Best Start is...

• Healthy Beginnings 
• Licensed Child Care
• Early Learning
• Programs for Families

One call for information:  519 542-9842 or 1-888-542-6101

Best Start Hubs

Located in convenient and accessible locations throughout Lambton County, Best Start Hubs support families with children from birth to age 12. This includes family drop-ins, literacy and parenting programs, and direct links with community professionals who provide a range of child development screenings, assessments and services.

Before and After School Care

Child care for children 44 months to 12 years offered in the hours before school and after school.

Licensed Child Care

Full day or part-time child care is available for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school age children.  Child care subsidy may be available. For more information about child care subsidy call 519 344-2062 ext. 2201 or click here. 

Preschool Early Learning Program (Preschool ELP)

 Preschool ELP helps children, living in Lambton County between the ages of 31 months and 4 years prepare for school.  Preschool ELP is free early learning (in designated areas of Lambton County) with space permitting. Children gain age appropriate school readiness skills through play.

Wrap-around Care   

Provides seamless child care for children in junior and senior kindergarten programs. Busing may be available.