Children's Services
Oxford County is committed to working with our community partners to enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens, even the youngest among us. Through the management of the licensed childcare system, the ongoing support of the special needs resourcing program and collaboration with family support programs, Oxford County continues to offer programs, services and resources that respond to the needs of children and families in our community.
HAVE YOUR SAY! Oxford County is seeking feedback from parents and caregivers on childcare and early years services. Take the survey by June 28, 2024, to have input and for your chance to win one of five $50 gift cards to a local business! Visit Speak Up, Oxford!
We invite you to scroll down to find more information about programs, services and resources that can support you on your journey through parenthood in Oxford County… growing stronger together!
When it comes to connecting families with child care, Oxford County is here to help! We are the designated child care service system managers responsible for planning and managing licensed child care services in our community.
How can we help you?
Looking for Licensed Child Care Centres? Check out the listings below under Licensed Child Care locations.
Ready to apply for a Child Care spot? Submit your application to OneList.
Want to see if you qualify for reduced Child Care Fees? Check out the Child Care Fee Subsidy Program.
Chıldınü Oxford provides services to families with children with diverse needs, up to age twelve, throughout Oxford County who attend, or are on the waitlist for, a Licensed Early Learning Program, including: Child Care Centres, Home Child Care, Nursery School/Preschools, School-Age Programs, Authorized Recreation Programs. The focus is on assisting each child to reach their potential and successful participation in their community.
- Work with Families, Educators and Service Providers to develop goals for your child.
- Assist your child’s developmental goals through observation, screening, consultation and programming suggestions.
- Support early learning programs to provide an inclusive environment which meets the needs of all children.
- Support transition to the school system for children entering school when needed.
- Offer workshops for Families, Educators and Community Partners.
- Work collaboratively with EarlyON Child and Family Centres and other Community Partners.
For further information please visit www.childinuoxford.com , contact info@childinuoxford.com or call 519-290-0517 ext. 257 to speak with the Program Supervisor.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free drop-in programs across Oxford County for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-6 years. They provide engaging, high quality, inclusive programs that support early learning and development. Children are able to learn, play, and engage in positive interactions with other children and adults. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to play alongside their children, meet other parents, talk with professionals, learn about child development and make connections to other services in the community.
For more information on program times and locations, click here.
Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) play a critical role in providing education and care for young children. Becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in Ontario requires the successful completion of an ECE education or apprenticeship program, and enrollment with the College of Early Childhood Educators. For more information about pathways to becoming and Early Childhood Educator, please click here.
Licensed Child Care Locations
Applying for a child care spot in Oxford County is easier with the new, one-stop waitlist for Oxford County families.
Get started now with the OneList.
Locations
Ingersoll
Ingersoll Children’s Centre
24 Raglan St.
Ingersoll, ON
519-539-4419
icc@oxfordccc.ca
www.oxfordccc.ca/ingersoll-cc
Infant, toddler and preschool spaces offered
Parkside
30 Caffyn St.
Ingersoll, ON
cassandrad@goodbeginningsday.com
https://goodbeginningsday.com/location/parkside
Only preschool (30 months-6 years) spaces offered
Tillsonburg
Sonbeam Christian Daycare
119 Bidwell St.
Tillsonburg, ON
519-842-7420
sonbeam@bethelpc.ca
https://www.facebook.com/Sonbeam-Christian-Daycare-672203816213725/
Toddler and Preschool spaces offered
Tillsonburg Children’s Centre
96 Tilson Ave.
Tillsonburg, ON
519-842-9000 ext.296
sroloson@communitylivingtillsonburg.ca
https://communitylivingtillsonburg.ca/tillsonburg-children-centre-2/
Toddler and preschool spaces offered
Tillsonburg Little School Inc.
