North Hastings Children's Services

What North Hastings Children's Services does

North Hastings Children's Services (NHCS) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, providing an integrated cradle-to-career suite of children and family services across the 7 townships and municipalities of the North Hastings region. Its core offerings include licensed child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at the Children's Centre facility (20 Hastings Heritage Way), before and after school programs, a summer camp (Experience Summer Camp), and free EarlyON drop-in programs for children birth to age six. Distinct programs include the Algonquin Inodewiziwin EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Maynooth — operated through a formal service agreement with Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin First Nation — and youth-focused services such as the Youth Advisory Board (est. October 2014), the YOURSPACE Youth Centre at Millennium Park, and the Intersections justice-prevention program for youth ages 8-17. Family support is delivered through Triple P Positive Parenting, school readiness, literacy, food programs, and special needs support, supplemented by a Resource Consultant partnership with Family Space and Quinte Children's Treatment Centre.

The organization operates with approximately 12 core employees and a larger seasonal/total staff body (50+ reported in one source), with no proprietary technology platform — relying on Squarespace for web presence, Storypark for child portfolio documentation, and standard social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Google Calendar) for community engagement. Distribution is hybrid: centre-based delivery at Bancroft and Maynooth facilities, plus extensive school-based and community outreach across all North Hastings schools and locations including Hermon, Coe Hill, and Apsley. Its technology stack is administrative and undifferentiated relative to the broader Canadian licensed child care sector.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream non-profit model: subsidized parent fees under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system effective January 1, 2025; grant funding from United Way Hastings Prince Edward, Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, and The County of Hastings (which administers subsidized child care); community donations; and minor program-specific sponsorships. Daily child care fees range from $11.00 to $37.74 depending on age tier and program. The customer base is direct-to-consumer families within a defined rural catchment, with institutional revenue concentrated among a small set of government and United Way funders.

Name

North Hastings Children's Services

Legal name

North Hastings Children's Services

Website

https://nhcs.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Hastings Children's Services is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bancroft, Ontario, delivering licensed child care, EarlyON programs, youth services, and family support across 7 townships in the rural North Hastings region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Care and Family Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410), Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drop-In / Flexible Before/After Care Services (Early Years) (EDACAHAF), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Drop-In / Flexible Infant & Toddler Care (EDACAGAG), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Licensed child care
• Early childhood education
• Before and after school care
• Youth development programs
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bancroft

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Child Care Fees: Revenue from parent fees for licensed child care services, partially subsidized through the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care System. Base fees as part of the CWELCC system effective January 1, 2025.
2. Grant Funding: Funding from United Way Hastings Prince Edward for food programs, youth programs, and community initiatives. Safer and Vital Communities Grants for Intersections program. Government of Canada and Province of Ontario funding for Algonquin Inodewiziwin program.
3. Subsidized Child Care: Subsidized child care administered through The County of Hastings to provide financial assistance to eligible families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Hastings Children's Services delivers licensed child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at its Bancroft Children's Centre, before/after school programs, and an Experience Summer Camp. It also runs free EarlyON drop-in programming (including the Indigenous-focused Algonquin Inòdewiziwin program), youth development services (Youth Advisory Board, YOURSPACE youth centre, Intersections justice-prevention program), and family support services such as Triple P Parenting, food programs, school readiness, literacy support, and special needs support, all delivered across the seven townships of North Hastings, Ontario.

