Children’s Services plans and manages the local child care system, focusing on the integration of government initiatives, inter-agency coordination, and the development of new programs and services. The Division’s responsibilities include planning and allocating funding for local services, providing leadership in the development and delivery of quality programs, and the direct operation of services including five children’s centres, a home child care program, an infant development program, and the fee subsidy program. The Division also provides an administrative function that oversees the policies, procedures and funding relationships with the Province and the child care community, including purchase of service agreements and the distribution of funding for wage subsidy, pay equity and grants. Our Vision The Region of Waterloo has a vibrant, comprehensive system of early childhood education and care that supports the healthy growth and development of children in our community. Our Mission Our mission is to be leaders in the development and delivery of programs and services for children by: Putting the needs and best interests of children first Promoting standards of excellence in early childhood education, care and support Meeting the needs of children and their families for quality, flexible, accessible and affordable services Planning and managing services that are responsive to community needs Please click to access Children's Services Committee Reports Please click to access Exceptional ECE Awards forms