Supervised child care and other supportive services for children and their parents.

Child care
Alternatives to parental care including child care centres, nursery schools, private home child care agencies, cooperatives, babysitting, nannies and workplace child care.

Child protective services
Investigation and intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Parent and child programs
Social, recreational and educational get-togethers for parents or caregivers and the children they are caring for. May be structured or informal.