Programs
Setting the stage for healthy development and a love of learning
Child Care
Full-day Early Learning
Special Needs Programs
Workshops
Community Programs
Francophone Programs
Aboriginal Programs
Child Care
Region of Peel Learn.Play.Care. Child Care Centres
Our 12 Regionally-run Learn.Play.Care. Centres offer high-quality, licensed early learning and child care services for children aged 18 months to 5 years.
Licensed Child Care
Licensed child care providers must meet provincial standards for the health and safety of the children in their care.
Child Care Subsidy
As a parent or guardian you might qualify for a child care subsidy — a financial grant from the government to help you pay for licensed child care.
Subsidized care is available at:
HighScope Curriculum
Children at our Learn.Play.Care. Centres enjoy a fun, proven approach to learning through hands-on experience.
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Full-day Early Learning
Ontario will start moving towards full-day Junior and Senior Kindergarten in September 2010.
Special Needs Programs
Help for Children with Special Needs
We provide individualized programs, services, support and extra help for children with special needs.
Valley
Infant-Parent Program
The Valley Infant-Parent Program (VIPP) is a therapeutic program that supports
the development of a healthy attachment between parents and infants. It is an
intensive program designed to help strengthen the bond/relationship between
parents and infants.
Parent & Family Workshops
Parenting Workshops
Our parenting workshops help you refresh your parenting skills, learn new information and connect with other parents in your community.
Family Literacy Workshops
Our Family Literacy workshops give you the skills to help your child with early reading, writing and numeracy.
Parents' Handbook
Information for parents of children in our Learn.Play.Care. centres.
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Community Programs
Best Start in Peel
Best Start sets the stage for children to make a healthy and successful transition to school.
Early Learning and Parenting in Peel Neighbourhoods
Our Early Learning and Parenting in Peel Neighbourhoods resources help parents and guardians feel confident and safe in caring for their children.
Early Learning Program in Shelters
Our Early Learning Program in Shelters provides sensitive care and developmentally appropriate activities for children whose parents or guardians are homeless.
Learning in Our Neighbourhood (LION)
LIONs — fully-equipped mobile early learning resource centres — travel to certain communities throughout Peel. LIONs let kids enjoy interactive, play-based programs while parents talk to early childhood professionals about parenting and development.
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Francophone Programs
Supporting Peel’s Francophone Community
Children’s Services recently partnered with the Peel Francophone Steering Committee to create two new francophone child care centres at École Carrefour des jeunes and École Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Aboriginal Programs
Supporting Peel’s Aboriginal Community
Children’s Services, in partnership with the Peel Aboriginal Steering Committee (PASC):
- Raises awareness among Peel residents about Aboriginal heritage and culture.
- Develops programs for Peel’s Aboriginal families.
- Organizes the annual A Gathering: Peel’s Aboriginal Celebration.
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