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About
Helping Parents Build a Strong Start for Their Children
HIPPY Halton is a free, home-based preschool program that helps parents in Oakville, Burlington, and Milton prepare their children for school success.
We believe that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers.
Through weekly visits with trained Home Visitors, parents learn simple and fun ways to teach reading, math, and social skills at home.
The program runs for 30 weeks and includes all the books, learning materials, and activities you need. Everything is provided for free.
What Your Child Will Learn
The HIPPY Program helps children build strong early learning skills.
Children learn:
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Early Literacy: letters, sounds, and first writing skills
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Early Math: numbers, counting, and simple patterns
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Language and Expression: speaking, listening, and confidence
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Cognitive and Fine Motor Skills: problem solving and hand control
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Social and Emotional Growth: sharing, teamwork, and curiosity
Your child will start kindergarten prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
SMART Program
SMART Program
(Ages 18 months to 2 years)
Our SMART Program helps parents support their child’s growth from an early age.
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Weekly home visits from a caring Home Visitor
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Free books, toys, and learning materials
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Playgroup sessions to build social and emotional skills
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Parenting workshops and community connections
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Newcomer support to reduce language and cultural barriers
Early learning starts at home. We are here to help every step of the way.
The HIPPY Program
HIPPY Program
(Ages 3 to 5 years)
The HIPPY Program gives parents the tools and confidence to teach their preschool-aged children at home.
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Weekly in-home support from a Home Visitor
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Free children’s books, activity packets, and supplies
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Small group events to learn school routines and social skills
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Parenting workshops that build confidence and support
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Guidance for newcomer families adjusting to life in Canada
Each week, parents and children learn together through play, reading, and conversation.
How the Program Works
Our evidence-based curriculum is based on children’s stories and proven early learning practices.
Weekly Visits
A Home Visitor shows you each week’s activities using books and stories.
You practice through role-play until you feel comfortable teaching your child.
Success
Over 30 weeks, children gain skills and confidence. Parents feel supported and ready to help their children learn at home and in school.
Outcomes for HIPPY Families
Families who complete the HIPPY Program see real change.
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Children enter school confident, curious, and ready to learn.
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Parents strengthen relationships with their children and improve their own English skills.
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Families understand how schools work and how to support their child’s education.
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Newcomer parents feel connected, supported, and part of their new community.
Together, we help families thrive in Canada and build a strong foundation for the future.