Children First For Bruce County
Children's Services plans and manages the local child care system, focusing on the integration of government initiatives, inter-agency coordination, and the development of new programs and services. We directly operate the following services.
Childcare Subsidy
Child care subsidy is available for families who are working, attending school or in need of support for themselves or their children. Subsidy is available in Licensed Child Centres and/or with Approved Bruce County Home Child Care Providers. If you wish to apply or require more information please see our brochure or call: 1-800-265-3005 or (519)881-0431.
Childcare Subsidy Program Brochure
For information on how to become an Approved Bruce County Home Child Care Provider please see our brochure.
List of Licensed Childcare Centres in Bruce County
Preschool Resource Program
The County provides Special Needs Resourcing services through their directly operated Preschool Resource Program. The intent of the program is to assist children with special needs to maximize their learning opportunities by providing individualized programs, supports, and services. For more information please see our brochure:
Ontario Early Years Centres
The Ontario Early Years Centre Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound sites provide services for children aged newborn to six and their parents, grandparents and other caregivers. The centres provide interactive early learning, literacy and school readiness activities that help give children a healthy start in life. They offer support and education to parents, and provide links and information about other early years services in the community. For more information please see below.
Ministry of Children & Youth Services
Contact Information
30 Park Street, PO Box 399
Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
Phone: (519) 881- 0431
Fax: (519) 881-4324
Toll Free: 1-800-265-3005
Email: childcare@brucecounty.on.ca
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
