Very young children and their parents/caregivers learn how to make a smooth transition to kindergarten at four early years hubs and 10 readiness centres. The centres function as drop–in facilities for children, from birth to four years of age, who are accompanied by a parent, grandparent or other primary caregiver. Caregivers must accompany their children so they can learn together in a welcoming, stimulating environment. Families may attend any hub or readiness centre, regardless of where they live in Peel.

Qualified kindergarten teachers choose activities that foster learning and social skills in all children. Sessions last about two hours. Through particpation in free play, circle time (chants, finger plays, shared reading, songs, movement), learning centres (activities involving math, science, reading and writing, sand, water and blocks), snack time and gross motor play, the parents/caregivers are preparing their children for school.

Hub and readiness centres provide a free service. They are funded by the Peel  District School Board through the Ministry of Education in recognition of the importance of early years education.

For locations, please view the map on this page. For information about each of the hubs and readiness centres, please navigate on the left to the site that interests you.

Free family activities offered during week-long literacy celebration

The Peel District School Board’s Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, Hubs and Readiness Centres will join other community agencies to offer a variety of free activities for families from Jan. 22 to 28 in honour of Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27. Families are encouraged to participate in learning activities together in order to improve literacy skills for both adults and children. Check out a complete calendar of activities and events.