Helping Families in Durham for 36 Years!

Offering quality and flexible services for children and their families in Durham Region.

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What do We do?

All programs are free of charge to parents, grandparents and caregivers with children birth to six years of age. Programming is provided at five EarlyON Child & Family Centres, these are located in the communities of Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, and Port Bolster.

In addition, we offer seasonal OnFarm Childcare & Safety programs to farm families living in Durham Region.

We also offer a Free Flexible Childcare program, that operates alongside our EarlyON programming at all 5 of our sites.

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    EarlyON Centres

    Our EarlyON Child & Family Centres are friendly meeting places for families.

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    Flexible Childcare

    Drop off your child(ren), FREE of charge during scheduled time slots.

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    OnFarm Childcare

    Flexible and skilled childcare during the peak farming season.

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    Our Programs

    See all of the fun and helpful programs for children and their families!

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    Events

    Upcoming and exciting events designed to help families with information.

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KEYON Calendars

All municipalities are now using KEyON as a sign in process for EarlyON programs. Please select “Durham Region” in the drop down.

If you have any questions on how to sign-up for KEyON, please connect with any EarlyON staff across Durham Region and they will be able to help you.

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Register for KEyON:

Go to  www.keyon.ca

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Click on "Become a Member"

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Complete the registration form.

Please be aware that each adult needs their own account.

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Visit an EarlyON site to pick up your keytag.

Make a donation.

Join us in empowering rural families in Durham by supporting our resource centre. Your donation ensures access to vital services and programs, fostering stronger, healthier communities.

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