January 2026 Newsletter

December 23, 2025

Parkdale High Park EarlyON Centre

Program Newsletter January 2026

Happy New Year from our EarlyON Child and Family Centre! As we welcome January, we’re looking forward to a fresh start filled with connection, play, and learning for children and caregivers alike. Winter can be a cozy and creative time, and our family drop-in programs continue to offer a warm, welcoming space to spend meaningful time together, meet other families, and enjoy age-appropriate activities that support early learning and development.

Please note that our centre will be closed at 4:30 instead of 6 PM on December 24th. We will also be closed from December 25th until January 1st, and we will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in the new year!

Whether you’re looking for indoor play opportunities, chances to build routines after the holidays, or simply a friendly place to gather with your child, we’re here for you. Thank you for being part of our EarlyON community—we’re excited to spend another year learning and growing together.

30 Free (or Almost Free) Things To Do In Toronto This January

Here’s a great little article with a laundry list of ideas for the upcomming month. Very well put together with clear explanations of what’s actually free.

AWESOME KIDS WINTER ACTIVITIES TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES

This article has a bunch of fun creative ideas. The age appropriateness of the activities tend to be more for preschoolers and older children. There also seems to be a lot of snack ideas for if you follow the Keto diet. Be warned though, there is lots of advertising.

9 Ways to Help Children Prepare for the Winter Blues

This article from savethechildren.org explains that shorter days and colder weather can lead some children to experience the winter blues, especially as routines and outdoor activities change. It offers 9 expert-recommended tips to help children prepare and cope with these seasonal changes.