Looking for child care in Huron-Perth County?
Take a look at the City of Stratford Child Care Guide that provides information on finding child care, child care fee subsidies, a list of licensed child care providers, and information on the free Children's Resource Consultant program.
List of local baby-sitters is available upon request, please contact Hilary Nichol, Company Manager.
Dependent At-Home Care
Looking for in home caregiver support? Home Instead offers a variety of services to help care for your loved ones.
Home Instead | Offers In-Home Care Services
Website | Phone: (844) 513-6901
Children's Day Camps
Day camps are available both throughout the summer, through holiday weeks like March Break, and on PD Days.
City of Stratford | Day Camps(Ages 4 to 13)Stratford Agriplex @ 353 McCarthy Rd, Stratford, ONCity of Stratford Day Camps Website | Phone: (519) 271-0250
Camp Bimini | Overnight Camp
(Ages 5 to 14)
3180 Perth Rd. 113 RR#1 St. Pauls, ON
Camp Bimini Website | Phone: (519) 271-4129
Family Activities
Stratford and the surrounding areas are home to many fun-filled family activities and outings, both seasonally and year-round.
Self-Guided Audio Walking Tours| Free (All Ages)
Walk around Stratford and learn all there is to know about our little town! Follow themed tours and learn about Tom Patterson or Justin Bieber, or take in the sights with Stratford Gardens or Riverwalk Personalities tours. There are lots of options for walking tours to complete at your own pace, and in your own time. Click the link below for a map and audio files and start exploring!
Walking Tours Maps and Audio
Stratford Public Library | Free(All Ages)19 St Andrew St, Stratford, ONAn wonderful place to bring the family, either to grab some books, or attend community events. The library also offers helpful resources such as computers, wifi & printing, technology help, and a multitude of free, online courses in languages, arts & crafts, finance, business and management, entrepreneurship, computer applications, web design, technology skills, personal enrichment, writing and more. Are you a maker? Check out their MakeSpace which boasts vinyl cutter, 3D printer, button maker, and digital design stations.
Library Website | Phone: (519) 271-0220| Information on Courses | Events Calendar | MakerSpace
Alley-Cat Cat Cafe| $10.50/person(All Ages)1 Market Place Stratford, ON
Looking to get some kitty cuddles in? Alley Cat lets you visit with rescue cats who are currently up for adoption. 1-hour visits also include unlimited coffee and/or tea.Book Your Alley Cat Visit Online | Phone: (519) 305-3344
Play Away Indoor Park | $10.00/child
(Ages 11 and Under)
2469 Aviation Lane, London, ON
Looking to have the little ones burn off some steam? Play Away offers a 3-level indoor play structure, indoor jumping pillow, racetrack, toddler area, soft block area, quiet play area, & loonie arcade.Play Away Website | Phone: (519) 455-0755
Anne Hathaway Splash Pad | Free
Anne Hathaway Splashpad Website
(All Ages)
1-41 Bruce St, Stratford, ON (Corner of Bruce and Downie)
Looking to explore further? Check out Ontario's Southwest Website to find fun activities all just a short drive away!
