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Introduction
The early years are an exciting time for you and your child. Research shows
that the years from birth to six represent a very important time for development.
Supporting your child’s learning through these early years is part of each
parent’s journey, but you are not alone. There are many wonderful programs
in our community that offer support to families, information to parents and
nurturing environments for children.
Licensing, Health and Safety
Child care programs are licensed and monitored by the Ministry of Children
and Youth Services under the Day Nurseries Act. The regulations of the Act
are designed to ensure standards for children’s health, safety, development
and learning. In Ontario, caregivers who look after up to five unrelated children
under the age of 10 do not have to be licensed.
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
South West Region – London Office
217 York St., 2nd Floor
519-438-5111
www.children.gov.on.ca
Middlesex London Health Unit
50 King St.
519-663-5317 ext. 2330
www.healthunit.com
Monitors health and safety conditions in child care facilities.
Fee Subsidies and Supplements
Fee subsidies provide financial assistance toward the cost of licensed child
care for parents determined eligible by an income test. Application forms are
available at child care centres or at the following location:
Market Tower, 151 Dundas St.
Children’s Services, 4th Floor
519-661-4834
www.london.ca
A tax-free monthly supplement is available to help eligible low and middle
income families with children, under 7 years, with child care costs. Parents
may either be working, in school or at home. Apply annually.
Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families
Ontario Ministry of Finance
33 King St. W, Oshawa, L1H 8T6
1-866-668-8297
(TTY) 1-800-263-7776
www.fin.gov.on.ca
Your Child’s Healthy Development
In the first six years of your child’s life, the brain forms connections that set
the stage for lifelong learning, behaviour and health. The following is what
children need to reach their full potential and how you can help.
To reach their full potential, children:
Need to be safe. Keep play spaces free from danger. Watch children
closely, while encouraging them to explore, be active and learn new skills.
Need to feel secure. Have fun together, smile, laugh, hug, show delight
and affection whenever possible. Respond to children’s fears, frustrations
and failures in a calm manner, so children feel safe and loved.
Need help to understand themselves and their feelings. Admire
children for trying new things and be patient when they make mistakes.
Reassure them and show them ways to calm down when they are upset.
Need to be healthy. Children need a variety of good foods, fresh air, time
to be active and time to rest, everyday. Children also need regular medical
checkups and immunizations.
Need to play. Talk, sing and play with children. Read to them and listen
to their stories. Encourage children to explore new sights, smells, tastes,
sounds and activities. Join them in play that encourages imagination and
creativity.
Need routines and guidance. Keep to routines and make transitions
predictable, flexible and enjoyable. Be consistent and fair with
expectations.
Need to make friends. Show children how to be kind and how to play
with others. Be patient and consistent in helping them learn how to solve
conflicts.
For more information on child development, please visit:
www.child-encyclopedia.com
www.healthunit.com/childsafety
www.parentsmatter.ca
www.zerotothree.org
www.caringforkids.cps.ca
www.canadianparents.com
www.safekidscanada.ca
Making a Quality Child Care Choice
When looking for quality child care for your family, there are a number of
important questions to ask yourself and any potential child care provider.
Below are helpful questions and qualities to help you make an informed
choice.
Questions to help clarify your needs and priorities:
q Do I need full or part-time care?
q Do I need care for more than one child?
q What can I afford to pay each month?
q Am I eligible for child care fee subsidy?
q Do I prefer centre or home-based care?
q Is the program licensed?
q What program hours do I require?
q Do I want a program that is close to school, home or work?
q Do I want to participate in my child’s program?
