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.

Summer programs

From story time and arts and crafts to outdoor play, music, dance, special events and ESL programs, hubs offer something for everyone. For information about activites taking place at the hub nearest you, view its flyer.

Havenwood Centre

Lancaster Centre

Oakridge Centre

Sir Winston Churchill Centre

Sir Winston Churchill Drop-in