Early Learning and Child Care

Finding the right child care is an important step for your family. Whether you're looking for a licensed child care program, need help paying for care, or want to learn about early learning opportunities, we're here to help.

Find information and resources for families, early childhood educators (ECEs) and child care providers. Children's Services supports both Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.

Apply for Child Care Registry Apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy

For Families

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Find an EarlyON Centre

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Become an ECE

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For Child Care Providers

Find Child Care and Family Resources

Explore child care options and early learning programs available in Kawartha Lakes. Find information to help you choose a program that works for your child and your family.

Become an Early Childhood Educator

Interested in a rewarding career working with young children? Learn about becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), including education requirements, training and career opportunities.

Explore Early Childhood Education as a Career

Information for Child Care Providers

Find information and resources to help you open, operate or manage a licensed child care program in Kawartha Lakes.

Learn about funding, local requirements and resources available to support child care providers.

Operating a Child Care Centre

Have questions about child care?

Our Children's Services team can help you find information about local child care programs, financial assistance and other early learning services.

Contact Children's Services: 1-877-324-9870