Business Details
Trusted Licensed Child Care Services in Southwestern Ontario
Lambton Rural Childcare has been dedicated to providing flexible, high-quality licensed childcare options for families in Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent since our establishment. Our programs prioritize children's physical, emotional, and social development through stimulating learning environments that foster creativity and curiosity. We offer home-based, center-based, and before/after-school programs designed to meet diverse family needs while maintaining strict compliance with Ontario's Child Care and Early Years Act regulations.Our team of Early Childhood Education professionals delivers age-appropriate programming supported by regular inspections, professional development opportunities, and innovative tools like HiMama for real-time parent communication. We maintain strong community partnerships to ensure equitable access to quality care and parental support resources across southwestern Ontario.
Services
Home Child Care
Centre-Based Child Care
Before & After School Programs
Child Care Subsidy Assistance
Parent Resources
Highlights and features
- We offer Ministry of Education-regulated childcare programs with annual inspections
- Our educators hold Early Childhood Education credentials with specialized training
- We implement developmentally appropriate programming based on 'How Does Learning Happen?'
- We provide real-time digital updates through the HiMama childcare management platform
- We maintain 13:1 child-to-staff ratios with police reference checks for all providers
What people say
Special activities
Craft supplies
Nice leaders
A lot of friends
Love going outside
Services
Home Child Care
Licensed home-based childcare programs provide flexible care in approved family homes. Our providers follow strict health and safety regulations with regular inspections. Children benefit from small-group settings with multi-age socialization opportunities while parents appreciate the personalized care approach.
Centre-Based Child Care
Our licensed childcare centers offer structured programs for infants through school-aged children. Classrooms feature developmentally appropriate activities following Ministry guidelines. Educators use play-based learning to support cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development in a safe, stimulating environment.
Before & After School Programs
We operate before and after school programs at multiple locations for children aged 4-12. These programs provide supervised care during school transitions with organized activities, homework support, and outdoor play while maintaining seamless coordination with local school schedules.
Child Care Subsidy Assistance
We help families access government childcare subsidies through partnerships with local social services. Our staff provides guidance through the application process and maintains compliance with subsidy program requirements to ensure affordable care options for eligible families.
Parent Resources
We offer comprehensive resources including program handbooks, childcare guides, and educational materials. Parents receive regular updates through digital platforms and have access to our staff for program information, developmental guidance, and community support services.
Questions
What childcare programs do you offer?
We provide home-based, center-based, and before/after-school programs for children aged 0-13 years across Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent regions.
Are your childcare providers licensed?
All our programs operate under Ministry of Education licenses with annual inspections and strict adherence to Ontario's childcare regulations.
Do you offer childcare subsidies?
We facilitate access to government childcare subsidies through partnerships with Lambton and Kent County social services.
How do you support child development?
Our programs follow 'How Does Learning Happen?' pedagogy, focusing on play-based learning, social-emotional development, and creative exploration.
What technology tools do you use?
We utilize HiMama for real-time digital updates, photo sharing, and daily communication between educators and families.
