Child Care
We currently offer an After School Program at Palmerston Public School and Minto-Clifford Public School as well as a Summer Day Camp and PA Day Program at the Harriston Arena and Palmerston Arena. More information can be found below.
After School Programs
Registration is active for the 2022-23 school year!
For more info, view our:
Policies and Procedures Manual
Here is some of the information found in the guide:
- We are providing after school care for grades Jk-6 aged children
- Care begins at 3:10pm or 3:15pm (end of school bell) and concludes at 6:00pm
- We will be set up in a classroom, but will also use the gym and playgrounds
- We ask that you sign your child(ren) up for at least 4 days per month
- We offer a discount for signing up for an entire week
Pricing:
- $15/day and $60/week (for a 5-day school week)
Payment:
Upon registration, an automatic payment plan will be set up by credit card. Payments will come out 30 days ahead of the coming month.
If you require a last-minute registration for a month that is no longer listed online, please email grace@town.minto.on.ca . We do not take last-minute registrations during the week of care. Requests must be submitted by Friday at noon of the week prior.
Financial Assistance:
Help to pay for the cost of care may be available. Contact County of Wellington, Child Care Subsidy at 519-837-3620 x3090 or www.wellington.ca/childcare for more information.
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Summer Day Camp
Registration is done only on a weekly basis. Payment is due 7 days in advance of the week your child attends. Though we do not require you to pay in advance we do ask that when you register you setup your registration for automatic payment. For more information on program plans and weekly costs we ask you to view our program guide at the link above.
If you require any additional information please email childcare@town.minto.on.ca
We do offer inclusion support at summer day camp but if you feel your child could benefit with additional support please visit.
https://cmhaww.ca/programs-services/childrens-services/family-support-options/skic/ The sooner you apply the better.
Additional Forms
Walk Home Release Form - Harriston
Holiday Break Programs
This January we will offer programs during the school break on January 3, 4 and 5. Single date registration is available during this time. Each day will include a fun and unique theme and participants will have the opportunity to go ice skating.
Planned activities run from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. extended care is available from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Dates:
Wednesday, January 3rd
Thursday, January 4th
Friday, January 5th
Cost: $40/day
Location: Two site locations will be available. One will be at the Harriston Community Centre and the second will be at the Palmerston Community Centre. Please make sure you register for the correct site.