Wellington (County of). Social Services
Site: Guelph - 129 Wyndham St N
Service: Early Years Division
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1339 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 24 Nov 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | EarlyON |
| Office Phone | 519-837-3620 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-7294 ext 3800 |
| Fax | 519-837-1213 |
| Website | www.wellington.ca/en/social-services/childrens-early-years-division.aspx |
| Primary Contact | Child Care Reception; Phone: 519-837-3620 ext 3800 |
| Primary Executive | Luisa Artuso, Director of Children's Early Years Division; Phone: 519-837-3620 ext 3970; Fax: 519-837-9511; Email: luisaa@wellington.ca |
| Site Location | Guelph-Downtown |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Wyndham St N and Woolwich St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Manages the Children's Early Years service system for the Wellington delivery area, which includes the County of Wellington and City of Guelph * delivers public funding to licensed child care programs * supports families' access to licensed child care by offering financial support to help families pay for licensed child care through child care subsidies * provides intake services for children with disabilities and special needs who are new to a licensed child care program Directly operates the following child care programs: * Willowdale Child Care and Learning Centre, Guelph * Mount Forest Child Care and Learning Centre * Palmerston Child Care and Learning Centre * Wellington Place Child Care and Learning Centre * County of Wellington Licensed Home Child Care Agency; providers are available in Guelph and Wellington County Evaluates the quality of licensed child care programs in Wellington County and Guelph, using established, research-based methods. Works with other children's services providers in the community to improve services for families and children in licensed child care, and to improve services in early childhood programs. Monitors and addresses concerns and complaints about licensed child care in programs. |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County - includes Minto, Mapleton, Wellington North (Mount Forest), Centre Wellington, Erin, Guelph-Eramosa, Puslinch |
| Eligibility | Call for information to determine eligibility for each program / service |
| Application | Call or visit website for information and to request application form(s) |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | Service ; fees may apply according to program / service -- call or visit website for information |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Child Care Centres ; Child Care Complaints ; Child Care Expense Assistance ; Child Care Provider Referrals ; County Government Departments/Offices |
