Connecting Families and Early Years Professionals Across York Region

We help families and early learning professionals find trusted events, resources, and opportunities that support high-quality, value-based care throughout York Region.

About the Child & Family Collaborative

Child & Family Collaborative (C&FC) was created by and for early years professionals in York Region. The website brings together information for anyone who supports children from the prenatal stage to age 12, including parents, caregivers, educators, program staff, and community partners.

Through C&FC, visitors can explore events, learning opportunities, resources, and job postings that strengthen the early learning community and support the well-being of children and families.

Educator and caregiver sitting with young children during a shared play activity in an early learning space
Parent holding an infant close near a window, sharing a quiet and caring moment

Upcoming Events

Browse upcoming events for families and professionals in the early learning and child care sector. From workshops and training sessions to family drop-ins and community gatherings, find opportunities that fit your needs and schedule.

  • Events for Families

    EarlyON Special Event: York Region Public Health Dental Screening

    • August 20 @ 9:00 am

  • Events for Families

    Georgina Terry Fox Run – 45 years!

    • September 14

  • Events for Families

    Georgina Cultural Festival

    • September 19 @ 11:00 am

Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities

Explore current job and volunteer opportunities in the early learning and child care field across York Region. Agencies can post positions, and candidates can search for roles that match their skills, interests, and experience.

Educator and children engaged in a shared play and learning activity in an early learning space
Young woman speaking to a small group in a library or community learning space.

Community Speakers

C&FC connects early learning programs with knowledgeable community speakers. Discover presenters who can speak on a range of topics that matter to your team, from child development and inclusion to family engagement and leadership. If you are a community speaker with expertise to share, you can also submit your information to be included.

C&FC Featured Resources

Explore a rotating selection of trusted tools, guides, and websites chosen by the Child & Family Collaborative. These featured resources support families, caregivers, and early years professionals across York Region and are updated regularly as new materials become available.

  • Families & Professionals

    York Region’s Early Years Program Finder

    York Region’s Early Years Program Finder allows parents and caregivers to search for licensed child care centres, including programs participating in the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system, centres offering subsidized child care, family drop-in programs and EarlyON Child and Family Centres in York Region.

  • Professionals

    York Region Nature Collaborative

    The York Region Nature Collaborative (YNRC) is committed to improving access to nature programs for people of all ages in York Region and beyond. Join us to connect with like-minded educators and individuals, and to share and receive resources to enrich your connection to the land and the work you do with young children.

  • Families & Professionals

    Autism Ontario

    Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. The work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful supports, information, and connections so they are equitably and seamlessly supported across their life course.

From the Gallery

A visual look at our community

Captured moments from events, programs, and activities across the Child & Family Collaborative. These images offer a glimpse into the people, partnerships, and work happening throughout our community.