Flexible childcare

Funded by the Regional Municipality of Durham, this program operates alongside our EarlyON programming.

A free program for parents & caregivers of children 0-6 years

Parents/caregivers are able to drop-off their child(ren), FREE of charge during scheduled Flexible Childcare time slots. These are booked on a first-come first served occasional basis, and are shared amongst interested community members at each of our 5 locations.  

How it works:

  • Designated Caregiver

    The Flex-Care program runs alongside our EarlyON Play To Learn programming, however a designated Flex-Care staff member cares for the child(ren) registered for each time slot, while children participate with them in the EarlyON activities provided.

  • Developing Skills

    Children aged 0-6 years of age get a chance to practice having time away from their primary caregiver, to help them prepare for school-readiness, while scaffolding their learning in a variety of developmental domains. Parents/caregivers get a few hours to tend to their needs.

  • Caregivers Benefit

    Parents/caregivers can discuss any questions/concerns with staff (i.e. child development, parenting, behavioural, mental health, community referral info, or other topics). We often have public health professionals or other program visitors at our centres with whom they can also connect if wanted. Families can take any of our resource library items, books or pamphlets, if they feel they could benefit from these.

REgister

Occasional childcare is available on a first-come-first-serve bases, and availability is shared amongst community interest. Space depends on the community use of the program and availability can vary throughout the year.

Register for Flex-care

Please complete the following registration information. Contact ece@durhamfamilyresources.org if you have any questions about the form.