Play • Grow • Discover
supporting families to build a stronger, more connected community
Connections Early Years Family Centre provides our youngest children with meaningful opportunities to play, grow, and discover.
In the 50 years since its creation by local volunteers, Connections has become an exceptional resource for children, families, caregivers, volunteers, and community agencies in Windsor and Essex. We offer many programs and services at no cost to families to support them as they grow together.
PLAY isn’t just about fun – it’s learning too.
When you play, children explore their world and build critical skills that bring a lifetime of benefits. Play underpins everything that we do at Connections, and our space is welcoming and accessible with something for every family and their young children.
Come and Play Drop-in Times
During our drop-in times, you can show up (and leave) at any time. Come and play with our wide variety of toys, books, puzzles, sensory and creative materials, and more.
EarlyON Season Schedule
Each season we offer different programming – check our schedule for what can best support your family and get in touch!
Mornings
Wednesday and Friday
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Afternoons
Tuesday and Thursday
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Evenings
Tuesday and Thursday
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION
795 Giles Blvd. E.
Windsor, ON N9A 4E5
Hours
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30
Come and Play Drop-in:
- Wed & Fri, 9:30-11:30
- Tues & Thurs, 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-7:00
Mentorship Hub:
- Tues & Thurs, 12:00-7:00
- Friday, 9:30-3:30
PARKING
Street parking on Giles and Marentette, no permit required.
CONTACT
519-252-9696 | info@connectwithus.ca
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Make a donation!
Support our vital work with families and children.
PLAY isn’t just about fun – it’s learning too.
When you play, children explore their world and build critical skills that bring a lifetime of benefits. Play underpins everything that we do at Connections, and our space is welcoming and accessible with something for every family and their young children.
Come and Play Drop-in Times
During our drop-in times, you can show up (and leave) at any time. Come and play with our wide variety of toys, books, puzzles, sensory and creative materials, and more.
Mornings
Wednesday and Friday
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Afternoons
Tuesday and Thursday
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Evenings
Tuesday and Thursday
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
EarlyON Season Schedule
Each season we offer different programming – check our schedule for what can best support your family and get in touch!
GROW and learn about your child’s development.
Big change starts small – during the first 6 years, your child’s brain develops faster than at any other time; it’s when the building blocks are established. Connections provides early identification and intervention services to advance the healthy development of families and their children 0 – 6 years. Our programs are at no cost and can be accessed at any time.
DISCOVER opportunities for responsive caregiving.
Nurtured children are the consequence of nurturing adults: to invest in children means also investing in the people around them – the parents, caregivers, grandparents, early years workforce, volunteers, and more.
Connections is a place to feel belonging, community, and connection. We offer parenting groups for coping with stressful times, resources for early development, and opportunities for connecting with other parents and caregivers through volunteering. We invite families of all shapes, sizes, and circumstances to access our network of support.
