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The City and
County of Peterborough
Social Services
Department
Community Partnerships and Children’s Services
Who We Are
The Community Partnerships and Children’s Services Office for the City
and County of Peterborough provides financial assistance for child care to
eligible families who are working, attending school or have been referred for
care from a child welfare agency. For Ontario Works clients, our Children’s
Services Case Manager, in consultation with yourself and your caseworker, can
also provide some assistance for some job search requirements, Community
Placements, the Self-Employment Program and the Employment Placement Program.
Formal Childcare
Once an initial screening has been completed, all eligible families are
interviewed or their names are added to our wait list and interviewed as
financial assistance becomes available. Child care programs funded under this
program are identified on the back.
Programs licensed under the Day Nurseries Act are developed to help children
grow and learn in an environment dedicated to their safety and positive play
experiences. Programs include both active and quiet play, crafts, dramatic play
and many opportunities for learning. Programs will also provide nutritious
snacks and meals to support each child’s health and physical development.
Private Home Care Agencies have home visitors employed to provide support to
and supervision of the caregiver.
Informal Childcare
For Ontario Works clients, financial support might also be available for
informal child care as an eventual linkage to the formal child care system. An
hourly amount of money assists you to pay for child care. Child Care supports
for job search requirements, Community Placements, the Self-Employment Program
and the Employment Placement Program can all be reviewed with a Children’s
Services Case Manager.
Any form of child care not licensed is considered informal. Parents find
someone in the community to provide care either in the child’s home or in the
provider’s home. Parents take on the responsibility for choosing the right
person and making sure they are satisfied with the quality and safety of care
their child would receive. All financial arrangements are strictly between the
parent and the caregiver.
For more
information on child care services available within the City and
A copy of our 'Types of Care Available' spreadsheet is available
here.
Telephone:
Fax:
Location:
(across from City bus terminal)
see map attached
Mail Address: 178
Charlotte Street
Program Manager: Mrs. Sandra Robinson
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Revised: 2007