Best Start Network of Simcoe County

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Record #: BAR2180

Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2025

Contacts

Office Phone	705-722-3132 ext 1486, Manager Children Services
E-Mail	elcc@simcoe.ca
Website	https://simcoe.ca/residents/children-services/about/
Primary Contact	Tonya Millsap, Manager, Children Services, Early Learning and Child Care, The Corporation of the County of Simcoe; Email: tonya.millsap@simcoe.ca
Alternate Contact	Marsha Walker, Early Years and Child Care Coordinator; Phone: 249-388-3084; Email: marwalker@scdsb.on.ca
Hours	Meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 9:30 am-12 noon Jan, Jun, Oct - in person meetings Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Nov- virtual meetings Jul, Aug, Dec - no meetings

Description and Service

Former Name	Best Start Initiative of Simcoe County
Description (Service)	Early years network stewarding strategic priorities that advance population-level results: All infants and young children in Simcoe County: Belong Are Healthy Are Safe Are Secure Are Learning Members from county-wide organizations serving young children and their families connect to generate impact through collaboration and facilitate flow of information among member organizations and broader groups Scope of initiative is intended to be as broad as possible, covering the spectrum of health, early learning and child care, education, social and developmental supports and children's services
Eligibility	Community organizations who serve children pre-birth-6 years and their families
Application	Call or email for information
Languages	English
Fees	None

Location Information

Areas Served	Simcoe County
Description (Site)	Best Start Network of Simcoe County Site Location: No Physical Address
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie, ON Canada
Physical Access	Not Applicable

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