Drop-In Playgroups are opportunities for Dads, Moms, Grandparents, caregivers and children to participate in developmental activities, interact with peers and spend some quality one on one time. It is an informal setting, geared for children birth to 6 years of age. Special field trips, parties and guest speakers are arranged throughout the year. Arts & crafts, Fun in the Kitchen, and Science experiments are just a few of the activities provided for you and your child(ren). A monthly calendar of activities is available in the playroom.
We are always looking for guests to bring in their talents to share with the children, such as music, card-making, crafts… anything of interest for the children or other parents.
Come out to meet new friends and join the fun and please share your talents with us!
Playroom Calendar
Mondays am & Wednesdays pm
Stork Club
Are you expecting a baby for the first time or are you a new mom with a baby? Are family and friends miles away? It's comforting to have someone to turn to for advice. We invite you to come out to this Drop-In playgroup geared for expectant moms or moms and dads with babies up to 16 months.
Andrea Doucette who specializes in Infant Development from Counseling Service of Belleville District (CSBD) visits the last Monday of each month.
Mondays 9:00-11:30am & Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm. $1.00 per visit.
Tuesday's Parent & Tot Drop-In Playgroup
Mondays & Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm (not facilitated)
Playgroups provide a great opportunity for parents, caregivers and children to participate in developmental activities, interact with peers and spend some one on one quality time. It is an informal setting, geared for children birth to 4 years of age.
Planned events include science experiments, arts & crafts, story telling, fun in the kitchen, Special guest speakers, and parties. A fall schedule of events is available at the MFRC.
Come out to meet new friends and join the fun! 9:00am-11:30am
Tuesdays $ 1.00 per visit.
Thursday's FrancoFun
Sponsored by the Ontario Early Years Centre
French Playgroup Thursdays 9:00-11:30am babies-6yrs
Programme gratuit qui par l’entremise de votre participation contribueront * votre bien-être parental et celui de vos enfants de 0 à 6 ans. 9h00 à 11h30. Jeux libres * Bricolages * Activités d*apprentissage * Ressources
FREE Bilingual Pops & Tots Playgroup
Sponsored by the Belleville Ontario Early Years Centre
Thursday 5:00-7:00pm babies -6yrs
Join in the fun and chat with other Dads in a child friendly environment with many activities available for you & your child(ren) to do. We are always looking for Dads to bring in their talents to share with the children, such as wood working, music, face painting, anything of interest for the children or other Dads. Share your talents with us!
Dinner provided!
Thursday's Toy Cleaning
1:30-3:00 volunteers needed!
If you have young children you can receive 10 free playroom visits for an 1 1/2 of your time to assist with Toy Cleaning.
Call Wendy 392-2811 Ext. 3557
Fridays Drop-off Childcare
9:00-4:00 pm
0-6 years
Registration is Mondays for the following Friday.
$4.00 per hour, $3.00 for additional siblings
This pre-registered program offers support to parents from the daily stresses of caring for young children. Care is provided in a safe stimulating environment. You can leave your child for one hour or all day. Take a break, and take advantage of this great service. Quiet time is offered at 1:00 for those children who need that afternoon nap. Parents must supply all snacks and lunch.