Join us on the last Friday before our Winter Closure for a Holiday Potluck. Bring a delicious dish to share with families at drop-in. Please be mindful of nut allergies.
No registration required.
Join us for a special Indigenous Learning Circle Time with Carly from Native Canadian Centre of Toronto.
No registration required - during drop in.
We are going to The Distillery Winter Village, a fun outing where we can explore the holiday decorations, take fun photos with our little ones, and browse the market shops. You are welcome to bring a lunch or buy at one of the many food and drink huts in the village. This outing will be outside so please dress for the weather.
This outing is full. Waiting list room only.
Email info@srcpc.org to register for this outing.
A 45 minute Holiday-themed Circle time from Fun with Music Together. During drop in, no registration required.
Subject to capacity of our room - 60 people.
Come join us for Gym Time—a fun-filled session of music, dancing, ball play, tunnel adventures, and plenty of ways to shake off that winter energy! Meet us upstairs in the second-floor auditorium.
No registration required - during drop in.
Children will create winter art with support from their parents or caregivers and staff at the Centre. The art activities will be tailored to the ages and abilities of the children who sign up for this workshop.
This workshop is full. Waiting list room only.
Email info@srcpc.org to register
Join us for an Information Session and Q&A regarding the topic of Choosing Childcare. This will be held on Zoom and facilitated by RECE Karen Wong. Everyone is welcome!
Please email info@srcpc.org to register for this workshop.
The ROM is one of the largest museums in Canada with interactive exhibits and galleries. With creative play and a number of other family-friendly activities, a trip to the ROM is an opportunity for authentic learning experiences and to make lasting memories. Please meet outside the ROM, by the front door, at 10:45am, we will go in together at 11:00am. You’re welcome to pack a lunch or buy at the Café.
Please email info@srcpc.org to register for this outing. Spaces are limited.
Join us for a special Indigenous Learning Circle Time with Carly from Native Canadian Centre of Toronto.
No registration required - during drop in.
Every year, the Centre creates Holiday Baskets for families in need — filled with gifts, gift cards, and fresh food. 🎁✨
If you’d like to get involved and donate one or more gifts for children of the families we support, click the link to sign up.
Please drop off UNWRAPPED gifts to the Centre by Monday, December 1st during drop-in hours.
Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for our community! 💛🧸
Sponsored by David Anthony Borg and The Big Carrot
✨ SRCPC’s Annual Auction is Back! ✨
Each year, SRCPC hosts an auction to help raise funds that keep our programming strong — and this year, we’re celebrating 47 years of serving children and families!
Our programs include (but are never limited to!):
🌱 Developmental screenings
🎶 Daily circle time
🥨 Nutritious snacks
🧸 A toy library
👕 Clothing exchange
👩👧 Workshops and outings for children and caregivers
While we receive base funding from the City, these dollars don’t cover everything. The auction helps us fill in the gaps — supporting quality staff, workshops, and our much-loved Holiday Baskets for families in need.
💻 This year’s Auction is taking place entirely online — so you can join in and bid from the comfort of your own home!
Proceeds from this years auction will go to the Centre, to Holiday Baskets for families in need within our community, our Saturday program, and Baby Love.
For more information about SRCPC, visit our website.
The Annual SRCPC Auction is coming up; THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH! We are hosting the Auction online so you can bid from home! Your fresh energy is needed in this home stretch. If you can’t make it, but have ideas for the Auction, please email info@srcpc.org or speak to staff during program.
Please email info@srcpc.org to register for this meeting.
Created by Dad’s Central and facilitated by SRCPC, this workshop is designed to engage, open conversation, and educate new dads all about what to expect and how to manage the first year of parenting. It’s a huge life transition, and many dads aren’t aware of how important they are in the lives of their children – especially in the first year!
This workshop will:
Provide new dads a forum to explore the realities of becoming a parent
Educate on key topics like working with their partner, early child development expectations, and bonding/attachment
Provide resources to build their confidence to be positively involved dads
This workshop will be on Zoom.
Please email info@srcpc.org to register for this workshop.
Having a hard time figuring out snacks and mealtimes for your child? You’re not alone! With so many food choices out there, it can feel overwhelming to know what’s best for your little one. Childhood is when healthy, lifelong food relationships begin. Please join Melissa Koch, Registered Dietitian from Bloom Nutrition Services and mom of three children, as she shares 10 simple and practical tips to help you raise an intuitive, confident eater.
Please email info@srcpc.org to register for this workshop.
SRCPC and Queen/Saulter Library are hosting our annual Halloween Dance Party on the 2nd floor of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre from 10:30am - 11:30am. Dress up and show off your best moves!
All are welcome, no registration required.
Join us for a play at Jimmie Simpson playground (Queen St E and Booth Ave) before the preschool swim at Jimmie Simpson Rec Centre from 11:45am - 1:45pm. The drop in swim is for ages 0 - 5 years and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times with a 2:1 child to caregiver maximum ratio. A great way for parents, caregivers and children to be active and have fun together!
