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CHILDCARE IN THE NEAR NORTH
Many families benefit from childcare and family support services located within our school buildings. And, while each location may offer different programs, all are designed to provide children and their families with an opportunity to learn and grow, providing a more convenient approach to school and childcare, with fewer transitions for children and families.
For general information about child care options in Ontario, please visit the Ministry of Education’s website: www.ontario.ca/childcare.
Near North District School Board (NNDSB) provides a variety of child care options for children from the age of 0 to 12. We offer these programs in schools throughout the region to make it convenient for you to find reliable childcare.
Determining Viability:
Each Spring, a survey entitled “The Childcare Program Needs Survey” is available to all families in the region in both digital and paper versions. The goal of this survey is to understand the needs for childcare programs for school-aged children and to assist with child care program and service planning. The data collected from this survey is used to determine childcare program feasibility and the types of programs required.
EarlyON Programs
EarlyON centres offer free, high-quality drop-in programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. Due to the on-going and evolving COVID-19 pandemic, some programs may not be operating at regular times or with regular capacity. Please reach out to your EarlyON Centre to confirm programming and pre-register for your participation.
Organization: DNSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact Information: data@dnssab.ca
For more information please visit:
https://dnssab.ca/childrens-services/parents/earlyon/
https://dnssab.ca/services/listing/e-w-norman/
Organization: DNSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact Information: data@dnssab.ca
For more information please visit:
https://dnssab.ca/childrens-services/parents/earlyon/
https://dnssab.ca/services/listing/ferris-glen/
Organization: PSDSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Monday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact Information:
705-746-9522 ext 4350 or 1-866-850-8855
http://www.foreverychild.ca/files/2915/5100/7989/EarlyOn_schedule_East_and_West_2018.pdf
Organization: DNSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact Information: data@dnssab.ca
For more information please visit:
https://dnssab.ca/childrens-services/parents/earlyon/
https://dnssab.ca/services/listing/phelps/
Organization: DNSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact Information: data@dnssab.ca
For more information please visit:
https://dnssab.ca/childrens-services/parents/earlyon/
https://dnssab.ca/services/listing/silver-birches/
Organization: PSDSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
705-746-9522 ext 4350 or 1-866-850-8855
http://www.foreverychild.ca/files/2915/5100/7989/EarlyOn_schedule_East_and_West_2018.pdf
Organization: PSDSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
705-746-9522 ext 4350 or 1-866-850-8855
http://www.foreverychild.ca/files/2915/5100/7989/EarlyOn_schedule_East_and_West_2018.pdf
Organization: PSDSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
705-746-9522 ext 4350 or 1-866-850-8855
http://www.foreverychild.ca/files/2915/5100/7989/EarlyOn_schedule_East_and_West_2018.pdf
Organization: PSDSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
705-746-9522 ext 4350 or 1-866-850-8855
http://www.foreverychild.ca/files/2915/5100/7989/EarlyOn_schedule_East_and_West_2018.pdf
Organization: PSDSSAB
Date and Time of Program
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
705-746-9522 ext 4350 or 1-866-850-8855
http://www.foreverychild.ca/files/2915/5100/7989/EarlyOn_schedule_East_and_West_2018.pdf
CHILDCARE WITHIN SCHOOLS
NNDSB and community providers offer infant, toddler and preschool programs at NNDSB schools. These programs are for children between the ages of 0 and 4. Childcare is provided at the locations listed below. Please click on the link at the location you are interested in to obtain additional information.
Organization: West Ferris Day Nursery - Ferris Glen Learning Centre
Day and Time of Program: Monday -Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Age Group: 2.5 - 12 years
Full Day Childcare Fees:
Pre-school: $38.00/day
Half-Day Childcare Fees: $35.00
Contact Information:
Lisa
705-752-1277
Email: fglcnb2006@gmail.com
Organization: West Ferris Day Nursery - Silver Birches Child Care
Day and Time of Program: Monday -Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Age Group: 2.5 - 12 years
Full Day Childcare Fees:
Pre-school: $38.00/day
Half-Day Childcare Fees: $35.00
Contact Information:
Jane
705-475-1003
Email: sbccnb2014@gmail.com
Organization: West Ferris Day Nursery - Main Site
Day and Time of Program: Monday -Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Age Group: 0-3 years
Full Day Childcare Fees:
Infant: $47.00/day
Toddler: $41.00/day
Pre-school: $38.00/day
Half-Day Childcare Fees: $35.00
Contact Information:
Lianne
705-497-3004
Email: wfdn@bellnet.ca
Organization: YMCA of Northeastern Ontario - Woodland Child and Family Development Centre
Day and Time of Program: Monday -Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Age Group: 0-12 years
Full Day Childcare Fees:
Infant: $54.75/day
Toddler: $47.50/day
Pre-School: $43.25/day
Contact Information:
705-497-9622 ext 227
Email: childcare@ymcaneo.ca
https://www.ymcaneo.ca/child-care/
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The before and after school program is for children between the ages of 3.8 and 12. These programs are 10-month school year programs. Please click on the school you are interested in to obtain additional information.
