Children's Services

Over 1,700 children receive subsidized child care through the Children's Services Department. The Department completes: fee assessments for parents requesting subsidy, purchase of service agreements with not-for-profit and profit centres, and the administration of funding to Child Care Special Needs Resourcing, a Child Care Resource Centre, and Wage Subsidies.

The Department operates "Coronation Park Day Nursery" (CPDN) and its satellite programs in Sarnia, which are licensed to provide childcare for 199 children, aged zero to 11 years. Childcare is available for full fee paying parents, as well as subsidized care for parents who are working, attending school or re-training. Some special needs children are also enrolled at CPDN, as it continues to work on its accreditation as a "High Scope Program".

Childcare Survey

A survey is being undertaken to determine the future childcare needs of families in Lambton County. If you reside in Lambton County and currently have a child or children under the age of 13 please complete this survey. Your feedback is extremely important and will help us better understand the amount and types of childcare needed throughout the county.

Your participation is voluntary and answers are completely anonymous and confidential. This survey takes approximately five minutes to complete.

Any questions may be directed to Tina Ingold at 519 383-8331 ext. 3591

Take Survey

Report Card - Services for Young Children in Lambton

On December 3, 2008, a report card was launched evaluating the services available for young children in Lambton.  Open the PDF file below to access the report card.

Report_Card_-_Childrens_Services_in_Lambton.pdf