registration Required. 

Finding child care can be overwhelming for many new parents. However, knowing what child care options are available will help you choose what is best for your family. Come talk with an early childhood educator and discuss the many options available and the steps to apply for licensed child care. During Baby & Me Playgroup.

Our community Fire Prevention Officer will be joining us to address the importance of smoke alarms and cooking safety. During Don Reid Playgroup.

A perfect opportunity for you and your child to enjoy the magic of books!  Join us for this lovely story about the magic of winter. Children will have the opportunity to participate in activities that relate to the book. Registration Required. 

Can music inspire your art? Join us for a fun morning as children explore their creativity with different music to inspire their artwork! Registration Required. 

Children’s Inclusion Support Services invites parents/guardians of children with special needs to attend a multi-disciplinary information session presented by the Special Education and Student Services Department of the Ottawa Catholic School Board. The session will cover the programs and services available for students with exceptional needs once they register with the Board. The topics to […]

DID YOU KNOW? All children, even very young children experience stress. However, not all children possess or understand the skills needed to cope with stress. Come and speak with an Early Years Educator to discuss tips and strategies on how you can support your child through managing their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be […]

DID YOU KNOW? All children, even very young children experience stress. However, not all children possess or understand the skills needed to cope with stress. Come and speak with an Early Years Educator to discuss tips and strategies on how you can support your child through managing their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be […]

Join us at Balena Park for a variety of winter activities. Parents are welcome to bring a sled with a helmet, as there is a very small hill for sledding. In between activities you can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate.  

Children’s Inclusion Support Services invites parents/guardians of children with special needs to attend an information session presented by the Learning Support Services of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. The session will cover the programs and services available for students with exceptional needs once they register with the Board. The topics to be covered include: • Registration process; • Transition planning; […]

This month we are celebrating differences! Come celebrate the differences that make us all unique and participate in a few activities meant to teach children to understand and embrace diversity.

DID YOU KNOW? All children, even very young children experience stress. However, not all children possess or understand the skills needed to cope with stress. Come and speak with an Early Years Educator to discuss tips and strategies on how you can support your child through managing their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be […]

DID YOU KNOW? All children, even very young children experience stress. However, not all children possess or understand the skills needed to cope with stress. Come and speak with an Early Years Educator to discuss tips and strategies on how you can support your child through managing their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be […]

Babies learn about the world around them through sensory exploration. Come and explore different sensory activities that you and your baby will enjoy together! No registration required. During Baby & Me Playgroup.

DID YOU KNOW? All children, even very young children experience stress. However, not all children possess or understand the skills needed to cope with stress. Come and speak with an Early Years Educator to discuss tips and strategies on how you can support your child through managing their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be […]

Adults are not the only ones feeling stress, kids do too! This workshop is designed to help pa-rents/caregivers better recognize and understand children's stress; the impact it can have on children's health and development and how to provide children with the tools to deal with stress. During Don Reid Evening Playgroup. Registration Required.   

DID YOU KNOW? All children, even very young children experience stress. However, not all children possess or understand the skills needed to cope with stress. Come and speak with an Early Years Educator to discuss tips and strategies on how you can support your child through managing their emotions. Handouts and/or book recommendations will be […]

Glenda and her Labradoodle Oscar, will be visiting our Don Reid location; children will have an opportunity to pet and interact with Oscar. Positive interactions with animals can help children further develop empathy, reduce stress and contribute to their self-esteem. Visits with Oscar will be made in small groups. During Don Reid Playgroup.

Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During Don Reid Playgroup.

Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During Fairlea Playgroup.

Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During Hunt Club Riverside Playgroup.

Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During McLean Playgroup.

Join us at one of our playgroup locations as we celebrate literacy together! Our special activities will circulate to each playgroup location throughout the week. During Trainyards Playgroup.

For LGBTQ+ families with young children & families with gender diverse children. Playgroups are held the 1st Saturday of the month.