Schools Offering Before and After School Care
Organization: YMCA of Northeastern Ontario - Alliance Child and Family Development Centre
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
Before school: 7:00 a.m.
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 year
Fees:
Before School: $8.50/day
After School: $12.50/day
Full Day PD Days/School Break: $39.00/day
Contact Information:
705-497-9622 ext 227
Email: childcare@ymcaneo.ca
https://www.ymcaneo.ca/child-care/
Organization: YMCA of Northeastern Ontario - E.T Carmichael Child and Family Development Centre
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
Before school: 7:00 a.m.
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 year
Fees:
Before School: $8.50/day
After School: $12.50/day
Full Day PD Days/School Break: $39.00/day
Contact Information:
705-497-9622 ext 227
Email: childcare@ymcaneo.ca
https://www.ymcaneo.ca/child-care/
Organization: YMCA of Northeastern Ontario - E.W. Norman Child and Family Development Centre
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
Before school: 7:00 a.m.
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8 – 12 years
Fees:
Before School: $8.50/day
After School: $12.50/day
Full Day PD Days/School Break: $39.00/day
Contact Information:
705-497-9622 ext 227
Email: childcare@ymcaneo.ca
https://www.ymcaneo.ca/child-care
Organization: West Ferris Day Nursery - Ferris Glen Learning Centre
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
Before school: 7:00 a.m.
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 2.5- 12 years
Fees:
Before School: $8.00/day
After School: $12.00/day
Full Day PD Days/School Break: $38.00/day
Contact Information:
Lisa
705-752-1277
Email: fglcnb2006@gmail.com
Organization: West Ferris Day Nursery - West Ferris School Age Learning Program
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
Before school: 7:00 a.m.
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 2.5- 12 years
Fees:
Before School: $8.00/day
After School: $12.00/day
Full Day PD Days/School Break: $38.00/day
Contact Information:
Jane
705-475-1003
Email: sbccnb2014@gmail.com
Organization: West Ferris Day Nursery - West Ferris School Age Learning Program
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
Before school: 7:00 a.m.
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees:
Before School: $8.00/day
After School: $12.00/day
Full Day PD Days/School Break: $38.00/day
Contact Information:
Ashlie
705-476-1449
Email: wfsalc2000@gmail.com
Organization: YMCA of Northeastern Ontario - Vincent Massey Child and Family Development Centre
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
Before school: 7:00 a.m.
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees:
Before School: $8.50/day
After School: $12.50/day
Full Day PD Days/School Break: $39.00/day
Contact Information:
705-497-9622 ext 227
Email: childcare@ymcaneo.ca
https://www.ymcaneo.ca/child-care/
Organization: YMCA of Northeastern Ontario - Woodland Child and Family Development Centre
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
Before school: 7:00 a.m.
