Early Learning and Child Care
We understand what an important decision it is to choose child care. Our educators build relationships with families to cultivate and maintain strong connections between home and our programs. It is our priority to ensure that your family has the best experiences during these formative years.
We offer inclusive environments that encourage children to explore the indoor and outdoor world. Educators respond to individual interests to deepen engagement and natural curiosity, and children engage in self-directed play.
Both locations are approved for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program (CWELCC). We follow CWELCC guidelines, allowing us to provide more accessible, high-quality child care and lower fees for children 0-5.
Learn more about CWELCC here.
St. Paul Extended Day
This high quality extended day program offers care for children aged 4-12 and is licensed for 26 JK/SK children and 30 school-aged children.
Location: St. Paul Catholic School - 78 Dablon St., SSM.
Hours: Before school 7:30 - 8:50 am, after school 3:20 - 5:30 pm (closed on statutory holidays, including Remembrance Day).
Contact Us: st.paul@socialservices-ssmd.ca
Prince Charles Early Learning Centre
Care for children ages 0-4 and is licensed for 10 infant (0-18 months), 15 toddler (18 months to 2.5 years), and 24 preschool (2.5 to 4 year-old) children.
Location: Prince Charles Secondary School, 550 b Northern Ave. E, SSM.
Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (closed on statutory holidays, including Remembrance Day)
Contact Us: p.charles@socialservices-ssmd.ca 705-989-5019
Program Rates
Day Care: Infant $26.22 | Toddler $22.92 | Preschool $21.26
Before/After: JK/SK before $12 | JK/SK after $12 | JK/SK before & after $13.23
School age before $12 | School age after $16 | School age before and after $28
Waitlist
Apply with the Sault Ste. Marie Central Child Care Application Site. The program will contact you when a space is available.