Every Child Belongs Child Care Consultation

Child Care Consultation provides services to licensed child care related to children with extra support needs and their families.

Type:

Child Care, Day Care

Age:

0 – 12 years

Fees:

Free

Referral:

Referral required
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Eligibility:

Licensed child care supervisors or home child care agency requesting staff support or training opportunities related to extra support needs and inclusive environments

Languages offered:

English *Interpretation services available as needed

Location:

Licensed child care centres and home child care agencies in Scarborough

Hours:

Service provided during the hours of child care centre operation

Program focus: Autism, Behaviour Difficulty, Child Care, Child Development, Communication Skills, Day Care, Developmental Disability more…

Child Care Consultation provide services to licensed child care related to children with extra support needs and their families.

Child Consultation Staff are trained professionals who:

  • Support child care programs to build inclusive environments;
  • Work with child care staff to develop and carry out strategies that support children and families;
  • Deliver training to support learning around inclusive practices.

All requests go through child care centres. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Manager, Family Connections at 416-321-5464 ext. 482 or Loraine.bairstow@stridestoronto.ca

Referral Details

Supervisors at licensed child care centres and home child care centres can submit a referral request online through the Every Child Belongs Portal and their online services account to access their assigned Resources Consultant to initiate a request for support.


This program is funded through the City of Toronto’s Every Child Belongs Model.

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