Babies' Day Out offers a comfortable, fun and inviting atmosphere for caregivers and their babies up to 12 months of age. We have informal discussions on helpful topics relevant to caring for a baby in their first year. Topics include healthy growth and development, infant care and parenting. Also, we plan circle time, songs and stories to stimulate baby in a setting where parents can meet other families and socialize. So come on and join us!
Latest Information
Babies’ Day Out is currently operating on Monday and Thursday afternoons with Communities Together for Children and on Friday Programs and topics vary by site. Please visit the Please visit www.keyon.ca for more information on times, topics and locations.
- Visit www.keyon.ca
- Select “District of Thunder Bay Social Service Administration Board”
- Select EarlyON Centre – Select desired site to access their program calendar
A Public Health Nurse from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit regularly attends Babies’ Day Out groups and Drop-in Playgroups to lead discussions covering a variety of healthy growth and development topics and to share related resources. See schedule below for details:
2024 Public Health Nurse Schedule for attending Babies’ Day Out and Drop-in Playgroups
| Early ON site | Date/Time |
|---|---|
|
Early Years Community Site, Intercity Mall
1000 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay, ON |
Playgroup Drop-in – Third Tuesday of the month 1:30pm – 3:00pm Year round |
| Communities Together for Children (Northwood Mall) 425 Edward St N., Thunder Bay, ON |
Babies’ Day Out - First Thursday of the month 1:30-3:00pm Year round |
| Child and Family Centre – Our Lady of Charity School 370 County Boulevard, Thunder Bay, ON |
Babies’ Day Out - Second Friday of the month 9:30am-11:00am *Closed July and August |
| Child and Family Centre - Algonquin School 160 Algonquin Ave S., Thunder Bay, ON |
Babies’ Day Out - Second Friday of the month 1:30pm -3:00pm *Closed July and August |
All participants must have a free KEyON account to attend Babies’ Day Out. Visit www.keyon.ca to create an account!
Announcements regarding Babies’ Day Out and other programming at the Communities Together for Children site can be found on the Communities Together for Children – EarlyON Child and Family Center Facebook page.
Announcements regarding Parent/Child Playgroups and other programming at the Children and Family Center EarlyON sites can be found on the Children and Family Centre – EarlyON Facebook page.
See you there!
These programs are a co-operative effort between the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Best Start Hubs.