Why Thrive Kids Clinic is the Best Choice for Your Child's Urgent Care

If your child needs to be seen quickly — whether it’s a sore throat after school, a sudden rash, a sprained ankle on the weekend, or just a “something’s off” parent feeling — you’ll be glad to know that Thrive Kids Clinic’s after-hours walk-in / urgent care service is here to help. Located right in the heart of our neighbourhood at 2686 Danforth Avenue, we serve the families of Leslieville, East York, the Danforth & Upper Beaches with pediatric-specific, family-friendly urgent care.

Why Choose a Pediatric Urgent Care vs A General Walk-In?

• Our team are children’s specialists — we’re not just generalists. That means your little one gets a clinician who knows kids, knows how to talk to them (and their parents), and how to make an urgent visit less scary.

• We accept both Thrive Kids Clinic patients and non-patients in our urgent care window, so you don’t need to be “already registered” to use us for the “uh-oh” moments. Thrive Kids Clinic

• We operate on a first-come, first-serve daily list, but encourage you to call ahead so we can get you on the list. Wait times are typically kept to under an hour for most visits. Thrive Kids Clinic

• Because we are located in your neighbourhood, you avoid the stress and time-cost of a big hospital visit when it’s not a true emergency — but you still get expert, friendly care.

Hours That Fit Busy Families

Our Sick / Urgent Visit Clinic hours are:

• Monday: 7 am – 1 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm

• Tuesday: 7 am – 1 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm

• Wednesday: 12 pm – 8:30 pm

• Thursday: 12 pm – 8:30 pm

• Friday: 4 pm – 8 pm

• Saturday & Sunday: Closed Thrive Kids ClinicCall ahead at 416-849-2260 ext. 1 to be added to our daily list. Thrive Kids Clinic

What Kind of Issues We See — And When It’s a Hospital Instead

Our urgent-care clinic is perfect for many of those “need to get seen today” type things:

• Colds & flu-symptoms

• Vomiting / diarrhoea

• Minor sprains, strains & sports injuries

• Rashes / skin conditions / insect bites / burns

• Allergy concerns (non-life-threatening)

• Prescription renewals (non-narcotic)

• School or sports “sick-note” requests Thrive Kids Clinic

Important: If your child is experiencing a medical emergency (trouble breathing, unresponsive, severe trauma, etc.), please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital immediately. Our urgent care is for non-emergency but still timely needs. Thrive Kids Clinic

What to Expect When You Visit

1. Call ahead to get on the list – this improves your chance of being seen quickly.

2. Come to the clinic at 2686 Danforth Avenue, Toronto (M4C 1L7) — we’re centrally located to the surrounding East Toronto area. Thrive Kids Clinic

3. When you check in, we’ll assign you a place on the daily list (not necessarily a fixed appointment time, but we do aim to see you within about one hour). Thrive Kids Clinic

4. Our team will assess your child, provide the treatment or referrals needed, and help you with any next-steps (such as follow-up with your primary care provider).

5. After your visit, you’ll be asked to follow up with your usual doctor or our Thrive team as needed.

Why Parents Love It Here

• You’re not waiting in a loud emergency room with all the hospital bustle.

• Our space is designed for kids: a friendly, calm environment, staff who know how to work with children (and parents!).

• We live in this community — Leslieville, Danforth, the Beaches — so you can drop by with less stress.

• We’re as much about Better Kids. Better Families. as our slogan says. (Yes, we even say it!)

• Because we’re pediatric-first, you don’t feel like “just another patient number” — you’re a family we’re helping, not a queue we’re processing.

Your Local Neighbourhood Advantage

Serving families around Leslieville, East York, the Danforth Neighbourhood, and the Upper Beaches, our East Toronto base means you don’t have to get across town for high-quality urgent pediatric care. Being local means less time away from work, school, or play.

Quick Reminders for a Smooth Visit

• Bring your child’s OHIP health card (or temporary number) and any relevant medical history.

• If you’re already a Thrive Kids Clinic patient, let us know — we’ll pull your record to help speed things up.

• Arrive as early as possible if possible during busy times (after school hours tend to be busier).

• Stay calm — we know how stressful it is when your child’s feeling unwell. We’ve got you.

Ready When You Need Us

If your child needs to be seen today and it’s not safe to wait for a regular appointment, call us now at 416-849-2260 ext 1 and ask about our Sick / Urgent Visits list. Because when a kid needs care, you want specialized pediatric support that’s flexible, nearby, friendly — and on your team.

For more information or to learn about our full range of services (well-child checks, newborn care, allied health, etc.) visit our website or call our team. At Thrive Kids Clinic, we’re here for your family — when you need us, where you need us.