EarlyON Child & Family Programs
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free programs to parents/caregivers and their children from birth to six years of age
These centres welcome all families to participate in quality programs that:
- Help strengthen adult-child relationships;
- Support parent education; and
- Foster healthy child development.
Nurturing Spaces for Growth & Learning
The centres are inclusive and welcoming environments where children have access to play and inquiry-based learning opportunities, fostering positive developmental health and well-being.
Our Programs & Services
Qualified professionals can help families and caregivers find support, get advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources.
Our programs and services include drop-ins, registered programs (formal/age specific), specialized programs for families who have concerns about their child’s development, language specific programs (French, Spanish, Polish, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi), pre-natal and post-natal programs (massage, education, nutrition, breastfeeding), parenting programs (Nobody’s Perfect, Make the Connection, CARES), and our home visiting and parent relief program.
Home Visiting/Family Support Program & Parent Relief
A program provided for families with children 0-6 years old who are dealing with various challenges/issues, or are in need of resources related to raising healthy children
Family Support Specialists visit families in their homes or at LAMP. Families being referred to this program MUST be living in the catchment area.
Home visiting supports include parenting education, counselling, referrals, form filling, advocacy, parent relief, family support, and more.
About Our Drop-In Program
Drop-in time is for parents/caregivers and children to meet others and play interactively in an early learning environment.
Drop-in is designed to promote parent/caregiver interaction and engagement. Activities include craft, sensory, math, science, circle, reading and much more!
It is also a time to access resources, information and to receive support around referrals. Parents/caregivers may arrive or leave at any time during the drop-in hours. No registration is required for drop-in programs. All programs are free of cost.
Our Locations
There are seven locations throughout South Etobicoke.
There are seven locations throughout South Etobicoke. Programs are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators and Social Service Workers.
LAMP EarlyOn Program Calendar
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Newborn Hearing Screening
Parents living in the Toronto area will be offered free hearing screening for their children before they leave the hospital.
A number of infant hearing clinics are available for those children who were not screened and for those who need a follow-up appointment.
Other Infant Hearing Screening Services
Audiology Services
Hearing Assessment
Infant Hearing Program audiologists conduct audiologic assessments. Children identified with a hearing loss will be referred to a physician for medical investigation and management where indicated.
Hearing Technology Evaluation
Infant Hearing Program audiologists select and fit hearing technology that will best meet the child’s needs. Follow-up audiology assessments and hearing technology evaluations are provided on a regular basis.
Community Development
Family Support
Family Support Workers provide families with counselling, support and general information about community agencies. They provide information about the different communication options available for a family with a child who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Oral and/or Visual Communication Support
Infant Hearing Program audiologists select and fit hearing technology that will best meet the child’s needs. Follow-up audiology assessments and hearing technology evaluations are provided on a regular basis.
Who do we serve?
EarlyON
Our clients range from newborn to elderly and live in the LAMP CHC catchment area.
A majority of the EarlyON Children’s programs are universal. However, some programs are delivered to families who are under-resourced, isolated and/or facing barriers to achieving healthy child development. These programs provide a higher level of services and resources (e.g., TTC tokens, food vouchers, childcare, etc.) and participants must meet eligibility criteria.
Infant Hearing Screening
- live in City of Toronto (postal codes starting with M only)
- fall into one of the following categories:
- 0 – 2 months of age: eligible to receive newborn hearing screening
- 2 – 24 months of age: eligible if the child has a risk factor associated with a permanent hearing loss
- 24 months – 6 years: eligible if a permanent hearing loss has been identified
Audiology Services or Communication Development Service
- live in City of Toronto (postal codes starting with M only)
- be between birth and six years of age
- have risk indicator(s) for permanent hearing loss. A risk indicator may include but should not be limited to:
- postnatal infections associated with hearing impairment, including bacterial meningitis, viral encephalitis or labyrinthitis
- stigmata or other findings associated with a syndrome known to include a sensorineural and/or conductive hearing loss (e.g. neurofibromatosis, osteopetrosis, Usher’s syndrome)
- neurodegenerative disorders, such as Hunter Syndrome or sensory-motor neuropathies such as Friedreich’s ataxia and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome
- significant head trauma associated with loss of consciousness or skull fracture that required neurological consultation
- family history of childhood permanent hearing impairment
- have a permanent hearing loss
We offer translation and interpretation services as needed. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.
Our services are offered in the following languages:
Most of our EarlyON programs are provided in English. We also offer some programs in French, Spanish, Urdu and Hindi. In addition to the languages listed, we have staff who speak Mandarin, Arabic, Gujarati, and Punjabi.
We also offer translation and interpretation services, thanks to our team members who speak multiple languages. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.
Our Hours of Operation
Our hours of service vary by program and location. Please view our monthly program calendar for more information about our regular program hours.
Kindly note that our hours of service may be affected by holidays, extreme weather conditions and government service changes and public closures.
LAMP EarlyON Child & Family Program
Main Site
185 Fifth Street, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2Z5
Phone: 416-252-8293
Email: oeyc@lampchc.org
For information about EarlyON Child and Family Programs or information about our other EarlyON locations, please contact our main site using the contact details above.