Parent Resources

Registered Parenting Programs

Getting Ready for Child Care

Wherever you are in your child care journey, join us for a workshop where you will learn how to choose the best child care provider for your unique family, what to expect in a child care setting, and how to support your child so they can confidently begin child care with ease.   Childminding is provided for this session, all children must be registered separately to attend the children’s program.

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 5th from 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: EarlyOn at 410 Bronte Street South.

Toilet Learning Workshop

Closeup of 12 months old toddler baby girl child sitting on potty. Kid playing with big plush soft toy. Toilet training concept.

Is your child showing interest in toileting? Join us for an introduction to toilet learning where you will learn how to recognize the signs of readiness, how to prepare your child for toilet learning and how to positively support your child during this stage of development. You will also learn helpful tips to troubleshoot and make toilet learning more enjoyable for both you and your child.

Ages: 0-8 months
Date & Time: July 15th - 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: EarlyOn at 410 Bronte Street South.


Resources

father with little daughter walking to school

Preparing for Kindergarten

An online collection of info, tips and resources to help you prepare your child for the transition to school.  Click the image above to access the full 6 weeks series.

To request a kit please email navigators@mcrc.on.ca with the topic(s) you are interested in.


Parent Resource Library

Our informal Parent Resource Library offers books, videos and reference material on loan free of charge.  Articles and tip sheets related to parenting are also available. 

Library resources can be borrowed for two week periods. 

Parent Educators and Navigators are available to assist with the selection of resource material, answer parenting questions and direct clients to appropriate services. 

Library Hours

The library is currently available during program hours only.

Locations

  • Parent Library @ Viola Desmond Public School (located in the EarlyOn Child and Family Centre)

For assistance please contact: 

MCRC Navigators - 410 Bronte Street South
905-876-1244 ext 238
navigators@mcrc.on.ca

Parenting Supports

Public Health Nurse Visits 

Once a month (fall through spring) a Public Health Nurse with the Child Health Program, Region of Halton, will be on-site to share information and resources through formal and informal consultations. This is a great opportunity to ask questions related to your child’s health. 

For further information call (905) 876-1244 ext.210

Links

Child Care Directory and Information Line 

MCRC Facebook Page 

Our Kids Network

Halton Multicultural Council

Families Canada

Lighthouse - Peer Support for Grieving Children, Youth and their Families

Halton Region

Halton Parents

Caring For Kids (Information for parents from Canada's pediatricians)

Halton Women's Place 

The Centre For Skills Development 

HIPPY Halton