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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Children's Services
Organizations: District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The)
District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay - Administration
Phone Numbers: 807-766-2111
Toll-Free: 1-877-281-2958
Fax: 807-345-7921
Email: intake@tbdssab.ca
Website: www.tbdssab.ca
Address: 231 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B5
Location: Located on the corner of May St S and Arthur St E
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Description:
  • Responsible for the delivery of Child Care and Early Years within the Thunder Bay District
  • Provides a list of licensed child care facilities online at http://www.thunderbaychildcare.ca/
  • Subsidized Day Care
    • Provides financial assistance towards the cost of day nursery or private home day care services for parents, foster parents or legal guardians
    EarlyON Centres
    Offer a range of services and resources to all families in Ontario, providing:
    • fun activities such as reading, storytelling, sing-alongs and games
    • advice from professionals trained in early childhood development
    • information about other family services in the community
    • a place to connect with other families with young children
    Special Needs Resource Services
    • Ensures that all children, regardless of need, can participate in the child care setting of their families' choice
    Ontario Works Child Care
    • Provides funding if available for Ontario Works recipients who are taking part in approved activities, to help pay for child care expenses in either Licensed Child Care Facilities or with Informal Care Providers


    Services and Programs:
    Fees: Service - based on income
    Application: Call the office or apply online


    Ontario Works Child Care

    • Contact Ontario Works Caseworker
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Subsidized Day Care

    • Income assessment required

    • Qualifying families must be working, attending training or school or have a child with special needs

    • Families are required to provide their most recent Notice of Assessment (NOA) or Reassessment or Canada Child Benefit Form (CCB)


    Ontario Works Child Care

    • Must be receiving Ontario Works and employed
    Languages: English ; French

    This information was last completely updated on: 4-3-2025


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