Children & Families
This section brings together resources to support children, parents, and families at different stages of life. You’ll find information about childcare, early learning, parenting programs, children’s activities, family support services, and other community resources designed to help families access the support they need.
Ontario School Boards
Find your local public and Catholic school board.
London, Ontario School Boards
London District Catholic School Board
Thames Valley District School Board
Family Healthcare
Middlesex-London Health Unit
The Middlesex-London Health Unit provides parenting information, resources, and support for families in London and Middlesex County. Resources cover child development, feeding, sleep, screen time, healthy parenting, starting kindergarten, and more. Public Health Nurses are also available to answer parenting questions by phone.
Healthy Babies Healthy Children
A free home-visiting program through the Middlesex-London Health Unit for eligible pregnant families and families with children from birth until school age. Public Health Nurses provide information and support related to pregnancy, infant feeding, child development, parenting, and connecting families with community resources.
Childreach
A free family resource centre supporting parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 12. Childreach offers parenting education, information, support and referrals, EarlyON community playgroups, child development resources, and opportunities for families to learn, play, and connect. Services are available in English, French, and Polish.
Family Centres & EarlyON Child
Family Centres and EarlyON programs provide free opportunities for parents and caregivers to connect, learn, play, and access information and community supports. Programs include early learning, parenting support, playgroups, child development resources, and referrals to other services. London has Family Centres throughout the city.
Thames Valley Children's Centre (TVCC)
TVCC provides specialized services for children and youth with physical, communication, developmental, and autism-related needs. Services include therapy, developmental supports, autism programs, family education, and caregiver resources. The Navigating New Roads group provides support for parents and caregivers who are new to TVCC or have received new information or a diagnosis related to their child's disability.
Play Your Way
The City of London’s recreation registration and program system, where families can find and register for recreation programs, swimming, camps, activities and other opportunities for children and adults.
Register for City of London recreation programs, including swimming, camps, sports, classes, and other activities.
London.ca registration: Visit website →
Create a Play Your Way Account
Create and manage your online recreation account through the City's registration system. An account is required to register for programs.
PerfectMind account: Visit website →
Play Your Way Fund
Financial assistance for eligible low-income London residents and families to participate in City of London recreation programs and activities. Approved applicants can receive up to $300 per person for 12 months, with funding covering 50% or 100% of eligible program fees depending on household income.
Play Your Way Fund: Website / Apply
Children’s Mental health
Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness
Provides mental health services and supports for children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families in London and Middlesex County. Services include counselling and therapy, family support, crisis services, intensive in-home and live-in treatment, day treatment, school-based supports, and specialized programs. Many services are publicly funded and provided at no cost to families.
Best for: Children and youth experiencing mental health, emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties, and families looking for support or connection to appropriate services.
Location: London and rural Middlesex communities
Phone: 519-433-3101
Crisis & Intake (Tandem): 519-433-0334 — Available 24/7
Merrymount Family Support & Crisis Centre
Merrymount provides family support, parenting programs, children's programs, crisis support, and supervised access services. Its parenting programs focus on strengthening parent-child relationships, building parenting skills, and supporting children's developmental and mental wellness. Parents can self-register for available parenting groups.
Child & Family Support
Children’s Aid Society of London & Middlesex
Provides child protection and family support services to help promote the safety and well-being of children and youth in London and Middlesex County.