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Children's Services
Oxford County is committed to working with our community partners to enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens, even the youngest among us. Through the management of the licensed childcare system, the ongoing support of the special needs resourcing program and collaboration with family support programs, Oxford County continues to offer programs, services and resources that respond to the needs of children and families in our community.
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We invite you to scroll down to find more information about programs, services and resources that can support you on your journey through parenthood in Oxford County… growing stronger together!
| Licensed Child Care |
| When it comes to connecting families with child care, Oxford County is here to help! We are the designated child care service system managers responsible for planning and managing licensed child care services in our community.
How can we help you? Looking for Licensed Child Care Centres? Check out the listings below under Licensed Child Care locations. Ready to apply for a Child Care spot? Submit your application to OneList. Want to see if you qualify for reduced Child Care Fees? Check out the Child Care Fee Subsidy Program. |
| Special Needs Resourcing |
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Chıldınü Oxford provides services to families with children with diverse needs, up to age twelve, throughout Oxford County who attend, or are on the waitlist for, a Licensed Early Learning Program, including: Child Care Centres, Home Child Care, Nursery School/Preschools, School-Age Programs, Authorized Recreation Programs. The focus is on assisting each child to reach their potential and successful participation in their community.
For further information please visit www.childinuoxford.com , contact info@childinuoxford.com or call 519-290-0517 ext. 257 to speak with the Program Supervisor.
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| EarlyON Child and Family Centres |
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EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free drop-in programs across Oxford County for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-6 years. They provide engaging, high quality, inclusive programs that support early learning and development. Children are able to learn, play, and engage in positive interactions with other children and adults. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to play alongside their children, meet other parents, talk with professionals, learn about child development and make connections to other services in the community. For more information on program times and locations, click here. |
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Becoming an Early Childhood Educator |
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Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) play a critical role in providing education and care for young children. Becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in Ontario requires the successful completion of an ECE education or apprenticeship program, and enrollment with the College of Early Childhood Educators. For more information about pathways to becoming and Early Childhood Educator, please click here. |
Licensed Child Care Locations
Applying for a child care spot in Oxford County is easier with the new, one-stop waitlist for Oxford County families.
Get started now with the OneList.
Locations
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IngersollIngersoll Children’s Centre www.oxfordccc.ca/ingersoll-cc Parkside NorwichWonder Years TillsonburgSonbeam Christian Daycare
Tillsonburg Little School Inc.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario WoodstockGood Beginnings
Community Complex 375 Finkle St.
Oxford Gardens
Garderie francophone du comte d’Oxford
Woodstock YMCA |
| School aged programs |
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Before and after school programs are facilitated through: Good Beginnings Oxford Community Child Care YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Wonder Years Programming is available at the following schools:DrumboBlenheim District P.S. (OCCC) IngersollHarrisfield P.S. (OCCC) ThamesfordThamesford P.S. (OCCC) TavistockTavistock P.S. (Good Beginnings) PlattsvillePlattsville & District P.S. (OCCC) InnerkipInnerkip Central P.S (YMCA) NorwichEmily Stowe P.S (YMCA and Wonder Years) EmbroZorra Highland Park P.S. (OCCC) HicksonHickson Central P.S (YMCA) TillsonburgAnnandale P.S (YMCA) WoodstockAlgonquin P.S. (Good Beginnings) |
| Preschools |
IngersollIngersoll Preschool TavistockTavistock Little Preschool ThamesfordThamesford Preschool WoodstockFriendship Cooperative Playschool
Wee Creations Christian School |
Licensed Home Child Care
To apply for a space in Licensed Home Child Care, register on OneList.
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Oxford Community Child Care and Today’s Family are the Licensed Home Child Care Agencies in Oxford County. Please contact either Oxford Community Child Care or Today’s Family for more information on becoming a Licensed Home Child Care provider.
| Oxford Community Child Care |
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Oxford Community Child Care is a multi-service, non-profit organization offering early learning and child care, licensed home child care, preschool and school age programs.
Oxford Community Child Care’s vision is to partner with community agencies and provide the leadership necessary to offer services that promote the healthy growth, development, and learning in children and their families in Oxford County. For more information, please contact: Oxford Community Child Care |
| Today’s Family |
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Today's Family is a multi-site, multi-service non-profit charitable organization serving over 4,000 children and families in over 75 neighbourhoods across Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand Norfolk, and Oxford County.
Today's Family has been caring for children since 1982. Nurturing children and youth, strengthening families and creating communities, we envision that all children have the opportunity to experience the joy of learning through play. Play is how learning happens.
At Today's Family children and families play in centres and in homes. With our licensed home child care providers, children and families access high-quality and flexible child care within their neighbourhood places.
For more information, please contact: |
For Oxford County’s Home Child Care Providers there is also an in person network you are welcome to join! This network connects you with other local Home Child Care Providers in Oxford County as well as provides resources for you to grow your business. For more information please visit http://www.oxfordearlyon.ca/Caregiver-Caf%C3%A9
Child Care Licensing Resources
There are many resources available to provide information about the licensing process and about licensed child care.
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Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County CSC Providence London District Catholic School Board Oxford County Library Southwestern Public Health Thames Valley District School Board tykeTALK Wellkin Child and Youth Mental Wellness Woodstock & District Developmental Services (WDDS) |