Childhood & families
Child development and
healthy, harmonious
family relationships

FUNDERS

The Needs

Children and their families require significant support and assistance in French to ensure their well-being and development. The child and family service meets the following needs, among others:

  • Educational group activities for children aged 0–12
  • Prenatal and postnatal services
  • Customized advice on early intervention at home for children aged 0–4, and in childcare services for children aged 0–12

Our services

Free, confidential French-language services for children aged 0–12 and their parents. Families come to these educational settings to forge social ties. Individual and group support helps families with child development and reinforce parenting skills.

  • Pre- and postnatal nutrition program for women
  • EarlyON Centres for children and families
  • Infant and child development program for children aged 0–4
  • Support in daycare centres for the inclusion of children aged 0–12
  • Workshops and webinars for families and daycare staff on issues related to child development.
Learn More
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daycare staff members participated in the fourth edition of the Parlons enfants ensemble day, which focused on the mental and physical well-being of caregivers

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collaboration between the Chaque enfant a sa Place team, AFÉSEO and the City of Toronto in organizing and presenting workshops at the early childhood educators’ conference

Cross-module meeting to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day and highlight the contribution of services offered by child development programs

Ma grossesse, mon bébé conference and early screening in collaboration with the infant and child stimulation program and the Toronto Birth Centre

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participants in Black History Month celebrations

“The EarlyON Centre plays an essential role in the integration of my children, who love going there. The nutrition program has been a great help to me as a mother. Thank you to the whole team for their dedication.”

- CFCT client

“The journey to the nursery program prepared us for the first day of school. I remembered your advice and was able to support and comfort my child. Thank you!”

- CFCT client

“Thanks to the CFGT’s collaborative model and the support of the consulting paediatrician, our son received exceptional guidance to support his language development. Thank you to the entire team for their kind support.”

- CFCT client

EarlyON
Centres

The EarlyON Centres at the Centre francophone du Grand Toronto offer families a free, safe and inclusive space for children aged 0 to 6 and their caregivers. These centres, which are entirely French-speaking, offer fun and educational activities that promote children’s comprehensive development, while creating opportunities for parents and caregivers to enhance their skills, break down barriers and build relationships with other families.

Launch of the
EarlyON Centre
at the Gabrielle
Roy School

In 2024, the Centre expanded its programming by taking over the management of EarlyON programs in several schools, including Gabrielle-Roy and Alexandre-Dumas, and officially launching these new sites. Today, the CFGT manages several service points in the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto Centre, North York, Scarborough, Markham, Kleinburg and now in neighbourhood French-language schools, affirming its role as a leader in supporting early childhood development in French.

Launch of the
EarlyON Centre
at the Alexandre
Dumas school

95%

appreciate the active listening and remarkable kindness

99%

love the unforgettable welcome, the place for learning and meeting people, and the positive interactions between parents and children

99%

consider the centre as a place that breaks down isolation and develops a supportive social network

95%

are fully satisfied with the operation of our services and the educational games that contribute to the learning and healthy development of children