City of Kawartha Lakes

Children's Services


Description

Children's Services:

  • Provides financial support for eligible applicants for child care services in a Ministry licensed child care program or private home and in an informal setting for recipients of financial support under the Ontario Works Act
  • Agencies may also receive financial support through wage subsidies. Financial supports to agencies may also be provided to support the inclusion of children with special needs

Learning Earning and Parenting for Young Parents (LEAP Program):

  • A Social Service program for young parents 16 and over who do not have their high school diploma. Contact Case Worker for more information.
Eligibility
  • Families with child or children under the age of 13 who requires licensed child care because the parents are working, attending school or training OR
  • Families with children having special needs OR
  • Families requiring financial assistance for child care
Application Process
Phone for information.
Documents Required
Documents required may vary, contact for information
Toll Free
1-877-324-9870
Office
705-324-9870
Fax
705-328-2875
Web Site
https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/community-emergency-services/early-learning-and-child-care/for-families/#
Mailing Address
68 Lindsay St N
PO Box 2600
Kawartha Lakes, ON, K9V 4S7
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Janine Mitchell, Manager Human Services
Phone: ext 3329
Director
Cheryl Faber
Phone: ext 3206
Fees
None
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Community Connection, 211 Central East Region Contact Centre
Last Verified On
August 28, 2025
Address
68 Lindsay St N
Kawartha Lakes, ON, K9V 4S7
Intersection: Queen St and Lindsay St N
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Haliburton County
  • Kawartha Lakes