Program: Children's Services Division
Organization: Durham Region - Social Services
Phone Numbers: 905-666-6239 or 905-668-7711 ext 7397
Toll-Free: 1-800-387-0642
After Hours: 311
Fax: 905-666-6220
Email: childrensservices@durham.ca
Website: www.durham.ca
Address:
PO Box 623
Whitby, ON
L1N 6A3
Street
Address
:
605 Rossland Rd E, Level 1
Whitby
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Contact the Head Office for access information for each location.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Public Contacts: Yvonne Mais - Data Analysis Coordinator
905-666-6239 ext 2725 * yvonne.mais@durham.ca
Service Description: This division is the childcare system service manager for Durham Region. There are several programs operated by the division including fee subsidy, behaviour management, purchase of service and direct operation of child-care programs. The division acts as a resource for child care operators and for families in the Durham Region.


Fees: Fee subsidy amounts are based on income. There is no charge for Behaviour Management services.
Fee Reduction: Fees are on a sliding scale based on income.
Application: Documents required for fee subsidy
Waiting Period - Child-care placement is based on availability. Behaviour management services wait list fluctuates.
Eligibility / Target Population: CHILD CARE: Must be a single parent attending school or a low income family or a child with special needs. BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT: Child must be between 2 - 6 years of age with a developmental delay. Child must be between 2 - 12 years of age without a
Languages: English
Language Notes: Translation services available upon request
Area Served: Durham Region
See Also: Financial Assistance for Children and Families
Last Updated: 8/19/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=50578

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