Grey County., Social Services - Early Learning & Child Care, Owen Sound

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Record #: CWD0145

Last Modified: 09 Oct 2025

Last Full Update: 04 Apr 2025

Description (Service)

Department offers a variety of programs, subsidies and information for parents and supports for child care providers

provides reference tool to help find licensed, commercially operated and nonprofit child care and home child care services
provides families with information regarding the availability and the process of obtaining child care fee assistance
supports child care centres and addresses community child care issues
monitors existing contracted child care centres and home child care providers to ensure that these programs meet County and Provincial standards

See separate listings for EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Grey County
Eligibility	Grey County residents
Application	Call or email for information and assistance on licensed child care programs. Use website to locate local child care options. Apply on-line for child care fee subsidy at https://occms.grey.ca/olaf/en-ca/welcome.
Languages	English
Fees	Call for information.

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	Grey County Administration Building; 595 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 3E3 View Google Map
Intersection	9th Ave E and 6th St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	519-376-7112
Toll Free Phone	1-800-265-3119
Fax	519-376-5640
E-Mail	childcare@grey.ca
Website	https://www.grey.ca/childrens-services
Primary Contact	Julie Rourke, Children's Services Assistant; Phone: ext 1340; Email: julie.rourke@grey.ca
Mailing Address	Grey County Administration Building; 595 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 3E3