Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre
Contact Us
Jessica Kurtz
EarlyON Coordinator
317 James Street South, St. Marys, Ontario, N4X 1B6
T. 226-374-6544
Email the EarlyON Coordinator
News & Updates
Program Cancellations & Location Changes/Disruptions
May 2 - Closed for Professional Development
May 19 - Closed for Victoria Day
Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages (@townofstmarysearlyon) for any changes to program locations or any cancellations due to inclement weather or extreme heat.
KEyON
Everyone attending EarlyON programs must now be registered through KEyON, a digital sign in application. Each adult attending programs will need to make their own account; children can be shared between accounts.
After creating an account online, you will be given a key fob that will be scanned each time you attend a program. This will help us track attendance and determine the best kind of programming for our community. You can also use your online account to view calendars from all EarlyON programs across Perth County.
The Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre offers a variety of free programs for parents, caregivers and children ages zero to six years. These play-based and interactive programs are a great opportunity for you and your family to explore, learn and create connections within the community.
Weekly schedule
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| Monday |
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Play & Learn May 5 & 12 12:30 - 2:00 pm 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre)
Baby Time May 26 12:30 - 2:30 pm Kingsway Lodge (310 Queen St. E)
Circle of Security April 28 - June 16 6:00 - 8:00 pm Meeting Room A/B, Friendship Centre |
| Tuesday |
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Play & Learn Every Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 am 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre)
*May 13: Dental Education & Screening available via HPPH Dental Educators
May 27 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Baby Time May 6, 13 & 20 12:30 - 2:30 pm 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) |
| Wednesday |
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Play & Read Every Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 am St. Marys Public Library *Please use entrance beside Tim Hortons, off of Queen St. E
Baby Connections Every Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 pm 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) *Pre-registration is required via your KEyON account |
| Thursday |
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Baby Time Every Thursday 9:30 - 11:30 am 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) |
| Friday |
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Play & Learn May 9, 16, 23 & 30 9:30 - 11:30 am 1/3 Hall, Community Centre (inside the Pyramid Recreation Centre) |
| Sunday |
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Perth Children's Water Festival May 25 1:00 - 4:00 pm Milt Dunnell Field (The Flats) |
In person program descriptions
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| Play & Learn (Various locations) |
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Play and Learn is a play group for families with children aged zero to six years old. We provide a safe and engaging environment for children to learn through play and build connections with other families. During the summer months, siblings over the age of 6 are welcome to attend our outdoor Play & Learn programs. We try to set up near a playground so that all interests can be met. Please know, however, that our programming will continue to be geared towards ages 0 - 6 years. |
| Play & Read (at the St. Marys Public Library - Queen Street entrance) |
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Play & Read is a program for families with children aged 0 to 6 years. Activities based on favourite stories are presented for you to enjoy together. *Please use the Queen Street entrance (next to the Tim Hortons) of the St. Marys Public Library. |
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Baby Time at Kingsway Lodge |
| Join us and the residents of Kingsway Lodge for this enjoyable intergenerational program. The program room is downstairs. Take the elevator to the lower level and the doors will open into the program room. Parking is limited, please consider walking, if possible. |
| Circle of Security |
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At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Please pre-register for all 7 sessions (no session on Victoria Day) via your KEyON account. Attendance at all sessions is requested. Child minding is available, if needed. Please email to confirm child care requirements. |
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Perth Children’s Water Festival |
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Join many community partners, including EarlyON, for a fun-filled afternoon to learn about our life with water in a hands-on and active environment! For more information, please visit https://www.childrenswaterfestival.ca/ |
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Baby Connections |
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Baby Connections is a free community program that helps families develop their babies' literacy and language skills and provides each family with a take-home kit of resources. The program has been specifically designed for parent/caring adults and young babies, 6 - 12 months of age. Pre-Registration is required through your KEyON account. The benefit fully from this program, please pre-register for all four weeks. |