North Hastings Children's Services

North Hastings Children's Services Provides quality services and supports to enhance the well being of children and families in partnership with our community.

We're here to support children, youth and families and provide the resources you need for prenatal to teen. Ministry of Education licensed childcare, EarlyON Centres, Algonquin Inodewiziwin Indigenous programs, Yourspace Youth Centre, Intersections, a Youth Advisory Board, parent workshops, prenatal support, in-school programs, playgroups, Triple P Parenting resources, literacy support, and so much more! Through multiple sites, schools and outreach we service all 7 townships and municipalities in North Hastings.

We had a wonderful morning at our Saturday social. We started off with painting on our feathers, which then expanded to ...
09/12/2026

We had a wonderful morning at our Saturday social. We started off with painting on our feathers, which then expanded to painting with feathers and paint brushes on the brown on the table. We practised taking turns on the climber using our gross motor skills, counting and encouraging each other to go down the slide. Are friends engaged in drumming and singing, making food in the dramatic center, and having lots of fun in the gross motor area.




Our windows are looking a little extra special! ❤️Our Experience Summer Camp campers created these thank-you posters for...
09/11/2026

Our windows are looking a little extra special! ❤️

Our Experience Summer Camp campers created these thank-you posters for the incredible businesses, organizations and special individuals who helped make Summer Camp 2026 possible.

Their generosity helped give local children and youth a summer filled with new experiences, friendships, fun and memories — and our campers wanted to make sure they knew just how much that support meant.

For now, the posters are proudly filling the windows of our Head Office… but next week, they’ll be heading out into the community as our campers’ thank-you to the people who helped make their summer possible. 💚

Keep an eye out — you might see one hanging in the window of a local business soon!

From all of us at NHCS, and especially our campers — thank you for investing in local kids. ☀️🌲💚

Doug and Kerri Putman
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Cafe BC
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
The Granite
Town of Bancroft
Shelby Kramp-Neuman MP Canada Summer Jobs
No Frills
Famous Toys
Your Anglican Church North Hastings
Bancroft Brew Pub

EarlyON- Busy Boots 🌿🌳🌱🌹🪵🪨We headed out for a walk to the bridge, where little explorers enjoyed playing in nature 🌳We m...
09/10/2026

EarlyON- Busy Boots

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We headed out for a walk to the bridge, where little explorers enjoyed playing in nature 🌳

We made beautiful artwork using flower pounding
We used loose nature parts and glue to create our names

We explored, played, created, and followed the children’s interests along the way!

So many opportunities for creativity, connection, and learning outdoors!

Join us next Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at High Falls in Birds Creek




EarlyON’s Kitchen Connections was all about comfort yesterday! Families joined Chef Shaun in the kitchen where there was...
09/10/2026

EarlyON’s Kitchen Connections was all about comfort yesterday! Families joined Chef Shaun in the kitchen where there was plenty of peeling, slicing, and chopping to make a delicious fruit salad for us to share. We paired this with tasty meatloaf and creamy mashed potatoes as well as a vegetable frittata for our vegetarian friends. 🧑‍🍳🍽️

When they weren’t helping in the kitchen, families poured, scooped, and created in our apple themed sensory bin. We also squished beautiful painted leaf creations and gathered at the end of program to enjoy a delicious meal together. 🍎🍂

A big thank you to United Way Hastings & Prince Edward for making this program possible! ❤️

It's that time of year again to brush up on your Anishinàbemowin Algonquin Language, or maybe you are wanting to learn. ...
09/09/2026

It's that time of year again to brush up on your Anishinàbemowin Algonquin Language, or maybe you are wanting to learn.
Check out our poster for more details and come learn in a safe learning environment where mistakes are welcomed. The class are available in person or online for everyone learning needs.

In our licensed Childcare programs this week, our Indigenous Cultural Coordinator, Diane, introduced the Algonquin langu...
09/09/2026

In our licensed Childcare programs this week, our Indigenous Cultural Coordinator, Diane, introduced the Algonquin language weather term 'Kimiwan', meaning 'rain', to the children. Through an engaging story, she encouraged the children to repeat the word throughout, laying the groundwork for a new weather term each week. The children also participated in an immersive cultural experience, featuring singing, drumming, rattles, and large motor movements, all incorporated into an action song that showcased the Anishinàbemowin Algonquin Language.

🚜🚒 Daddy N’ Me: Touch-A-Truck! 🚓🚧Get ready for an evening of big machines, big smiles, and hands-on fun! 🛻✨Join us for a...
09/09/2026

🚜🚒 Daddy N’ Me: Touch-A-Truck! 🚓🚧

Get ready for an evening of big machines, big smiles, and hands-on fun! 🛻✨

Join us for a FREE male caregiver event where children can get up close and personal with all kinds of trucks, vehicles, and machinery while exploring the equipment that helps keep our community moving!

📅 Wednesday, September 16th
⏰ 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Bancroft Community Airport

Calling all dads, grandpas, uncles and male caregivers! Bring your little ones and enjoy an evening of exploring, learning and making memories together! ❤️

Both Ashley and Diane were super excited about the soft launch of our new and revamped Kwey Kìjik Forest & Nature School...
09/09/2026

Both Ashley and Diane were super excited about the soft launch of our new and revamped Kwey Kìjik Forest & Nature School!!! Our new program will be running two days in a row, Mondays and Tuesdays from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. We even extended our hours. These exciting new changes allows us to experience a stronger, land-based learning program for all ages. Here are some of the exciting photos that were taken today in our three hour program. Just imagine what can happen in our program two days in a row.

This is a free program that has Indigenous base teachings, and how we all can benefit connecting to all of creators creations. It is for children of all ages. Parents do have to attend with their children and are encouraged to engage in all of the fun. So we hope to see your smiling faces next Monday and join us experiencing the new changes to our program.



We had a busy crew at Wigwam Wiggles this morning. We sang about our emotions and use our large and fine motor skills dr...
09/08/2026

We had a busy crew at Wigwam Wiggles this morning. We sang about our emotions and use our large and fine motor skills drumming. We did some Woodland animal yoga at our circle time and had fun balancing and bouncing on our obstacle course. They made bug sensory bags to take home with shaving cream, and we extended the play and gave them babies as they enjoyed giving them a shaving cream bath. We ended with some easel painting and a bumblebee craft and finished off with a healthy snack before everyone had to head home.

Just a reminder to all families that this is a free program open to all generations and nationalities and children of all ages. Please join us next Tuesday morning from 9 AM to 12 PM as we have extended this program by one hour.


👶💛 Infant Massage is coming to EarlyON! 💛👶Join us starting September 16th for a 5-week Infant Massage program, happening...
09/08/2026

👶💛 Infant Massage is coming to EarlyON! 💛👶

Join us starting September 16th for a 5-week Infant Massage program, happening Wednesdays from 10:00AM–12:00PM.

Learn simple massage techniques while creating special moments of connection, bonding, and relaxation with your little one. 🌿✨

📅 Starting September 16th
🕙 10:00AM–12:00PM
💛 5-week program

Pre-registration is required. To register, email [email protected].

We can’t wait to share these special moments with you and your little one! 💕

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20 Hastings Heritage Way
Bancroft, ON
K0L1C0

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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