Qualities to look for in an early childhood educator/caregiver:
q Warm, affectionate, responsive, open and informative
q Understands how children grow and learn
q Provides a stable and stimulating environment
q Supports my child’s emotional, social, intellectual and physical
well-being
q Seeks out community resources and support
q Willing to develop common goals with me for my child
q Engages in ongoing professional development
q Registered with the College of Early Childhood Education
Characteristics of a quality child care setting:
q Clean, safe and secure, both indoors and outdoors
q Caring and comfortable learning environment
q Appropriate number of children with each adult
q Space for quiet and active times, indoor and outdoor play
q A balance of interesting activities
q Flexible yet predictable daily routine
q Variety of easily available toys and equipment
q Nutritious meals and snacks
q Children are happy and engaged in activities
q Environment reflects the diversity of children, families and culture
within the program
For more information on making a quality child care choice,
please visit:
www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/finding.html
www.collegeofece.on.ca
www.hccao.com
Types of Licensed Child Care
Use the chart below to help you choose the licensed child care option that is best
for your child.
Programs Offered
Number of Children
Child Care/
Early
Childhood
Education
Centres
Qualified early
childhood educators
provide programs
year-round in
licensed settings.
Centres are located
in free standing
buildings or within
schools, workplaces
or churches.
Setting
Full-day and parttime programs for
infants, toddlers,
preschoolers and
school age children,
up to 12 years old.
Maximum number
of children in a
group and staff:child
ratios are set by the
government, based
on age.
1 staff to 3 infants
1 staff to 5 toddlers
1 staff to 8
preschoolers
1 staff to 10 JK/SKs
1 staff to 15 schoolage children
Preschools
and
Nursery
Schools
Qualified early
childhood educators
provide programs
from September to
June in licensed
settings in schools,
churches or
community locations.
Half-day programs
for one to five days
per week, for children
2 to 5 years old.
Some co-operative
programs require
parent participation.
Maximum number
of children in a
group and staff:child
ratios are set by the
government based
on age.
1 staff to 8
preschoolers
Home
Child Care
Caregivers
connected with a
licensed agency
are approved as
meeting government
standards to offer
child care in their
homes.
Full-day and parttime programs for
infants, toddlers,
preschoolers and
school age children,
up to 12 years old.
Caregivers may
provide care for up to
5 children, including
the caregiver’s own
children under 6
years of age.
Extended
Day Program
for Full Day
Kindergarten
Qualified staff provide
supervised programs
in licensed settings in
schools.
Extended day
programs before
and/or after Full Day
Kindergarten, full
day programs on
professional activity
days and some
school holidays, for
children 4 to 5 years
old.
Maximum number of
children in a licensed
program is set by the
government:
1 staff to 10 JK/SK
children
School Age
Programs
Qualified staff provide
supervised programs
in licensed settings
in schools, child care
centres or community
locations.
Programs before
and/or after school,
full day programs on
professional activity
days and some
school holidays for
children 5 to 12 years
old.
Maximum number of
children in a licensed
program is set by the
government.
1 staff to 15 schoolage children
Licensed Child Care/Early Childhood Education Centres
Map
Name, Address, Website and Phone Number
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ABC CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.londonbridge.com
189 Adelaide St. S.
650 Maitland St.
502 Springbank Dr. 4W
ACORN CHRISTIAN DAY CARE
970 Oxford St. W.
519-641-8308
5N
ARBOUR GLEN DAY NURSERY
www.arbourglen.ca
1017 Adelaide St. N.
519-439-3701
6S
ASHLEY OAKS CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
121 Ashley Cr.
519-680-2727
7N
BLESSED KATERI YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
220 Sunnyside Dr.
519-858-1215
8E
BLOSSOMS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTRE
www.blossomschildcare.com
19 Heather Cr.
519-452-1456
9E
BONAVENTURE MEADOWS CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
141 Bonaventure Dr.
519-455-8171
10 E
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE
123 Montebello Dr.
519-453-3220
11 SW
BYRON SOMERSET CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
175 Whisperwood Ave.
519-641-6118
12 W
BYRON WOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
www.byronwoodsmontessori.com
1468 Commissioners Rd. W.
519-657-8098
13 C
14 C
CHELSEA GREEN CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.chelseagreen.ca
250 Thompson Rd.
519-433-4225
70 Jacqueline St. (Wheable)
519-433-4225
15 E
CHILDREN’S PLACE
1851 Dundas St.
519-453-6850
16 C
CRONYN CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.cronynchildcarecentre.com
