Along with offering free, high-quality programs for children ages six and younger to help them develop skills around play, socialization, early learning, and more, EarlyON Child and Family Centres also help families build community with one another – and that’s especially the case with the Accessible EarlyON program. “All children aged six years and younger are welcome at all EarlyON programs." "We have the Accessible EarlyON in particular so that children in families who are

There’s a lot to do at the Accessible EarlyON program that runs on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the TF Warren Cainsville Community Centre, 15 Ewart Avenue. FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT We learn and explore through art, music, physical movement and sensory play. Co-facilitators Claire Soden, Development Consultant with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, and Ellie Murphy, Child Development Worker with Child and Family Services of Grand Erie, adapt the play and activities for f

Ahead of the return to school, Family Engagement at Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosted a special school-ready experience, Bertie the Bus, coinciding with the Autism Services’ Entry to School graduation. There was no cost for families to attend this event; special thanks to Sharp Bus Lines Limited for donating the bus for the event. There was no cost for families to attend this event. Families could also pick up a school readiness kit from Family Engagement and Autism Service

Representatives from Lansdowne Children’s Centre were at the King George Road Dairy Queen location on August 13 for Miracle Treat Day. Locally, the day serves as a fundraiser for McMaster Children’s Hospital, with the net proceeds of every Blizzard being donated.

Recently, Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosted two graduation services for its Entry to School participants. This program serves as a bridge to kindergarten for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Families registered with Ontario Autism Program (OAP) are selected and invited by the government agency to participate in the program, hosted by Autism Services at Lansdowne’s Brantford site.

As a Living Library presenter, your role is to be an open and welcoming “book,” sharing your story, insights, or knowledge through casual conversation. Your audience - exclusively our Lansdowne Children's Centre team members - will have the opportunity to “borrow” you for a short discussion, ask questions, and learn from your experiences in a comfortable, respectful and interactive setting.

Lansdowne Children's Centre Youth Ambassador Mason Bowen, at 12-years old, continues to outperform development milestones set by his doctors and continues to realize his potential.

Chrissy Walsh wrote this letter sharing her son Mason’s journey and the experience he and his family have had with Lansdowne Children's Centre. 12-year old Mason is the 2026 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll youth ambassador.