Indoor EarlyON Centre programs 

Join us today! 

EarlyON programs offer welcoming, inclusive spaces where children and caregivers can play, learn and connect through fun, meaningful experiences.

About Indoor Programs and Workshops 

  • Fun, free programs for parents, guardians, and caregivers and their children (ages 0-6 years)
  • Drop-in Interactive Play and Learn program where families can interact with others and play with a wide variety of creative materials, toys, fine motor games, individual sensory materials, books, etc. is available according to the Centre’s schedule. See our newsletter for details.
  • Workshops: Adult educational sessions, children’s workshops and some special events may require registration to ensure adequate resources can be provided. See our newsletter for details about this month’s special programs.
  • Capacity: Limits are determined for each session based on fire code, etc.
How to participate? 

Pre-registration is not required for drop-in interactive programs.

Detailed participant information is gathered on your first visit and then, for subsequent visits, a simplified sign-in process is in place.

Creating Safe and Welcoming Spaces

Thank you for your help in keeping our EarlyON Centres safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone

  • Staying home when unwell: If you or your child are feeling unwell, we ask that you stay home and join us another day.
  • Cleaning and disinfection: Toys and shared equipment are cleaned and disinfected regularly in line with our sanitary practices.
  • Healthy habits: Participants are encouraged to practice proper hand hygiene and cover coughs and sneezes while at the Centre.
What our EarlyON professionals ensure:

Our early learning educators prepare the environment and learning centres with age appropriate materials that encourage curiosity, exploration, experimentation, social interaction, and learning through play. Our staff will facilitate activities for you and your child to enjoy together including stories, music, movement activities, games, science experiments and more.

Do you have questions?

For support with parenting, child development, or community resources for you and your family, please speak to a member of our team. We are here to listen, support, and connect you to helpful resources to address your unique needs.

Locations 

Fairview Mall

285 Geneva St,
St. Catharines, ON L2N 2G1

Mondays & Wednesdays 9AM-4PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9AM-7PM
Fridays 9AM-12PM
Saturdays 9AM-1PM
Sundays 10AM-1PM

Grantham Centre

469 Grantham Avenue, St. Catharines, ON L2M 3J2

Mondays – Thursdays 9AM-1PM
Fridays 9AM-12PM

Niagara West YMCA

325 Main Street East
Grimsby, ON L3M 1R2

Mondays – Wednesdays 4PM-6PM
Saturdays & Sundays 8:30AM-11:00AM

St. Anthony Centre

81 Rykert Street,
St. Catharines, ON L2S 1Z2

Mondays & Wednesdays 9AM-4PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9AM-1PM
Fridays 9AM-12PM

*This centre is closed on school holidays

Thorold Centre

25 Whyte Avenue North, Thorold ON, L2V 2T4

Mondays – Thursdays 9AM-12:30PM
Fridays 9AM-12PM

Friday Outdoor Program at the Thorold Public Library 9:30AM-11AM

Contact Us 

EarlyON Administration: (289) 241-0372

E-mail: [email protected]

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