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families at play

We welcome parents and caregivers to use our Centre's facilities to further the spirit of togetherness.

(Adults must remain with their children during these programs)

We have many programs to suit each family's interests and schedules including:

mother goose songs
Small Wonders (drop in)
Young at Art (registered)
Saturday Morning Family Playtime (drop in)
Family Playtime (drop in)
Evening Family Playtime (drop in)
Mother Goose (registered)
P.O.M.B.A. (Parents of Multiple Births Association) (drop in)
small wonders

Small Wonders (drop in)

An informative but informal discovery of the wonders of baby's first year of life. Come learn new ways to play with baby and chat with other moms.
See program calendar for days and times.

 
young at art

Young at Art (registered)

Our morning art program offers an inspirational setting for parents and caregivers and their children to create arts and crafts projects together.
T ime: 9:30 - 11:30 (participants are not required to stay for the entire allotted time)
Pre-registration required.
No Sibling care
Cost: $20

 
family playtime

Saturday Family Playtime (drop in) Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their children (ages 0-6 years) to explore our toys, books and dramatic play areas. Childcare facilitators offer craft ideas and lead families in circle time songs and activities.
9:30-11:30

Family Playtime (drop in) Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their children (ages 0-6 years) to explore our toys, books and dramatic play areas. Childcare facilitators offer craft ideas and lead families in circle time songs and activities.
(children 0-6 years -- with parent/caregiver)

Evening Family Playtime (drop in) Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their children (ages 0-6 years) to explore our toys, books and dramatic play areas. Childcare facilitators offer craft ideas and lead families in circle time songs and activities.
6:00 to 7:30


See program calendar for Family Playtime days and times.

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mother goose

Mother Goose (registered)

A group for parents and their children, focusing on the pleasures and power of rhyme, songs and stories. Pre-registration is required for all groups.

Mother Goose for Infants at Centre: for parents and infant (aged 0-walking)

Mother Goose for Infants at St. Andrews Terrace Long Term Care
(aged 0 - walking)

See program calendar for Mother Goose program schedules.

 
twins

P.O.M.B.A. (Parents of Multiple Births Association) (drop in)

This informal group of parents with twins and triplets meets the first Thursday of every month during our Family Playtime from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
(birth to walking -- with parent) (drop-in)

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Stay and Play Room (drop in)

This is an overflow room for our other programs where adults and children can be together.