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Childreach : the early years last a lifetime
Childreach provides play-based learning programs for children from birth to six years and their families and support for parents, informal caregivers and licensed child care providers in home-based programs and Early Childhood Educators in child care centres. 
Childreach Centre: 519-434-3644

Middlesex-London Health Unit : creating a healthy community ...  together!
The MLHU's homepage has an index to information and web site links on a large range of subjects such as animal bites, dental health, and child development -- to name just a few.
London 519-663-5317
Strathroy 519-245-3230

Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
The LDAO provides information and support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.  The LDAO - London Region can be reached at (519) 438-6213.  Ce site est disponible en français.

Ontario Early Years Centres
The OEYCs promote early learning & literacy for parents and any children up to the age of 6. They also provide community information and assistance with parenting skills. All programs and services are free.
Call a centre near you in London:
OEYC-London West: 519-473-2825
OEYC-London Fanshawe: 519-455-2791
OEYC-London North: 519-434-3644

Thames Valley Children's Centre
Thames Valley Children's Centre is the regional rehabilitation centre for children with physical disabilities, communication disorders, and developmental needs. Information sections include Information Resources, Our Services, News & Events, and Referrals.
519-685-8680.

tykeTALK : talking starts early
tykeTALK provides speech & language services for children up to school age throughout London-Middlesex, Oxford & Elgin Counties.  They offer workshops & information sessions.  Their website has a useful language development checklist.  Call them if you have any questions about your child's language development:  519-663-0273

Websites

CanadianParents.com : Canada's parenting community
This Rogers Publishing group site has message boards, blogs, interesting articles, podcasts, "Ask an Expert" question & answer boards, recipes, and ideas & tips for parents, families, and professionals.

FamilyInfo.ca : "your first step for your early years information needs"
This site provides parents, caregivers and service providers with web site links to programs, services & resources in the London and Middlesex area for children aged 0-6 years.

London Fire Services: teaching children fire safety
Information about teaching children fire safety, safety tips for babysitters, fire department contacts and more.

Ministry of Children and Youth Services
This site describes the Ministry's programs and services such as Best Start, the Ontario Child Benefit, and Licensed Child Care.  The Preschool Speech and Language page has speech developmental milestones for babies and preschoolers in 16 languages.  Ce site est disponible en français.

Sparky the Fire Dog
A website designed for children that uses games to teach them about fire safety.