102 King St. East
Tillsonburg, ON
519-842-5628
tillsonburglittleschool@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Tillsonburg-Little-School-270265806781351/
Toddler and preschool spaces offered
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
St.Joesph’s Tillsonburg
St. Joesph’s Catholic School
31 Frances St.
Tillsonburg, ON
519-539-1949
childcare@swo.ymca.ca
https://www.ymcaswo.ca/child-care/St-Josephs-Tillsonburg
Infant, toddler, and preschool spaces offered
Norwich
Wonder Years
10 Tidey St.
Norwich, ON
226-325-0222
wonderyearschildcare@hotmail.com
https://www.wonderyearschildcare.info/about
Toddler and preschool spaces offered
Woodstock
Good Beginnings
Algonquin
59 Algonquin Rd.
Woodstock, ON
519-421-9997 ext. 1
kelly@goodbeginningsday.com
https://goodbeginningsday.com/location/algonquin/
Infant, toddler and preschool spaces offered
Community Complex
375 Finkle St.
Woodstock, ON
519-421-0687 ext. 123
sherri@goodbeginningsday.com
https://goodbeginningsday.com/location/community-complex/
Infant, toddler and preschool spaces offered
Oxford Gardens
423 Devonshire Ave.
Woodstock, ON
dana@goodbeginningsday.com
https://goodbeginningsday.com/location/oxford-gardens/
Infant, toddler and preschool spaces offered
Garderie francophone du comte d’Oxford
700 Bristol Ave.
Woodstock, ON
519-539-4419
garderie@oxfordccc.ca
https://oxfordccc.ca/garderie-francophone
Toddler and preschool spaces offered
Woodstock YMCA
808 Dundas St.
Woodstock, ON
519-539-1949
childcare@swo.ymca.ca
https://www.ymcaswo.ca/child-care/woodstock
Infant, toddler, and preschool spaces offered
Before and after school programs are facilitated through:
Good Beginnings
519-290-0233
https://goodbeginningsday.com/location/school-age/
Oxford Community Child Care
519-539-4419
sap@oxfordccc.ca
https://oxfordccc.ca/school-age-programs
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
519-907-5500 ext.1072
childcare@swo.ymca.ca
https://www.ymcaswo.ca/programs/child-care/school-age-after-care
Wonder Years
80 Main St.W
Norwich, ON
226-325-0222
wonderyearschildcare@hotmail.com
https://www.wonderyearschildcare.info/programs
Programming is available at the following schools:
Drumbo
Blenheim District P.S. (OCCC)
Ingersoll
Harrisfield P.S. (OCCC)
Laurie Hawkins P.S. (OCCC)
Royal Roads P.S. (YMCA)
St. Jude’s C.S. (Good Beginnings)
Thamesford
Thamesford P.S. (OCCC)
Tavistock
Tavistock P.S. (Good Beginnings)
Plattsville
Plattsville & District P.S. (OCCC)
Innerkip
Innerkip Central P.S (YMCA)
Norwich
Emily Stowe P.S (YMCA and Wonder Years)
Embro
Zorra Highland Park P.S. (OCCC)
Hickson
Hickson Central P.S (YMCA)
Tillsonburg
Annandale P.S (YMCA)
St. Joseph’s C.S. (YMCA)
South Ridge P.S. (YMCA)
Westfield P.S (YMCA)
Woodstock
Algonquin P.S. (Good Beginnings)
Central P.S. (Good Beginnings)
East Oxford Central P.S (OCCC)
Eastdale P.S. (Good Beginnings)
Ecole St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (OCCC)
Holy Family F.I.C.S. (Good Beginnings)
Northdale P.S. (Good Beginnings)
Oliver Stephens P.S. (Good Beginnings)
Roch Carrier F.I.P.S.(Good Beginnings)
Springbank P.S. (Good Beginnings)
St. Patrick’s C.S. (Good Beginnings)
St. Michael’s C.S. (Good Beginnings)
Southside P.S. (YMCA)
Winchester St. P.S. (Good Beginnings)
