Children's Services

We recognize that the current and future well being of Thunder Bay District communities depends on the care and support our children receive.

The Children's Services Division invests in the physical, social, emotional, and economic health of our communities by supporting children's programs that are affordable, effective, accessible, and accountable.

EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS

Ministry of Education - Early Learning Division

The following links are to school board websites within The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board area that will be providing full day JK/SK this fall under the new Early Learning initiative of the provincial government:

Lakehead Public Schools
Thunder Bay District Catholic School Board
Superior Greenstone District School Board
(Phase 1 ELP selection: Margaret Twomey - Marathon)
Superior North District Catholic School Board
(Phase 1 ELP selection:  Holy Saviour - Marathon)

BEST START

Best Start is an early learning and care strategy designed to help give Ontario's children the best possible start in life and help them achieve success in school.

2007-08 Best Start Community Plan
Addendum to the Implementation Planning Guidelines for Best Start Networks
Addendum to the Guidelines
Welcome Update - Nov. 15, 2006

Draft Best Start Child Care Service Plan Update May 31, 2006

Thunder Bay District Implementation Plan:
Best Start Implementation Plan
Implementation Plan
Best Start Implementation Plan Appendix II
Best Start Implementation Plan Appendix III
Best Start Implementation Plan Appendix IV
Best Start Implementation Plan Appendix V
Best Start Implementation Plan Appendix VI

Thunder Bay District Draft Child CarePlan 2005-06
Appendices

Thunder Bay District Draft Transition/Infrastructure Plan 2005
Appendices
Attachments

EDI Information and Services Inventories (from OEYCs):
  City of Thunder Bay Report (*Note - EDI Data refers to JK-aged children, not SK)
  District EDI Report
  District Services Maps
  District Demographics/Socioeconomic Data

Capital Planning Guidelines
   Schools First Policy
   Licensing Requirements
   Provider Selection Checklist
   Business Case Template for Proposed Projects
   Proposed Project Budget Template

Thunder Bay District Best Start Network Terms of Reference

Sample Site Selection Tool for School-based Daycare Expansion
(courtesy of Timiskaming)

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