Serving the parents and children in our community
Our Town realizes the importance of promoting the well-being of our community’s children. We provide a safe, child-centered, caring and nurturing environment that encourages, stimulates and fosters self-esteem and growth.
Bilingual services
Our services are offered both in English and French environments at the Cochrane Child Care Centre and Garde d’enfants de Cochrane, respectively.
Licensed by the Ministry of Education
The Cochrane Child Care Centre offers quality programming for children 12 years and younger and is licensed for a maximum capacity of 79 children. The Centre offers Infant, Toddler, Preschool and School Age programs.
Garde d’enfants de Cochrane offers quality programming in French for children aged 18 months to 12 years of age and is licensed for a maximum of 61. The Centre offers Toddler, Preschool and School Age Care.
Hours of operation
Both of our child care centres are open from 7:30am to 5:45pm, Monday through Friday. The centres will be closed for statutory holidays.
Day | Time |
|---|---|
Monday – Friday | 7:30am – 5:45pm |
Weekends | Closed |
Statutory Holidays | Closed |
Cochrane Child Care Centre
435 Tenth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4812
Fax: 705-272-2718
Garde d’enfants de Cochrane
399 Eighth Street
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4393
Fax: 705-272-2718
Child Care fees
Our child care centres are enrolled in the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care system.
BASE FEES
We have listed the base fees for the town’s inclusive child care services.
Time | Cost |
|---|---|
Full Day Infant | $17.72 |
Full Day (Under 6 Years) | $17.25 |
Full Day (Over 6 Years) | $38.00 |
Before School (6 and older) | $7.50 |
After School (6 and older) | $12.50 |
Late Fees Per 15 Minutes | $25.00 |
March break & summer camp
Our Child Care Centres offer special March Break and summer camp services.
Children | Cost |
|---|---|
First Child | $38.00 |
Second Child | $29.75 |
Third Child | $24.85 |
Lora St-Pierre
General Manager
435 Tenth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4812
Fax: 705-272-2718
Financial subsidy program
A subsidy program is available to provide financial assistance for child care. Visit the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board website for more details.
Parent handbook
Download a copy of the latest parental handbook document, which promotes the well-being of our community’s children. We also invite you to come and take a tour of our child care centres.