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About Us

You can learn more about EarlyON Child and Family Centres operated by the YMCA of Three Rivers in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the City of Stratford below. We look forward to welcoming you to an EarlyON location soon!

Centre fronts of the six EarlyON I Waterloo Region centre based locations

Territorial Acknowledgement

The YMCA of Three Rivers recognizes and acknowledges that we deliver our programs and services on the traditional territories and treaty lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabeg, Mississauga of the Credit, Wendat, and Neutral nations. We acknowledge also that the history of Indigenous nations in these regions is not static, and cannot be briefly summarized. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum, the Haldimand Treaty of Oct. 25, 1784, Treaty 3 of 1792, and Treaty 29/Huron Tract Purchase of 1827. Today, our catchment area is home to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous Peoples from across Turtle Island. 
 
As treaty people, we commit to building relationships characterized by respect and equality. In particular, we encourage non-Indigenous staff, volunteers, members, and clients to reflect on their personal obligations and locations as recent arrivals to the territories sustained by the three rivers for which we are named.

The EarlyON Vision

In 2016, the Ministry of Education announced its plan for transforming Ministry-funded child and family programs across Ontario. We now refer to this one service as EarlyON. The goal of EarlyON is to enhance the quality and consistency of child and family programs across Ontario.   

EarlyON Centres are open for FREE to ALL families. Our wide variety of programming and services are tailored to children from birth to six years, and their parents and caregivers. We offer families the opportunity to learn and connect with other families and early childhood professionals. EarlyON provides centre-based, mobile sites and virtual programs that where families can:

  • Engage in play-based learning activities;
  • Get advice from early childhood professionals;
  • Learn more about other family services and supports in your area;
  • Connect with other families with young children 

We believe in building a friendly and inclusive environment. We provide environments, programs and services to foster positive learning. Our centres and mobile sites are places where children, parents, and caring adults can learn, play, laugh and be curious.

We invite you to participate in a range of free online and in-person programs. We have on-site Early Childhood Professionals ready to provide support, advice, and helpful resources to expecting parents and caregivers.

Click here to plan for your next EarlyON visit.

Click here to find a location near you.

Learn more about EarlyON locations in Ontario.

EarlyON in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo

The Region of Waterloo is the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager for EarlyON in Waterloo Region. In 2018, the Region of Waterloo chose the YMCA of Three Rivers as the Lead Agency of EarlyON Child and Family Centres in the Waterloo Region. The YMCA collaborates with community partners to provide welcoming; high-quality; play-based learning experiences for our community.   

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EarlyON in the City of Stratford

The Corporation of the City of Stratford is the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager for EarlyON in Perth County. The YMCA of Three Rivers is the operator for EarlyON Child and Family Centre programming in the City of Stratford as of January 1, 2024.

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Welcome to EarlyON in Waterloo Region and in the City of Stratford!

All EarlyON locations in Waterloo Region and the City of Stratford will be closed from Saturday, May 17 to Monday, May 19. 

Visit our Locations Page to find an EarlyON location near you.

Read our EarlyON Experience to plan for your next in-person visit.

New to EarlyON? Register for free at www.KEyON.ca

Questions?

Email us or call 519-741-8585 x 3001