Early Learning and Child Care Programs

Halton Region Children’s Services offers support to Early Learning and Child Care Professionals at all levels of your organization. We provide support and resources for:

• Operators
• Non-profit Boards
• Executive Directors
• Supervisors and Educators

Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Learn about enrolment and participation in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system.

Apply for Child Care Service Management Agreement Follow these steps to apply for a Child Care Service Management Agreement with Halton.

Become a Licensed Home Child Care Provider Licensed home childcare offers a high-quality early learning and childcare experience for children.

Early Years and Child Care Workforce Strategy Learn about initiatives for recruitment and retention in Halton’s early years and child care sector.

Child Care Market Reports Child Care Market Reports help child care operators in Halton Region with their business planning.

Community Resources for Early Learning and Child Care Professionals Resources are available to assist in system planning and locating funding opportunities.

Child's Social/Emotional Well-being Factors Learn the factors that can influence a child's well-being, and how to best support your child

Licensed Child Care Settings Funding Opportunities

LookSee Checklist (formerly NDDS) for Child Care Professionals LookSee is a quick checklist that looks at the key skills most children master at a certain age.

Professional Learning in Halton Early Years Professional learning sessions are available through The Halton Resource Connection