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YMCA of Niagara — EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Free drop-in EarlyON centres where parents, caregivers, and young children build relationships, access resources, and connect with other families and staff.

Official page updated 2026-02-27 includes March newsletter, locations, hours, and contact details.

Use this page to check fit, look for trust cues, and decide on one honest next step for your family.

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Trust and fit

YMCA operator, Ministry-funded, multiple locations, explicit family-support framing, and clear admin contacts.

  • YMCA-operated centres
  • Multiple Niagara locations
  • Free family drop-ins

Best contact path: Join the mailing list, call a centre directly, or drop in during posted hours.

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Current public next step

Drop in at Fairview EarlyON

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

285 Geneva St, St. Catharines

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Programs

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EarlyON drop-in centres

Free parent-and-child drop-in environment with resources, referrals, workshops, and play-based programming across multiple Niagara locations.

Locations include Fairview, Grantham, St. Anthony, Thorold, and Niagara West YMCA.

Parents/caregivers and children up to age 6

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Friday outdoor program at Thorold Public Library

Outdoor EarlyON programming linked from the Thorold centre schedule.

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Parents/caregivers and children up to age 6