442 William St.
519-433-9971
17 NE
EAST LONDON YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
2016 Dundas St. E. 519-451-3743
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ELMWOOD AVENUE DAY CARE CENTRE
89 Elmwood Ave. E.
519-438-9141
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FAITH DAY NURSERY
1920 Huron St.
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19 NE
519-685-1650
519-434-6976
519-472-3301
519-453-5280
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GRAND AVENUE CHILDREN’S CENTRE
81 Grand Ave.
519-434-3151
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GROWING CONCERN CO-OPERATIVE
www.lhsc.on.ca
385 Hill St.
519-667-6568
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HURON HEIGHTS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTRE
1305 Webster St.
519-453-9570
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23 N
JACK CHAMBERS CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
1650 Hastings Dr.
519-850-0744
24 S
JEAN VANIER CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
1019 Viscount Rd.
519-471-7004
25 C
KANGAROO’S POUCH DAY CARE
720 Proudfoot Lane
519-474-3278
26 S
KIDLOGIC CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.kidlogic.ca
750 Wharncliffe Rd. S.
519-685-4221
27 N
KIDS & COMPANY
www.kidsandcompany.ca
1486 Richmond St. N.
School
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519-432-5260
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KIDS & CO. YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
745 York St.
519-672-4440
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29 C
KIDS’ ARK DAY NURSERY
402 Commissioners W.
519-657-5221
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30 C
KIDWORKS YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
100 Wellington Rd.
519-667-1132
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31 W
KIDZONE DAY CARE CENTRE
1175 Hyde Park Rd.
519-473-6676
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32 W
KINDERVILLE
www.kinderville.com
119 Gainsborough Rd.
519-907-0223
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33 C
34 SE
35 C
36 NE
37 W
38 C
LA RIBAMBELLE
www.laribambelle.ca
400 Baseline Rd. W.
270 Chelton Rd.
1260 Dundas St. E.
35 Fallons Lane
40 Hunt Club Dr.
345 Ridgewood Cr.
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39 C
LITTLE ACORNS CHILD CARE
130 Dufferin Ave.
519-472-2334
519-472.2334
519-472-2334
519-472-2334
519-472-2334
519-472-2334
519-438-4320
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19-30
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LONDON DAY NURSERY
387 King St.
41 C
LONDON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
www.londonmontessori.ca
234 St. George St.
519-433-7633
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42 C
LORNE AVE YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
723 Lorne Ave.
519-432-2944
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MERRYMOUNT - RECONNECT PROGRAM
www.merrymount.on.ca
1064 Colborne St.
519-434-6848
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44 C
MULBERRY BUSH CHILD CENTRE
555 Topping Ln.
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45 C
NANCY CAMPBELL CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.nancycampbell.net
451 Ridout St. N.
519-641-6224
46 N
NORTH LONDON CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
1444 Glenora Dr.
519-438-5977
47 N
NORTHBRAE YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
335 Belfield St.
519-438-7429
48 W
OAK PARK CO-OPERATIVE CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.oakparkchildcare.ca
