ABOUT US
The Early Childhood and Families Department provides programs for children from 0 to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Our goal is to support and promote healthy child development by providing a stimulating environment and implementing innovative practices in the field of early childhood. Our educators and animators facilitate many activities and workshops such as our Playgroup, Sharing Stories and Child Stimulation programs, which promote learning through play, exploration, early literacy, physical & social-emotional growth and healthy attachment.
Additionally, our program provides a unique experience for families to meet, exchange ideas and form meaningful and supportive connections with others in the community. We offer a variety of workshops for parents & caregivers such as Nobody’s Perfect, Lunch & Lecture and Nutrition programs, to engage with each other, explore ideas & topics related to parenting, and discover new and empowering facets of themselves as parents. We believe that parents are the first and best educators for their children, which is why involving the family and the community in children’s education and care is so important in our approach to early childhood.
Since 1927, Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre has provided empowering educational programming for residents of Little Burgundy from birth through adulthood.
PROGRAMS
Parent & Child Playgroup (1 to 5 years)
Playgroups are parent and child stimulation workshops focusing on child development through interactive play.
Children’s Corner (6 months to 5 years)
This is a drop-off activity. Our educators support young children in their linguistic, physical, cognitive and social development through play based activities.
Sharing Stories (0 to 24 months)
Tyndale St-Georges invites you to come sing, play and re-tell stories alongside your little ones!
Parent & Infant (0 to 12 months) Workshop Series
These workshops offer an opportunity for parents of newborn babies to learn and exchange ideas on parenting and child development.
Parent Cooking Workshops
Learn new recipes that are healthy, economical and time-saving. Eat with us or take it home to enjoy with your family!
For more information, please call 514 931-6265 ext. 29.
Speaker Series
Guest lecturers are invited to deliver presentations on a variety of topics related to Early Childhood (i.e. speech development, health, home safety, dental care, self-care).
For more information, please call 514 931-6265 ext. 29.
Nobody’s Perfect
This is a series of workshops for parents during which themes such as understanding your child’s temperament, health, mind and emotions will be explored and discussed. Parents are invited to suggest topics for discussion.
For more information, please call 514 931-6265 ext. 29.
Summer Parent and Child Playgroup
The Summer Parent and Child Playgroup is an opportunity for parents and children to socialize, have fun and be stimulated through a variety of dynamic group activities. Together we explore some of Montreal’s parks, museums, beaches and gardens, and enjoy activities like picnics and the mobile library!