Etobicoke Centre – Ontario Early Years Centre (Etobicoke)

Ontario Early Years Centres provide FREE drop-ins and preregistered programs for parents and caregivers with children aged 0- 6 years. There’s a variety of toys, creative activities, circle time and snacks for children.  Tel: (416) 622-5587  Website

Ages: 0- 6 years (accompanied by parents or caregivers)

Major Intersection: Hwy 427 & The East Mall

Address: 600 The East Mall, 2nd Floor, Etobicoke, Ontario

 

Good to Know

  • This Centre has drop-ins for all ages and time slots for specific age groups e.g. baby time, junior toddlers and senior toddlers, as well as themed drop-ins e.g. literacy and discovery (see their calendar for details).
  • No outside food allowed in.
  • Socks only in the baby area.
  • OEYC drop-in times tend to fill up quickly (each centre has a maximum capacity) so try to come close to the start time to ensure you get a spot!

 

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  1. Susan (*Inside Scoop OTG* Parent - Reviews: 13) says:
    August 2, 2012 at 9:34 pm
    Rating:
    Child's Age: 1 year
    Recommend?: Good to Go!
    Date of Visit: July 2012
    Program/ Class Name: Family Time (Drop In)

    Activities We Did:

    Play time, snack time, circle time (songs and reading a story book).

    Good to Go!:

    Very friendly staff.
    Toys are rotated on a regular basis and arts/crafts are different every time I’ve dropped in.

    Snacks are super healthy and pre-portioned on plates. They always include 1 cracker, fruit (I’ve had banana, watermelon, cantalope), cheese and veggies (cucumber, carrot).

    Not so Much/ Suggestions for Improvement:

    The washroom is small and is located down the hallway from the OEYC. The change table is in an awkward position over 2 of the 3 bathroom sinks.

    Quick Tips for Others:

    Snack time and circle time take place during the last 30 minutes of the program.
    Parking is free.

    This place has moved to the second floor of 600 East Mall. Look for the prominent OEYC sign on the north end of the plaza. The OEYC is part of the George Hull Centre for Children and Families, which provides a lot of support:

    http://www.georgehullcentre.on.ca/

    Additional Ratings:
    - Amenities: 3.5/5
    - Value: 4/5

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  2. Jennifer Hall (Reviews: 1) says:
    October 20, 2011 at 10:38 pm
    Rating:
    Child's Age: 14 weeks
    Date of Visit: Oct 11, 2011
    Program/ Class Name: Parent Child Drop In

    Activities We Did:

    Chatting with mommies & visiting the infant area

    Good to Go!:

    There were lots of toys and different areas for different age groups. It is free and the staff seem enthusiastic and nice.

    Not so Much/ Suggestions for Improvement:

    Parents do not remove their shoes and walk on the mats that the kids roll around on

    Quick Tips for Others:

    They are moving across the street into the plaza offices mid November

    Additional Ratings:
    - Amenities: 2/5
    - Value: 4/5

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  3. Melanie (*Sizzling Hot* OTG Parent - Reviews: 63) says:
    October 13, 2011 at 2:39 pm
    Rating:
    Child's Age: 9.5 months
    Date of Visit: Oct 12, 2011
    Program/ Class Name: Family Time drop-in

    Activities We Did:

    Played with baby toys, participated in circle time

    Good to Go!:

    - My baby had a good time. There were a fair number of baby toys, soft mats for baby to sit/ crawl on, small soft gym structure.

    Not so Much/ Suggestions for Improvement:

    - Shoes allowed in (but not in the baby area) so it’s clean, but not that clean for my crawling baby who wants to go everywhere.
    - It’s a small baby area (but not as small the Toronto Willowdale OEYC). Some children kept coming into the baby area which made it too crowded and my friend and I really had to watch to make sure our babies weren’t being stepped on!
    - You can’t bring in baby snacks into the room. While the older kids were having a snack (cheese and crackers and veggies), I was in the front area by the desk feeding my baby in his stroller. I understand about allergies, but I think baby jarred food should be let in. At least there were chairs for me to sit on in the lobby while I was feeding my baby!

    Quick Tips for Others:

    - If you have a baby, check the calendar and go when they have drop-ins for babies only. There will be more room for your baby to crawl
    around!
    - You can bring your stroller inside and park it where the coat hooks are.
    - I heard they’re moving to a new location inside the plaza across from where they are currently, in a few weeks. It might be on the second floor with NO elevator access so call ahead to confirm. You might need to leave your stroller at home or in the car!

    I’d come to this place again but during a baby-only drop-in!

    Additional Ratings:
    - Amenities: 2/5
    - Value: 3/5

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