Families With Children 6 Years Old

Spring Schedule – April 1st to June 27th, 2026

Drop-In / Indoor

Family Play to Learn

 Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old

This EarlyON parent child interactive program offers an engaging environment to explore and create with your children and to connect with other families. Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as share resources and their expertise when needed.

Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough

Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

Tuesdays ǀ 4:30pm to 7:00pm

Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

Thursdays ǀ 1:00pm to 3:30pm

Saturdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

CLOSED: Apr 4, May 16

Apsley Site, North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Road, Apsley

Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm

Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.

Mondays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

Thursdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

CLOSED: Apr 6, May 18

Norwood Site, 31 King St., Norwood

Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

Fridays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

CLOSED: Apr 3, Jun 5

Otonabee Valley Site, Otonabee Valley Public School, 580 River Road South, Peterborough

Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

Fridays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

CLOSED: Apr 3, 17, Jun 5, 26

Breastfeeding & Well Baby Clinic

Drop-in ǀ Prenatal to 2 years old/Breastfeeding

Drop in to speak to a lactation consultant/community health nurse for breastfeeding help and/or to answer your questions about child health and development. Cannot come to the centre? No problem! Call us – 705-748-9144 to request a telephone or virtual consultation.

Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough

Tuesdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm

Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm

Toy & Book Lending Library

Toy and Book Lending Library

Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old

A lending service where families can borrow high quality, developmentally appropriate toys, books and games for their young children. Access to library staff and early learning tips to try at home.

Check out our selection on line HERE

Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough

Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

Thursdays ǀ 1:00pm to 5:30pm

Saturdays (1st, 3rd, 5th @/month) ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm

CLOSED: Apr 4, May 16

Drop-In / Outdoor

Loose Parts in the Playscape

Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old

Have you noticed that when you give a child a gift, they are more interested in exploring the box and wrapping than in what is inside? That is what loose parts are all about!  It could be a plastic tube, a cardboard box, sticks or stones. What happens when your child finds these materials outside? Children are naturally curious and when we invite them to explore loose parts in our outdoor space, there is freedom to move and explore.

The possibilities are endless! Come join us for some fun.

Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough

Mondays ǀ 9:30am to 11:30am

CLOSED: Apr 6, May 18

Noticing Nature

Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old

Join us for a gentle outdoor experience where little ones and their caregivers can explore the natural world together through movement and their five senses.

Each week we will encourage mindful observation and playful interactions with nature.  We will enjoy simple outdoor activities that nurture curiosity, connection, and calm.

Families can slow down, tune-in and grow closer through the wonder of Newhall Park in every season.

*no washroom on site.

Newhall Park, 701 Lock Street, Peterborough

Wednesdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm

Roots of Discovery

Drop-in ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old

Roots of Discovery is a child-led outdoor exploration program offering opportunities for young children to investigate and find joy in the natural outdoor world and parents to support and share in their wonder. 

Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as to share resources and their expertise when needed. Join us for the adventure!

*no washroom on site.

Jackson Park, 610 Parkhill Rd. W., Peterborough

Fridays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm

CLOSED: Apr 3, Jun 5

Parent Child Workshops

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

To pre-register  click KeyON Calendar to go to the KeyON website.

♦ From the “Region” menu choose Peterborough City and County

♦ From the “EarlyON Centre” menu choose the PCFC site the workshop will take place at

♦ Use the arrows on the right to move to the month the parent child workshop or parenting program will be running on

♦ Find the day of the workshop or program and click on the workshop or program name

♦ Fill in the requested information

Connection Rituals for softening the "Good Bye"

One Session

Children 4 to 6 years old

Designed for school-age children and their families, this program will look at strategies to soften “The Goodbye.” Hands-on projects and take-home activities that will help your child bridge the gap between home and school or childcare program, while you are apart.

Antrim Site

201 Antrim St., Peterborough – KeyON Calendar

Thursday, May 21 ǀ 4:30pm to 5:30pm

For One-On-One telephone consultations, please call:

705-748-9144.