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Provincial governments are responsible for elementary, secondary and postsecondary education
in Canada. In Ontario, District School Boards or School Authorities operate publicly-funded
elementary and secondary schools. You do not need to pay tuition for your children to attend
these schools. There are four such school systems in Ontario: English Public, English Catholic,
French Public and French Catholic. Not all types are available in all areas—check with your service
providing organization or with the Ministry of Education (web address below) for more information.
Private or religious schools—where parents pay tuition fees—are also available in many areas.
For more information, visit the Ministry of Education website:
www.edu.gov.on.ca
Childcare—also known as daycare—can be licensed or
unlicensed in Ontario. Licensed childcare providers have
to meet and maintain specific health, safety and caregiver
training standards. Unlicensed childcare arrangements
may also be available, but these are not regulated to the
same degree.
Parents can choose among several childcare options:
(1) home-based, (2) centre-based and (3) before-and-
after school childcare. Many programs have long waiting
lists. Contact your local childcare providers for information
about the registration process.
If parents are unable to pay the childcare fees, they
may be eligible for a childcare fee subsidy. Eligibility for
a childcare fee subsidy is based on net family income.
Contact your local municipality to discuss your eligibility
for a childcare fee subsidy.
CHILDCARE
For more information, visit the Ministry of Children and Youth Services website:
www.gov.on.ca/children
or speak
to your local newcomer settlement agency.
Ontario Day to Day
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Workbook 2010
Education in Ontario
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