Free EarlyON Programs in Oakville

EarlyON programs are welcoming, provincially funded spaces where families with young children can connect, play, and learn together. As Oakville’s only designated EarlyON provider, OPCC offers these programs free for families with children under 6 years, unless otherwise noted in the program description.

Please note that all families will need to set up a one-time OPCC Family Account to access any program. Family Accounts are free and allow you to easily sign in across all our locations.

Some EarlyON programs are drop-in and do not require prior registration, while others are registered in advance. We offer EarlyON programs in a variety of formats, so families should review the program listing before attending.

Spaces in drop-in programs are offered on a first come, first served basis. Room capacity is in effect to help create a safe and positive experience, and if a program reaches capacity, signage will be posted. Families who choose to wait are welcome to take a walk in the area and check back with us. As families leave the program, space may become available for others to enter.

To register, families can log in or create an account, select “Register for EarlyON Programs”, and then select “EarlyON Registered In Person”.

If you are unable to register for a program, or a program is not showing up in the dropdown menu, it is likely because the program is already full. Each program has a limited number of spaces available to abide by room capacity due to fire regulations. Currently, our EarlyON programs do not have a waitlist.

For EarlyON programs, children must be accompanied by a parent, caregiver, or another responsible adult who is 18 years of age or older. To attend with a child, that adult must also be listed in the family’s account as an additional contact.

Babies up to 6 months old may be worn by the parent or guardian in the classroom. Siblings over 6 months must have their own registration and must fit within the age range of the program being attended.

EarlyON programs are for children under 6 years, unless otherwise specified in the program description. For safety reasons, OPCC is not able to accommodate older children in these programs.

Yes. OPCC aims to make its programs available to all children from newborn to 6 years, regardless of level of need.

Families will need to sign in with their email and 6-digit pin upon arrival. You will also be asked to wash your hands when first entering the program. Strollers should be left in designated areas, and families are asked to bring clean footwear or indoor shoes, as shoes must be worn at all times and bare feet are NOT permitted.

Yes. EarlyON is an interactive space that requires adult participation and child supervision at all times in both the drop-in and registered programs. If you need to leave the room for any reason, you must take your child with you.

In some programs, children may have a snack in a designated snack area. OPCC aims to be a nut-free facility, so any snack brought from home must be nut-free, and families are asked to clean up any of their mess after snack time.

If your child shows signs of illness, they should stay home. If a child becomes ill during the program, families will be asked to take them home, and children who have had vomiting or diarrhea must wait 24 hours after symptoms end before returning.

OPCC does not administer medication during programs, except emergency medication for allergic or life-threatening conditions. If a child requires an EPI-Pen or rescue inhaler for a children’s program connected to Parenting Programs, forms must be completed in advance through our main office.

OPCC staff are experienced and caring professionals who support children and families through the early years. Most program staff are Registered Early Childhood Educators and are trained in Infant Child CPR and Standard First Aid.