EarlyON Centre

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. 


News & Updates

Program Cancellations & Location Changes/Disruptions

February 16: Closed for Family 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. 

Create your KEyON account


Weekly schedule

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EarlyON Feb Calendar

Baby Time

February 2, 9 & 23
12:30 - 2:30 pm
1/3 Hall Community Centre 

 

Run, Jump, Climb

February 9 
5:00 - 7:00 pm
2/3 Hall Community Centre

 

Parenting Workshop: Navigating Sibling Relationships 

February 23
6:00  - 7:30 pm 
A/B Meeting Room & Multi-Purpose Room at the Friendship Centre 
*Please pre-register via your KEyON account

Play & Learn

Every Tuesday
9:30 - 11:30 am
1/3 Hall Community Centre

Play & Skate

Every Tuesday
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Blue Rink & 1/3 Hall Community Centre

Play & Read

Every Wednesday 
9:30 - 10:30 am
St. Marys Public Library
*Please use entrance beside Tim Hortons, off of Queen St. E

 

Play & Swim

Every Wednesday
1:45 - 2:30 pm
Pyramid Recreation Centre Pool (Entrance B)

Baby Time

Every Thursday
9:30 - 11:30 am
1/3 Hall, Community Centre

Play & Learn

Every Friday
9:30 - 11:30 am
1/3 Hall, Community Centre

Schemas In Play

February 7
9:30 am - 11:30 am
1/3 Hall, Community Centre 


In person program descriptions

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EarlyON Feb Calendar - back

Baby Time is a group for parents of children aged 0 to 18 months to come together in a safe environment to support each other, build relationships, take part in adult conversation, and enjoy engaging children’s programming.

February 23

Join us for a supportive workshop for caregivers to explore sibling dynamics, learn strategies to reduce rivalry, and strengthen cooperation between children. Gain practical tools for communication, emotional regulation, and building positive sibling bonds.

Child minding is available.

*Please pre-register via KEyON

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.

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.

Play & Skate is a program for you and your child to enjoy some ice time together.

Please sign in to the program in the 1/3 Hall prior to going to the Blue Rink to skate.

You are welcome to enjoy the full Play & Learn program available in the 1/3 Hall anytime during the duration of the program. You’re welcome to come for solely for skating or playing or enjoy both!

Friendly Reminders:

  • Everyone under the age of 16 must wear a helmet
  • No hockey sticks or pucks
  • Strollers and pushers ARE allowed. We have a limited number of skate aids available for use.
  • No shoes/boots are to be worn on the ice

Enjoy an unstructured swim with your child. The pool swim ratio is 1 adult to 2 children.

Pre-Registration is required for this program via your KEyON account.

Each person going into the pool needs to be registered prior to attending.

If you’re registered and unable to attend, please unregister so others can sign up. Spaces are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.

Come out to burn some energy before bedtime! The 2/3 Hall will be set up with lots of fun gross motor activities for you and your child to enjoy. Come in Entrance B, down the stairs and into the Hall for lots of fun! Indoor shoes are a great idea for this program.

February 7

Schemas are the building blocks for children’s brain development. Come out for a morning of play where we will have activities designed to enhance and support the many schemas in children’s learning and development.

Contact Us

Town of St. Marys (general contact)
Town Hall: 175 Queen Street East
Mail: P.O Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6

T: 519-284-2340
F: 519-284-2881
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