Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Dryden - Rourke Ave - Dryden Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Application

Some programs may require registration

Eligibility / Target Population

EarlyON: Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals and families with children younger than 6 years of age

Daycare: Children aged 0-12 years of age

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Description of Services

Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound EarlyON
Offers services, ongoing support and education to enhance the lives of young children and families

Provides opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs with an emphasis on Indigenous culture, and helps support parents and caregivers in their roles
Offers a safe and welcoming environment open to all families
Families and caregivers will be able to find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources

Homeward Bound Daycare

Provides licensed childcare for 30 children ranging in age from birth to 12 years old, in a Family Age Group Setting
Offers two classrooms with programming that offers inquiry-based learning opportunities for all, following the document, "How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years", with an added emphasis on Indigenous culture
The family age group setting allows for the integration of all ages so children can readily learn from each other at their own pace and developmental level

Both are located within the Homeward Building at Dryden Native Friendship Centre