Our Programs
Drop-In Program
Brass Bell Family Resource Centres are your local EarlyON Child and Family Centres for families with children age 0-6. Whether you are looking to drop-in or attend a program; there’s a place for all families within our Brass Bell community. Our friendly staff offer a welcoming and inclusive environment where families can connect and play! Contact your local centre to learn more.
The programming calendars for your centre can be found on your local centre's Facebook page or by searching for your centre on KEyON.ca.
KEyON.ca is a digital sign-in system that provides parents a quick and simple way to sign in at EarlyON Centres across Ontario.
CAPC and CPNP
The Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) are intended to reach families facing conditions of risk and are funded through the Public Health Agency of Canada. CAPC is offered in partnership with our EarlyON Child & Family Centres and CPNP is a stand-a-lone program in Marathon.
Both programs aim to improve the health and well-being of pre & post-natal mothers and their infants; and to strengthen parental and family capacity in the early years. A variety of workshops and programs are offered on topics including but not limited to: Attachment, Breastfeeding, Maternal Mental Health, Child Development, Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Oral Health, Nutrition, Food Skills and more!
Community Action Program for Children
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
Baby’s Day Out
Our Baby’s Day Out program provides a warm, supportive space where families can connect with one another, share advice and find helpful resources and information.
The program also offers workshops and guest speakers to promote the optimal health and well-being of prenatal and postnatal mothers and their babies.
~ Reach out to your local centre for more information and program schedules or visit 'Our Locations' to find links to the Facebook pages for each centre ~
Licensed Child Care
The Family Place Child Care Centre in Nipigon offers quality licensed child care programs for children ages 18 months to 12 years.
Warm Nurturing Environment
Play-Based Learning
Nutritious Meal & Snacks according to Canada's Food Guide
The Centre operates in partnership with the EarlyON Child and Family Centre.
We offer a bursary program which is supported through fundraising activities by the staff and Board of Directors. Consideration is given to a student who will be continuing on to post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Bursaries can be applied for at the following high schools:
Lake Superior High School
Manitouwadge High School
Marathon High School \ École secondaire Cité-Supérieure
Nipigon-Red Rock District High School
Please contact your local high school guidance counsellor regarding the application process.
