Plans, funds, and delivers services for the local child care and early years system, focusing on the integration of government initiatives, inter-agency coordination, and the development of new programs and services.

Services include:

Child Care Fee Subsidy
Coordinates and administers the delivery of fee subsidy and financial support to families in Bruce County who have children attending licensed child care, an approved Bruce County Home Child Care Provider, or an Authorized Recreation Program. Families may qualify to have the full or partial amount of their child care costs paid.

Click here to view information for child care fee subsidy or contact the Child Care Program Supervisor.

Special Needs Resource Program
Supports the inclusion of children with special needs in licensed child care programs, camps and authorized recreation programs at no additional cost to parents or guardians to maximize their learning opportunities by providing individualized programs, supports, and services.

Click here to view information for Resource Program or the Resource Program Supervisor.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Provide services for children aged newborn to six, along with their parents, caregivers, and the important adults in their lives. Offers welcoming spaces where families can learn, play, and grow together. The centres provide fun, interactive early learning activities that help children build important skills in literacy, curiosity, and transition to school skills, setting them up for a strong, healthy start in life. EarlyON programs support parents and caregivers by sharing helpful information, offering guidance, and connecting families to other early years services in the community.

Click here to view information for EarlyON or contact the Early Years Supervisor.

Home Child Care Program
Approved by the Ministry of Education and licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act, licensed home child care provides quality child care in a home setting. Home Child Care Providers and their homes are carefully screened and approved. Approved Home Child Care Providers are also supported by Bruce County Home Child Care Case Workers through training, seasonal newsletters and regular and unannounced visits.

Click here to view information for home child care or contact the Child Care Program Supervisor.

OneList Bruce CountyOnline tool for parents to find and apply for licensed child care. Using this tool, you can:

• find licensed child care programs near home or work
• apply to multiple child care programs in Bruce County
• access your application anywhere, anytime

Click here to find, locate and apply to multiple licensed child care services in Bruce County. For assistance, call Support line 1-888-722-1540 or email support@onehsn.com.Human Services offices are also located at:

• Interior Hub, 30 Park Street, Walkerton
• Penetangeore Hub, 529 Gary Street, Kincardine
• Lakeshore Hub, 1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin
• Peninsula Hub, 268 Berford Street, Wiarton