If you have children and are looking for schooling, Kawartha Lakes is served by two school boards: Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board and Trillium Lakelands District School Board
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Welcome, Parents and Caregivers!
You’ve landed in the right place – your one-stop destination for programs, services, and events designed with busy families in mind. Whether you’re looking for local activities, support resources, or ways to stay connected, everything you need to help your family thrive in Kawartha Lakes is right here.
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From early learning programs to parenting groups and home-based support, these resources are here to walk alongside you. Whether you need practical help or someone to talk to, you’ll find services that meet you where you’re at.
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Whether it’s cooling off at a splash pad, joining a day camp, or hitting the ice, these activities offer plenty of ways for kids to stay active and enjoy themselves year-round.
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Parents' and Caregivers' Guide: Questions and Answers
What schools are in Kawartha Lakes?
Where can I apply for childcare?
OneHSN City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton Child Care Registry is where you apply for licensed child care and approved recreation services.
OneHSN is a safe, secure, fast and convenient way to allow parents to:
- Locate programs close to either home or work.
- Apply for several child care options in just one application
- Access OneHSN website anytime, anywhere.
Complete your Application.
Can I register for recreation programs over the phone?
Yes, we can help you get registered for programs by calling 705-324-9112 for support.
You can also use our Online Registration Portal and register.
How can I find a doctor for my family?
Family doctors are provincially regulated and available through Health Care Connect. If you are looking for a family doctor in the City of Kawartha Lakes and already have a doctor elsewhere in the province, follow Steps 1 – 3. If you do not have a family doctor anywhere in Ontario, follow Step 3.
Step One:
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If you have a family doctor elsewhere than the City of Kawartha Lakes, have a discussion with them regarding your need to de-roster with them in order to register with Health Care Connect to access a family doctor here.
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The majority of family doctors will continue to see you as their patient until you are connected here
Step Two:
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Contact Service Ontario at 1-888-218-9929
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Have your Health Card available
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Request to be de-rostered from your family doctor
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Service Ontario will provide you with a letter in a few weeks stating that you are de-rostered
Step Three:
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If you have completed Step 2, once you receive your letter you can then contact Health Care Connect to register
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If you do not have a family doctor anywhere in Ontario, contact Health Care Connect to register
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Call 1-800-445-1822 or www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect
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Have your Health Card available
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The Health Care Connect nurse will ask for your basic health information and then register you
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The Health Care Connecter nurse will reach out to the family doctors accepting new patients on your behalf
Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team: klhoht.ca
Kawartha North Family Health Team: knfht.ca/
Kawartha Lakes Community Health Centre: www.ccckl.ca/
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