Children's

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 subsidy in Hastings County you must be a resident of Hastings County, have legal status in Canada, both parents or the single parent must be working, self employed or going to school during the hours when your child would be in Child Care and be in financial need as determined by the most recent Income Tax Federal Notice of Assessment. If your child has diagnosed special needs, you may also qualify. You will also be considered in financial need if you are eligible for social assistance.

Working Parents: Generally, Child Care fee assistance is available for those days/hours that you are working.

Students: Students must be attending school or a recognized training program on a regular basis. Child Care is available for those days/hours that you are attending classes.

Self Employed Parents: Parents who are self employed must be actively engaged in a registered business, full time and claim business expenses against income. Documentation is required including BN number.

It is the responsibility of parents to choose a child care program for their child from the list of licensed child care providers and programs in Hastings County.

It is a good idea to plan and visit several locations to review the program, meet the staff and secure a space at the Child Care Program you decide upon. The next step is to call Hastings County Intake Access center for an appointment to apply for a Child Care Fee Subsidy. When you call the office they will schedule an appointment for you with a Child Care Caseworker. 
 

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.