Get Ready for School Program for Pre-K Children

A free, play‑based Ready for School program will be offered in July for children born in 2022. This program is run in collaboration with Durham Catholic District School Board and Durham Community Health Centre.

This program supports school readiness through activities that promote social‑emotional development, speech and language growth, cognitive skills, and fine and gross motor development. One of the foundations of learning in kindergarten is built on play-based and inquiry-based learning.

Families also have the opportunity to join an interactive online information session to learn more about the Get Ready for School Program and have your questions answered.

Priority is given to children who have not participated in a previous school readiness program.

The following sessions are available:

• Session One: July 6-9, 2026, and July 13-16, 2026 OR
• Session Two: July 20-23, 2026, and July 27-30, 2026

Program Days: Monday - Thursday

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Durham Community Health Centre, Oshawa South location (115 Grassmere Ave, Oshawa) 
Spaces are limited. Families will be contacted to confirm placement.

Please email kvarlow@durhamchc.ca to register for a session.