Opening Progress

News & Updates

What's Happening at First Place

Follow along as we prepare to open our doors! We'll be sharing exciting updates, behind-the-scenes progress, and important information as we get closer to welcoming children and families in early December 2026.

Construction Milestone

Our Playground Is Taking Shape!

August 27, 2026

Exciting progress is happening at First Place! Work on our outdoor playground space is underway as we continue preparing for our opening in December.

We can't wait to see this space come to life for children to explore, play, and enjoy!

Excavator preparing the outdoor play yard.

Grading work underway outside First United Church.

New outdoor play structure at the First Place construction site

New outdoor play structure taking shape at the centre.

New outdoor storage building at the First Place construction site

New outdoor storage building installed on site.

More to Come!

We'll share more updates here as we get closer to opening. Check back often to see what's new!

Location

7 Curtis Street
Lower level of First United Church
St. Thomas, Ontario

Hours of Operation

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday

Email

info@firstplaceelc.ca
Direct Centre Correspondence