General Information and Resources

Services:

• What services and supports are available for my child and family in Dufferin County? 
• Where can I quickly find and contact services and supports in Dufferin County?

Child Care:

• Is there financial assistance available to help me pay for licensed child care? 
• How can I find quality child care or prepare my child for child care?
• Where can I find licensed child care in Dufferin County?
• How can I get more information about licensed child care providers in Dufferin County?
• How can I find out more about Registered Early Childhood Educators?
• What rules govern child care in Ontario?

Early Literacy:

• What early literacy resources are available?
  • Canadian Paediatric Society– Early Literacy 
  • National Literacy Trust
  • Zero to Three
  • OMama

Parenting Skills and Supports:

• What parenting programs and workshops are currently available in Dufferin County?
  • EarlyON Child and Family Centres
  • The Dufferin Basics
  • Parenting Programs and Workshops in Dufferin County
• Where can I get free and confidential support about pregnancy, parenting, and child health?
  • EarlyON Child and Family Centres
  • Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

Special Needs:

• What special needs programs are available for my child? 

Child Care Provider Supports:

• What financial supports are available to child care service providers?
• What professional development opportunities and quality initiatives are available?