Services for Parents

What is quality child care? 

Child care should support a child’s emotional, social, intellectual and physical well-being.  There are two key components to consider when looking for quality child care:

1. The Child Care Provider
2. The Environment

Child Care Providers

They are the key to quality child care.  They are the individuals who will interact with your child, plan the activities to support the children, and communicate with you about your child’s daily activities. 

The Environment

This includes the actual play spaces, the equipment and the daily activities.  All of these components need to be considered when looking for quality.

The Child Care Directory and Information Line (CCDIL) provides:

• Free contact information about child care options in Halton
• A child care search based on your needs
• Access to Registered Early Childhood Educators who are ready to help
• Support for home child care providers
• Community partners with child care information
• "A Parents' Guide to Quality Child Care" resource book for parents seeking quality child care
  

Click here to fill out a Child Care Information Request Form

To learn more about playing to learn please view this resource: English or French

For more information about quality child care and to speak with one of our Registered Early Childhood Education Consultants, please contact us at:

(905) 875-0235 Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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