Ingersoll
Ingersoll Preschool
24 Raglan St.
Ingersoll, ON
519-539-4419
icc@oxforddccc.ca
https://oxfordccc.ca/preschools
Program offered for ages 30 months-5 years Mon-Thurs 9:30am-12pm
Tavistock
Tavistock Little Preschool
131 Wettlaufer St.
Tavistock, ON
519-655-3934
tavistocklittlepreschool@gmail.com
https://www.tavistockpreschool.ca/
Program offered for ages 2-5 years Mon-Thurs 9am-11:30am
Thamesford
Thamesford Preschool
220 Dundas St.
Thamesford, ON
519-539-4419
preschool@oxfordccc.ca
https://oxfordccc.ca/preschools
Program offered for ages30 months-5 years
Tues & Thurs 9:30am-12pm Sept-June
Woodstock
Friendship Cooperative Playschool
410 Lansdowne Ave.
Woodstock, ON
519-539-4287
friendshipcooperative@gmail.com
http://www.friendshipcooperativeplayschool.com/
Program offered for preschool (24 months – 5 years) Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
Wee Creations Christian School
Preschool
800 Juliana Dr.
Woodstock, ON
519-421-9755
info@weecreations.ca
https://weecreations.ca/
Programs offered for ages 2-5 years Mon-Fri 8:30am-11:30am
Tues-Thurs 12:30pm-3pm Sept-June
Licensed Home Child Care
To apply for a space in Licensed Home Child Care, register on OneList.
Careers in childcare: Licensed Home Child Care - YouTube
Oxford Community Child Care and Today’s Family are the Licensed Home Child Care Agencies in Oxford County. Please contact either Oxford Community Child Care or Today’s Family for more information on becoming a Licensed Home Child Care provider.
Oxford Community Child Care is a multi-service, non-profit organization offering early learning and child care, licensed home child care, preschool and school age programs.
Oxford Community Child Care’s vision is to partner with community agencies and provide the leadership necessary to offer services that promote the healthy growth, development, and learning in children and their families in Oxford County.
Oxford Community Child Care is committed to providing quality child care programs and support services for families throughout Oxford County and the surrounding area.
For more information, please contact:
Oxford Community Child Care
519-539-4419
hcc@oxfordccc.ca
https://oxfordccc.ca/hcc-parents
Today's Family is a multi-site, multi-service non-profit charitable organization serving over 4,000 children and families in over 75 neighbourhoods across Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand Norfolk, and Oxford County.
Today's Family has been caring for children since 1982. Nurturing children and youth, strengthening families and creating communities, we envision that all children have the opportunity to experience the joy of learning through play. Play is how learning happens.
At Today's Family children and families play in centres and in homes. With our licensed home child care providers, children and families access high-quality and flexible child care within their neighbourhood places.
For more information, please contact:
Today’s Family
519-410-2087
childcare@todaysfamily.ca
https://www.todaysfamily.ca/programs/licensed-home-child-care/
For Oxford County’s Home Child Care Providers there is also an in person network you are welcome to join! This network connects you with other local Home Child Care Providers in Oxford County as well as provides resources for you to grow your business. For more information please visit http://www.oxfordearlyon.ca/Caregiver-Caf%C3%A9
Child Care Licensing Resources
There are many resources available to provide information about the licensing process and about licensed child care.
Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County
Services: Parenting Support, Safe Sleep Initiatives, Child Protection
519-539-6176
CSC Providence
Services: Education – French Language 519-673-1035
London District Catholic School Board
Services: Education
519-663-2088
Oxford County Library
Services: Book Clubs, Homework Help, Crafts and Story Times
519-539-9800
Southwestern Public Health
Services: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Parenting, Child Safety, Dental Health, Immunizations
519-421-9901
Thames Valley District School Board
Services: Education
519-452-2000
tykeTALK
Services: Preschool Speech and Language
1-877-818-TALK
Wellkin Child and Youth Mental Wellness
Services: Child and Youth Programs, Counselling, Parent Support
1-877-539-0463
Woodstock & District Developmental Services (WDDS)
Services: Respite, Family Services, Youth Camp
519-539-7447