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 0- 12 years
Fees:
Before School: $8.50/day
After School: $12.50/day
Full Day PD Days/School Break: $39.00/day
Contact Information:
705-497-9622 ext 227
Email: childcare@ymcaneo.ca
https://www.ymcaneo.ca/child-care/
Schools Offering After School Care Only
Organization: Muskoka Family Focus
Day and Time of Program:
Monday to Friday (bell dismissal until 6:00 P.M.) note we are cancelled on all school snow/bus days
Ages: JK to 12 years of age
Fees:
After school program:
$11.25 per day for JK/SK
$11.75 per day for Grade 1 and up. (we do not offer programs on PD Days, March Break or holidays)
Contact information:
Jennifer Brush 705-645-3027
Website: www.muskokafamilyfocus.com
Facebook under Muskoka Family Focus
Organization: YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees:
After School: $17.00/day
Full Day PD Day/Holiday: $42.00/day
Contact Information:
Jennifer Duguay
705-774-1574
Email: jennifer.duguay@sm.ymca.ca
Email: humphrey@sm.ymca.ca
https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/child-care-locations/parry-sound-ps/
Organization: District of Parry Sound Social Services Board
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees:
After School: $14.00/day
Contact Information:
Email: sap@psdssab.org
705-386-2358 ext 5459
https://www.psdssab.org/index.php/our-programs/childrens-services/schoolageprogram/
Organization: District of Parry Sound Social Services Board
Day and Time of Program: Monday to Friday, after school until 6pm
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees:
After School: $14.00/day
Contact Information:
sap@psdssab.org
705-386-2358 ext 5459
https://www.psdssab.org/index.php/our-programs/childrens-services/schoolageprogram/
Organization: YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees:
After School: $16.00/day
Full Day PD Day/Holiday: $39.50/day
Contact Information:
Cheryl Grant
705-746-0511 ext 1 or 705-774-1574
Email: Cheryl.grant@sm.ymca.ca
Email: mcdougall@sm.ymca.ca
https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/child-care-locations/parry-sound-ps/
Organization: YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees:
After School: $17.00/day
Full Day PD Day/Holiday: $42.00/day
Contact Information:
Jennifer Duguay
705-774-1574
Email: jennifer.duguay@sm.ymca.ca
Email: humphrey@sm.ymca.ca
https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/child-care-locations/parry-sound-ps/
Organization: YMCA of Northeastern Ontario
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
After school: until 6:00pm
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees:
After School: $13.50/Day
PD Days and Breaks: $39.00/Day
Contact Information:
Shelley Ann Trottier
705-752-3277
shelleyann.trottier@ymcaneo.ca
Organization: District of Parry Sound Social Services Board
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8 – 12 years
Fees:
After School: $14.00/day
Contact Information:
sap@psdssab.org
705-386-2358 ext 5459
https://www.psdssab.org/index.php/our-programs/childrens-services/schoolageprogram/
Organization: West Nipissing Childcare Corporation
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees: $13.00/day
Contact Information:
Cathy
Email: cbsf_wnccc@vianet.ca
Phone: 705-753-3129 (WNCCC)
Phone: 705-904-0040 (White Woods After School)
http://www.wnccc.ca/services/school-age/
Organization: Municipality of Whitestone
Day and Time of Program:
Monday - Friday
After school: until 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 3.8- 12 years
Fees: $6.00/day
Contact Information:
Judith Meyntz
judith.meyntz@whitestone.ca
Free Recreation Programs After School
NNDSB is pleased to offer families free after-school programming in partnership with community organizations. These recreation based programs will get kids active and engaged in fun activities with their peers!
Organization: City of North Bay
Day and Time of Program: After school Monday, Wednesday and Friday until 6:00pm
Age Group: 6-12 years
Fees: Free
Start date September 20; Registration begins the week of Sept 13, 2021
Contact Information:
Heather
Heather.bronson@cityofnorthbay.ca
705-471-2283
https://www.northbay.ca/our-community/children-youth-and-seniors/after-school-youth-programs/
Organization: YMCA of Northeastern Ontario – Recreational After School Program
Day and Time of Program: After school Monday, Wednesday and Friday until 6:00pm
Age Group: 6-12 years
Fees: Free
Start date TBD; Registration begins the week of Sept 13, 2021
Contact Information:
705-497-9622 ext 232
Organization: YMCA of Northeastern Ontario – Recreational After School Program
Day and Time of Program: After school Wednesday and Friday until 6:00pm
Age Group: 6-12 years
Fees: Free
Start date TBD; Registration begins the week of Sept 13, 2021
Contact Information:
705-497-9622 ext 232
CHILDCARE SUBSIDY
Childcare fee subsidy is a program that is intended to help families with the cost of their child care expenses. It supports eligible families by paying a portion of their total licensed childcare costs as funding permits. Fee subsidy offers an essential support for many families, helping them balance the demands of a career and family while working, pursuing education or participating in a training program.
For information regarding childcare subsidies or lists of licensed child care facilities in your neighbourhood, please contact:
District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (705) 474-2151
Parry Sound District Social Services Board (705) 746-7777
For more information on fees for childcare programs and before and after school programs please contact the childcare providers directly.
The Near North District School Board works with the following childcare providers:
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario: (705) 497-9622 ext. 227
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka: (705) 746-0511 ext. 1
West Ferris Day Nursery: (705) 497-3004
Municipality of Whitestone: (705) 389-2466
West Nipissing Childcare Corporation: (705) 753-3129
District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) : (705) 474-2151
Parry Sound District of Social Services Administration Board (PSDSSAB): (705) 386-2358 ext. 5459