1040 Oxford St. W.
519-473-0512
49 C
PARKWOOD CHILDREN’S DAY CARE CENTRE
801 Commissioners E.
519-685-4058
50 C
PICCADILLY PLACE DAY NURSERY
282 Piccadilly St.
519-672-1796
51 C
PINETREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
489 Pinetree Dr.
519-657-6266
52 E
POND MILLS CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
819 Shelborne St. 519-681-0121
53 S
RICK HANSEN CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
70 Ponderosa Cr.
519-668-7093
54 C
ROWNTREE PARK EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTRE
712 Whetter St.
519-686-8944
55 C
SALVATION ARMY CANTARA CHILD CARE CENTRE
54 Riverview Ave.
519-438-8371
56 E
SALVATION ARMY VILLAGE DAY NURSERY
1340 Dundas St.
519-455-8155
519-434-6364
519-473-4798
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57 NE
SIMPLY KIDS CHILD CARE
www.simplykidschildcare.com
30 Jim Ashton
58 N
SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
1150 Landor St.
519-951-9418
59 S
SOUTHDALE DAY CARE CENTRE
456 Southdale Rd. E.
60 NW
ST. MARGUERITE D’YOUVILLE YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
170 Hawthorne Rd.
519-474-7880
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61 SW
ST. THERESA YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
108 Fairlane Ave.
519-641-2987
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62 W
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTRE
www.whitehillschildcare.ca
1360 Oxford St. W.
519-474-7922
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63 N
STONEYBROOK EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTRE
550 Fanshawe Park Rd.
519-660-6141
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64 C
TEMPLE TOTS DAY CARE
519-685-3206
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65 S
THE LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE
www.thelittleredschoolhouse.ca
2340 Main St., Lambeth
519-652-5584
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66 N
UCC FLEXCARE YMCA CHILD CARE
www.ymcawo.ca
1151 Richmond St., UWO
519-661-4094
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67 C
UNIVERSITY YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
1141 Western Rd.
519-858-5145
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68 NW
69 C
WESTERN DAY CARE CENTRE
www.westerndaycare.ca
1848 Blue Heron Dr.
27 Emery St. W.
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70 S
WESTMINSTER CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
626 Osgoode Dr.
519-681-5307
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71 S
WHITE OAKS CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.lcc.on.ca
565 Bradley Ave.
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72 W
WILFRID JURY ECE CENTRE & SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM
950 Lawson Rd.
519-471-1640
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73 S
WINDY WOODS YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
www.ymcawo.ca
109 Belmont Dr.
519-681-6310
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519-451-9004
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519-681-1712
519-657-5295
519-679-4224
519-685-1460
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Licensed Preschools and Nursery Schools
Map
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CALVARY NURSERY SCHOOL
www.calvarynurseryschool.ca
290 Ridout St. S.
519-438-6638
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CROUCH COMMUNITY CO-OP PRESCHOOL
855 Trafalgar St.
519-434-9211
DR. MARY J. WRIGHT UNIVERSITY LABORATORY
SCHOOL
www.thelabschool.uwo.ca
361 Windemere Rd.
519-661-3699
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GAN-GANI NURSERY SCHOOL
536 Huron St.
519-673-3310
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GROSVENOR NURSERY SCHOOL
www.grosvenor-nursery-school.org
711 Colborne St.
519-434-9741
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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
www.northpark.ca
1510 Fanshawe Park Rd. E.
519-457-1400
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107 N
NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL
www.noahsarkpreschool.110mb.com
536 Huron St.
519-673-3310
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108 NW
ORCHARD PARK NURSERY SCHOOL
www.opnskids.webs.com
590 Gainsborough Rd.
519-434-3404
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OXFORD LEARNING CENTRE - LITTLE READERS ACADEMY
www.oxfordlearning.com/littlereaders
1537 Adelaide St. N.
519-645-0651
1240 Commissioners Rd W.
519-472-3321
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109 N
110 W
111 C
PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS
www.preschoolofthearts.ca
115 Askin St.
519-657-3342
112 C
THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESCHOOL INC.
www.theperformingartspreschool.com
519-657-5747
113 S
VILLAGE CO-OPERATIVE PRESCHOOL
www.lambethpreschool.ca
6811 Beattie St., Lambeth
519-652-0694
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NOTES
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Please visit www.familyinfo.ca
For additional copies of this brochure,
please phone Investing in Children at 519-433-8996 ext. 233.
School Age Programs
Licensed child care before and/or after school for children ages 5-12. School
age programs are offered in over 75 London locations. Some child care/early
childhood education centres also offer school age programs.
LONDON CHILDREN’S CONNECTION SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM
www.lcc.on.ca
519-471-4300
WHITEHILLS CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM
519-471-1640
YMCA OF WESTERN ONTARIO SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM
www.ymcawo.ca
519-951-7991 or 519-951-8720
CENTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE DE REGIONAL DE LONDON-L’ESACALE
www.ccrlondon.on.ca
519-675-3815
CLUB BIENVENUE
519-457-3551
ST. MARTIN OF TOURS PARISH SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM
519-433-8175
Programs for Children with Special Needs
Licensed child care/early childhood education centres, preschools and nursery
schools offer inclusive programs for children with special needs. The following
organizations support children with special needs throughout the community.
