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KIDS Line

1-888-703-KIDS (5437)

Families in York Region who have questions about early learning and child care can call the toll-free KIDS Line. The office is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We can provide information about:

  1. Early learning and child care including:
    • Choosing quality child care
    • Locations of licensed child care programs
    • Licensed child care options
    • EarlyON child and family programs
  2. Early Intervention Services for children with special needs
  3. Child Care Fee Subsidy
  4. Infant hearing - Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program
  5. Summer camp and youth leadership camp
  6. Approved recreation programs (Positive Leisure Activities for Youth - PLAY program)

You may be asked to provide your postal code. This is voluntary and is not required to receive services. This information will be used for community-based program planning purposes.

Related Resources

  • Child Care Resources

External Resources

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  • Infant Hearing - Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program
  • Ontario 211 - Community and Social Services Help Line
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Kids Line

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1-888-703-KIDS (5437)

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