

Licensed child care operators work in partnership with Special Needs Resourcing (SNR) services which work directly with educators to support equity and inclusion of all children. This map shows child care options available to families including licensed child care centres, home child care options and recreation programs for before and after school children.įor families interested in locating Child Care programs for children between the ages of 0-4, please select your designated home school to learn whether a Licensed Child Care Centre is available at the school. If licensed child care is not available at your child's designated home school, it is recommended that families visit the Regional Municipality of Durham’s web page to find quality child care using the interactive map. Not every DDSB school will offer the same Child Care programs – programs are school-specific and may differ with availability. Click on the Child Care partner logo(s) below for contact information and additional details about a specific program.
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Registration and availability of programs is managed by our Child Care partners. Programs offered at the school may include Early Years Hubs, Before and After School Programs, After School Recreation Programs, Child Care Centres (Infant, Toddler, Preschool), and/or Nursery/Preschool Programs. Click on the school name to review the Early Years Programs currently being offered. Click on the municipality in which you reside and locate your designated home school.Use the Find My School tool to locate your designated home school.Early Childhood Educators deliver developmentally appropriate activities for two or three half days per week, helping young learners prepare for school. The DDSB and community agencies/partners offer nursery school programs in schools for children between the ages of 2 - 4. Qualified, licensed Child Care Operators provide child care for children between the ages of 0 - 4. These programs are offered within a fun, safe, interesting, and engaging environment. The DDSB and community agencies/partners offer affordable after school recreation programs for children between the ages of 6 – 12. The DDSB and community agencies/partners offer a range of before and after school programs for children between the ages of 4 - 12. The programs focus on healthy childhood growth, development, and early literacy.īefore & After School Child Care Programs Overview of Programs Early Years Hubsįree programs for children between the ages of 0 - 6 and their parents/caregivers.

High-quality licensed child care that supports the development of cognitive and social skills can enhance school readiness and help children achieve later school success. Research has shown that the early years – from conception to age six – are the most significant and influential years in terms of brain development, learning, behaviour, and health. The Durham District School Board's policy (#1500) illustrates the Board's commitment to building strong partnerships with child care centres to support schools, students, families, and communities. Durham District School Board Child Care Policy The Durham District School Board (DDSB) supports the provision of quality child care services in its schools through qualified, licensed child care operators where space is available and the need for service has been identified through community/regional planning processes.