ALL KIDS BELONG
1064 Colborne St. 519-434-6848
Supports the inclusion
of children ages 0-12
with special needs into
a community child care
program.
CHILDREN AND PARENT RESOURCE INSTITUTE
www.cpri.thehealthline.ca
600 Sanitorium Rd.
519-858-2774
Services for children with
complex mental health
and/or developmental
challenges.
MADAME VANIER CHILDREN’S SERVICES
www.vanier.com
871 Trafalgar St.
519-433-3101
Preschool programs for
children ages 3-6 with
emotional or behavioral
disorders.
ROBARTS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
www.robartsschool.ca
1090 Highbury Ave.
519-453-4400 ext. 301
Preschool programs for
children ages 2-5 with
hearing difficulties.
THAMES VALLEY CHILDREN’S CENTRE
www.tvcc.on.ca
779 Baseline Rd. E.
519-685-8680
Rehabilitation centre for
children with physical
disabilities, communication
disorders and
developmental needs.
Licensed Home Child Care Programs
Licensed child care in an approved caregiver’s home for children ages 0-12.
COMMUNITY HOME CHILD CARE
www.lcc.on.ca
346 Wonderland Rd. S.
519-471-4300
WEE WATCH LONDON HOME CHILD CARE
www.weewatch.com
245 Maitland St.
519-850-7019
Parent/Child Resources
CHILDREACH
www.childreach.on.ca
265 Maitland St. 519-434-3644
Programs and services that
provide parent and child a fun
and safe place to play, learn
and grow together.
CROUCH NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
www.crouchonline.org
550 Hamilton Rd.
519-642-7630
Resource centre and
preschool facilities for
children ages 0-5 of parents
participating in day programs.
FAMILY INFO
www.familyinfo.ca
205 Oxford St. E., Suite 206
519-433-8996 ext. 233
Web portal for parents,
caregivers and service
providers that links information
on programs, services and
resources in the London and
Middlesex area for children
aged 0-6 years.
I’M HOME PROGRAM
www.lcc.on.ca
519-471-4300
Program to help parents
move their 10-12 year old
child from supervised before
and after school care to
safe home-based self care.
Offered by London Children’s
Connection.
LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
Information and resources on
a variety of topics related to
raising a family.
MERRYMOUNT CHILDREN’S CENTRE
1064 Colborne St. 519-434-6848
Family Support and
Crisis Centre - Short-term
emergency care for children of
families in crisis, transition or
unusual circumstances.
ONTARIO EARLY YEARS CENTRES OF LONDON
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
See back page for locations
Programs and services
to support healthy child
development, for parents/
caregivers with children age
birth to 6 years.
PARENTING & FAMILY LITERACY CENTRE
www.tvdsb.on.ca/ealing
840 Hamilton Rd.
519-452-2000 ext. 20386 Program where parents/
caregivers and children from
babies to 6 years can learn
and play together (September
to June).
Ontario Early Years Centres (OEYC)
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
OEYC London West
Operated by London Children’s Connection
1019 Viscount Rd. (Jean Vanier Elementary School)
London, Ontario N6K 1H6
Phone: 519-473-2825 Fax: 519-471-3781
www.lcc.on.ca
OEYC London Fanshawe
Operated by Merrymount Children’s Centre
1892 Dundas St. E.,
London, Ontario N5W 3G4
Phone: 519-455-2791 Fax: 519-455-0185
OEYC London North Centre
Operated by Childreach
265 Maitland St.
London, Ontario N6B 2Y3
Phone: 519-434-3644 Fax: 519-434-3288
www.childreach.on.ca
This brochure may be viewed online or printed at www.familyinfo.ca.
For additional copies, contact Investing in Children at 519-433-8996 ext. 233.
Child Care Brochure produced by:
Investing in Children
(519) 433-8996
www.investinginchildren.on.ca
info@investinginchildren.on.ca

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