The City of Toronto offers programs for children of all ages, camps (March Break, holiday and summer camps), preschool programs, after-school recreation care, and youth leadership programs. Tel: 311 Website
Ages: Infants & up
Addresses: Multiple locations across Toronto
I host monthly themed sessions of arts, crafts and music for parents and kiddies. I also offer moms only sessions where the mommies create something for the kiddies whilst having a chit chat and hot drink with other moms. Tel: (647) 520-5178
Ages: 0- 8 years for classes, 2- 10 years for birthday parties.
Major Intersection: McCowan Road & Denison Street
Pre-natal and post-natal programs, children’s classes for 2 mos- 6 yrs (drop off for 3- 6 yrs), pre-camp and summer camps, and birthday parties also offered. Tel: (416) 780-2088
Ages: Pre-natal classes; 2 months- 6 years.
Major Intersection: Avenue Road & Lawrence Avenue West
Address: 1640A Avenue Road, Toronto, ON
Beautiful gardens, walking paths, Sprout Club (songs & nature crafts), summer camps, Teaching Gardens, and birthday parties. Tel: (416) 397-1341 Website
Ages: All ages to enjoy the gardens, Sprout Club 1- 3 yrs, Storytime drop-in up to 6 yrs, Camps 3- 11 yrs.
Major Intersection: Leslie & Lawrence Avenue East
Address: 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON
Available programs include swimming, afterschool programs, music, and camp. Subsidies are available. We also offer FREE drop in Growing up Healthy Downtown programs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and the first Monday of every month. Tel: (416) 598-3444 Website
Ages: Ages 0 to 12
Major Intersection: Queen Street and McCaul Street
Address: 23 Grange Road, Toronto, ON
Drop-in centre with toys, books, and small slides. Preregistered programs, toy and book lending library, March Break and after-school program, and affordable birthday party packages available. (Subsidies may be available for camps.) Tel: (416) 392-0511
Ages: Newborn- 5 yrs for drop-in and preregistered classes; 5- 12 yrs for March Break and 4- 12 yrs for summer camps; 2.5- 5 yrs for drop-off programs.
Major Intersection: Mt Pleasant Road & Eglinton Avenue East
Address: 160 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON
Drop off child care only (no parents allowed in)- free play. Play group programs are on for 2 hours where children can do crafts, story time, and songs (snack included). Birthday parties also available. Tel: (416) 296-0901
Ages: 18 month- 9 years.
Major Intersection: Hwy 401 & Brimley Road
Address: Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON
Free weekly book club for kids of all ages. There will be a half hour of story time. Special events (register in advance) such as Dr. Seuss Celebration and Doll Tea party. Check their website for current scheduling. Tel: (416) 785-7375
Ages: All ages
Major Intersection: Hwy 401 & Allen Road
Address: Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street, North York, ON
Our beautiful facility accommodates birthday parties and transforms into a learning centre during the week. Our services include Daycare, After School Programs, Camp, Events, Birthday Parties & Day Play. Tel: (905) 417-3962 Website
Ages: Infant to 13 years old.
Major Intersection: Hwy 400 & Rutherford Road
Address: 2701 Rutherford Road, Building B, Concord, ON
Free weekly book club for kids of all ages. There will be a half hour of story time. Special events (register in advance) such as Dr. Seuss Celebration and Doll Tea party. Check their website for current scheduling. Tel: (416) 622-5163
Ages: 0- 8 yrs (most activities for 3- 8 yrs)
Major Intersection: Q.E.W. & The West Mall
Address: Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre, 25 The West Mall, Toronto, ON
Free weekly book club for kids of all ages. There will be a half hour of story time. Special events (register in advance) such as Dr. Seuss Celebration and Doll Tea party. Check their website for current scheduling. Tel: (416) 961-2276
Ages: 0- 8 yrs (most activities for 3- 8 yrs)
Major Intersection: Bloor Street West & Bay Street
Address: 100 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
