SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES 

Children's Services

Hastings County Children’s Services strives to offer services that are inclusive and accessible and meet the diverse needs of the community. 

Supporting a sense of belonging and well-being for children, families, and educators ensures optimal learning and development in all areas. 

Early years and child care plays a vital role in children's development, support for families and caregivers. Hastings County Children’s Services believes in the importance of investing in safe, affordable, high-quality child care, and ensuring access to child care and early years services to support the well-being of children and families within the region. Hastings County Children’s Services supports children, their families, and educators and helps them grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. 

Licensed Child Care 

Options in Hastings County

To apply for child care fee subsidy contact the Children's Services Intake at: (613)771-9630 or 1-866-414-0300.

Find more information about Child Care Fee Subsidy or Lowering your Child Care Fees.

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Resources

Service 

Plan

2025-2029

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5 Cycles of the

EDI in Ontario

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CWELCC Program Government of Ontario

Agreement

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How Does Learning Happen

2014

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Directed Growth Plan 

2023

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Expansion Application

2024

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Start-Up Grant Application 

2024

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HASTINGS COUNTY - CHILDCARE VALUE FOR MONEY REVIEW
SUMMARY REPORT

2025

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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM VALUE FOR MONEY AUDIT REPORT 
MANAGER RESPONSE

2025

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Key Contacts

Manager of Early Years & Child Care

Juliee Harrison

Manager of Early Years and Child Care

(613) 966-1311 ext. 2340

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out Licensed Child Care options in Hastings County to find a location, and contact the child care provider for availability and options of a tour. 

To qualify for Child Care Fee Subsidy in Hastings County you must be a resident of Hastings County, have an approved immigration status in Canada, meet the financial need assessment based on your previous year’s Notice of Assessment, and have an approved reason for requiring child care. Reasons for requiring child care include employment, self-employment, education, training, child special or medical needs and parent/guardian medical needs

 

Parents/ guardians can apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy by calling Hastings County Children’s Services Intake at 613-771-9630, or 613-966-1311 ext. 6611. Parents/ guardians must have a child care space secured with a licensed Child Care Provider who has an active Purchase of Service Agreement with Hastings County before they may apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy, and can apply for fee subsidy up to 30 days before their child’s start date with the Child Care Provider. 
 

Contact Hastings County Children’s Service for more information csfunding@hastingscounty.com and the Child Care Service Provider page

Email beforeandafterprograms@hastingscounty.com or call 613-966-1311 ext 2612.  Please provide the following information: number of children, age of children and school they are attending.