Email info@srcpc.org to register
Kinisi Kids offers fun, energetic, interactive dance classes that nurture and encourage self-expression and many developmental skills. Expect lots of dancing fun, counting games, props and more! Set to original music exploring themes such as body love, gratitude and building community! Ideal for toddlers 16 mos-4 years and their caregivers.
Email info@srcpc.org to register
Today we will take the free shuttle bus (one at 9:45am and one at 10:30am) to Evergreen Brickworks, a community environmental centre. Our activities will include watching animals in the pond, exploring the gardens, and walking the trails on a nature scavenger hunt. Please dress for the weather. You are welcome to pack a lunch or purchase one at Cafe Belong.
Email info@srcpc.org to register
Come experience the beauty of traditional dancing, drumming, and singing, and enjoy a day filled with friendship, laughter, and community spirit. Explore the Vendors Marketplace featuring beautiful, handcrafted goods, and taste delicious traditional and contemporary food from local vendors. SRCPC staff will walk around with families from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Grand entry at 12pm. Located at Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin St.
No registration required.
Join us for an outing to Riverdale farm! We’ll visit the animals and do a scavenger hunt! You’re also welcome to pack a lunch and join us for a picnic in the park afterwards. Please meet at the picnic tables outside of the farm and dress for outdoor weather!
Email info@srcpc.org to register
WAITING LIST ONLY
Join us for a Station Tour of Station 324 (840 Gerrard St E). We’ll visit the station, take a look inside the fire truck, meet the firefighters, and learn about fire safety!
Space is very limited. Email info@srcpc.org to register.
WAITING LIST ONLY
This outing is for children 0-6 years and their parents and caregivers. We will meet at the drop-in at 8:45 am and take the Magic School Bus* to Brooks Farms (a 45- to 60- minute drive) at 9:15am. You can also sign up to drive*. When we arrive, we’ll pick fruit, visit Playland, and eat lunch together. The bus will re-turn to the Centre at 2:30 pm.
*Spots are limited/one bus bench per family, babies ride in laps*
Email info@srcpc.org to register.
Toronto Paramedic Services will join us during drop in at 11am. We’ll get to explore the ambulance and meet the paramedics!
No registration required.
Get ready to get messy and explore the wonders of Science with Teacher Cassy! In this fun, hands-on STEM workshop for kids 2 and up, we’ll be experiment with slime, rocket ships, and more! Perfect for curious little scientists. Come dressed for mess and ready to play and learn!
Waiting list room only. Email info@srcpc.org to register
Meet us at Alexandra Park (275 Bathurst St) where we’ll play in the playground before we explore Kensington Market! We’ll explore the market together and you’re welcome to stop for lunch at one of the many amazing food vendors or pack your own.
Email info@srcpc.org to register
We're excited to head to the Toronto Islands for the very first time! Staff will be taking the 10 AM ferry to Centre Island—please arrive early to purchase your tickets. You’re welcome to join us on that ferry or take a later one and meet us on the island. We'll be setting up at the Centreville Amusement Park Splash Pad for some fun in the water! Feel free to explore the island at your own pace, including the amusement park—just note that ride tickets and ferry tickets are at your own expense.
Please bring a packed lunch, or buy food at one of the many cafes or restaurants on the island. Make sure to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the day. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and pack anything you’ll need for splash pad fun!
Please email info@srcpc.org to register
Join us for a special Indigenous Learning Circle Time with Carly from Native Canadian Centre of Toronto.
No registration required - during drop in.
Come enjoy a day of fun at Riverdale Park East (550 Broadview Ave)! We'll start by meeting at the playground, and then head over for a swim. Leisure swim begins at 12:00 PM, so don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel, and anything else you need for the pool—changing rooms are available on-site.
Be sure to pack a lunch and bring plenty of water to stay refreshed throughout the day. Please dress for the weather.
No registration required
We have a Summer Closure! The last day of program will be Friday July 11th and we will reopen on Wednesday, August 13th.
Staff will be here for cleaning from Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th and set up on Tuesday, August 12th when we return.
Come play with us at Leslie Grove Park (1158 Queen St E ) and join us for a swim in the wading pool! (Wading pool is open 11am-3pm)
We will be hosting a potluck lunch at the park, if you would like to join in, please bring some food to share with the group.
We will meet at the playground. Please dress for the weather and wading pool.
No registration required
Join us for an outing to Beaches Park (Kew Gardens) at 2075 Queen St E. We will meet at Kew Gardens Playground, play at the park and wading pool, then you’re welcome to take a walk down to the boardwalk and beach! You can either drive or take the Queen Streetcar to this park.
Feel free to bring a packed lunch or buy lunch at Beaches n’ Cream. Please dress for the weather and wading pool.
No registration required
Happy birthday to the Centre, we’ve been open a total of 47 years! To celebrate, we’ll visit the animals, have a picnic lunch, and play parachute games at our favourite farm. Meet at the picnic tables outside of the farm. We’ll share snacks and treats—if you’re able to bring something to share, please make sure it is nut free. Email info@srcpc.org to register
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