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.