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The goal of the Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Child Care Department is to invest in an affordable, accessible, and accountable child care system which benefits children, parents, care givers, and our community. The Child Care Department supports a child care system that:
Please contact the Child Care Department for information on the following: Fee Subsidy: Financial assistance for low income working parents who are using license day care programs. A need assessment must be completed to determine eligibility.
Resource Centre Programs: Some of the services provided by Resource Centres include Resource Library, Toy Lending Library, Local and Outreach Playgroups, Parent/Care giver Education, Community Awareness activities, and Parent Relief.
Special Needs Resourcing: Resources and assistance to families with children from birth to twelve years of age, who require extra support to facilitate their inclusion in their community and their interaction with parents, care givers and peers.
Ontario Works Child Care: Financial assistance maybe available for individuals who require child care in order to participate in LEAP, Community Placement, in transition of or maintaining Employment (casual, part-time and full time), or Employment Supports including Educational & Training Programs, Workshops & Structured Job Search. Child care financial assistance is available if the childcare provider is not the mother, father, supporting person or sibling residing in the same home. Parents may chose from licensed Day Care Programs, licensed Home Child Care or unlicensed (private) Child Care .
Community Programs: The Child Care Department may also be a contact to access information about children and family community programs that maybe available.
Residents of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington may call: (613) 476-2842 or 1-866-476-2842 For additional information on child care programs and services in your community please contact:
Choosing Quality Child Care Takes Time & Thoughtful Consideration: Formal (Licensed) Child Care program may include a Day Care Centre, a Nursery or Preschool, school-age programs or home child care. These programs are regulated under the Day Nurseries Act which is enforced by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. The children are supervised by qualified early Childhood educators who are certified in First Aid & CPR and are carefully screened and monitored. Licensed child care provides age appropriate activities and programs including indoor and outdoor play geared towards healthy development of children. Informal (Unlicensed) Child Care programs are not regulated through a licensed agency and are not inspected or supervised. These services are provided in the home usually by a friend, relative, neighbour, community member or nanny. Ontario Works will support your decision to use Informal Child Care as long as it is the best suitable care for your child and provides a safe and healthy environment.
Things To Remember: Contact each home or centre by phone, followed by a visit, before making a final decision. Be clear about what you and your child want and need. Consider the following when choosing your child care:
Ask for references and check them. The care giver’s references should support your needs. Once you have made a decision confirm the arrangements with the care provider. It is important that you continue to monitor the situation to ensure the quality of care.
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