Product overview

North Hastings Children's Services operates as a community-based organization offering a comprehensive suite of integrated child and family services. The core offerings include licensed child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at the Children's Centre facility, plus before/after school programs and summer camp. EarlyON Programs provide free drop-in services for children 0-6 years, with the Algonquin Inòdewiziwin program specifically serving Indigenous families. Youth services encompass the Youth Advisory Board, Intersections early intervention program, and the YOURSPACE youth centre. Family support includes Triple P Positive Parenting, complex issues support, food programs, school readiness, literacy, and special needs support. These programs work collaboratively through formal service agreements with community partners including Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin First Nation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licensed Child Care Licensed child care services for infants (under 18 months), toddlers (18-30 months), and preschoolers (30 months to 6 years), operating Monday through Friday 7:30am-5:30pm at the Children's Centre in Bancroft. Fees are set under the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CWELCC), with subsidized child care available through Hastings County for eligible families.
• Before and After School Programs School-age child care for kindergarten (44-73 months) and school-age children (73 months to 13 years) including before school, after school, before and after school, and full day care during school breaks and PA days. Includes the School Age SAAP Program running September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
• Experience Summer Camp Summer camp program for children ages 5-12 offering arts, crafts, games, sports, and theme-days, running in one-week sessions throughout July and August. Funded in part by Canada Summer Jobs, Jumpstart Charities, and local donors.
• EarlyON Programs Free drop-in programs for caregivers and children from birth to 6 years including playgroups, parent education, pregnancy and prenatal support, Daddy N' Me events, and special guest presentations, held at multiple North Hastings locations.
• Algonquin Inòdewiziwin EarlyON Child and Family Centre Indigenous-focused EarlyON program offered in partnership with Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin First Nation and Anishinaabe Baptiste Community Organization, providing Algonquin language (Anishinaabemowin), history, and culture education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous families. Funded by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario through Journey Together funding.
• Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Youth leadership program for ages 13-24 focused on mental health and addictions awareness, providing paid consultation and volunteering opportunities with NHCS and community partners.
• Intersections Program Voluntary early intervention program for youth ages 8-17 at-risk of justice involvement, working with families to navigate and coordinate appropriate services. Referrals come through Ontario Provincial Police and Highland Shores Children's Aid Society, with co-hosting by Community Organized Support Program (COSP).
• Triple P Positive Parenting Program Intake centre for the Triple P Positive Parenting Program, offering seminars, group courses, and individual sessions to build positive behaviors in children and confidence in parents.
• Family Support Programs Programs offering child development activities, parent/caregiver education, information and referrals, peer support, and complex issues family support for children and youth with mental health, developmental, or substance use challenges.
• Food Programs Various food programs including Healthy Busy Bodies, Kitchen Connections, and Collective Kitchens, plus Emergency Food Bank access for families in need. Funded by United Way Hastings Prince Edward.
• School Readiness Program Free EarlyON program for preschoolers to help transition to school, focusing on early literacy, numeracy skills, sharing, and adjusting to structured school activities.
• Literacy Programs Resources for families requiring literacy and speech and language support, including referrals to specialists and individualized support.
• Special Needs Support Child care environment with supports for children with special needs, working with Resource Consultant from Family Space and Quinte Children's Treatment Centre.
• YOURSPACE Youth Centre Youth drop-in centre located at 168 Hastings Street North, Bancroft ON for youth ages 12-25 offering safe space, equipment, resources, and supportive staff. Opened by the Youth Advisory Board with funding from United Way Hastings Prince Edward.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin First NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal service agreement to serve the Algonquin community through Algonquin Inodewiziwin EarlyON Child and Family Centre. The Anishinaabe Baptiste Community Organization and Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin First Nation partnered with NHCS to administer the Ministry of Education EarlyON program through Journey Together funding with Hastings County. Funded by Government of Canada and Province of Ontario.
• Anishinaabe Baptiste Community OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with NHCS to administer the Algonquin Inodewiziwin EarlyON program through Journey Together funding.
• Family Space and Quinte Children's Treatment CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource Consultant from Family Space and Quinte Children's Treatment Centre works with NHCS teaching staff and families to address special needs that children may have.
• North Hastings Community Integration AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for children not in licensed child care program, working together to support children with special needs.
• Counselling Services of Belleville & DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for children not in licensed child care program, working together to support children with special needs.
• Point in TimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for children not in licensed child care program, working together to support children with special needs.
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolice referral pathway for Intersections program. OPP officers make initial referrals to Intersections for young individuals at-risk of justice involvement. Also partner for Operation Youth positive ticketing program.
• Highland Shores Children's Aid SocietycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral pathway for Intersections program and complex family support referrals.
• Community Organized Support Program (COSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOSP hosts Intersections program for Centre Hastings, Belleville, Quinte West and Prince Edward County, funded through Safer and Vital Communities Grant, Quinte West Police Services Board, Central Hastings CPAC, United Way, and City of Belleville.
• R & L Bus LinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Bus Night event in August with EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Andrew Fleck Children's Services: Ottawa-based non-profit providing licensed child care, EarlyON programs, and family support across the Ottawa region. Comparable to NHCS as a community-based, multi-service non-profit delivering integrated child care and family/youth services in Ontario.
• Compass Early Learning Centre: Non-profit licensed child care and early learning provider in Ontario. Comparable as a community-based child care operator with comparable age ranges and licensed center-based model.
• Family Space (Quinte): Non-profit children's services organization in the Quinte region, also partnered with NHCS for special-needs resource consulting. Directly comparable as a regional Ontario non-profit offering integrated child care, EarlyON, and family support programming.
• Boys & Girls Club of North Hastings / Belleville: Youth-focused non-profit delivering after-school programs, summer camp, and youth development in the Hastings region. Comparable to NHCS's YOURSPACE Youth Centre, YAB, and Experience Summer Camp offerings in the same catchment.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Eastern Ontario: Large incumbent offering licensed child care, before/after school programs, summer camp, and youth programming across Eastern Ontario. Overlaps with NHCS in child care and youth services but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• YWCA Hamilton / YWCA Central Ontario: Large Ontario non-profit offering licensed child care, EarlyON, women's and family support programming. Overlaps with NHCS's licensed child care, family support, and youth programming but at significantly larger scale across broader geographies.

Regional players

• Conseil scolaire catholique / Ontario Public School Boards (HPEDSB): Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board — NHCS operates programming inside all HPEDSB schools (Lunch Clubs, school readiness, youth programs). Operates a different mandate (K–12 schooling) but is a key service-delivery host and partner in the same region.

Emerging players

• Wee Watch: Ontario licensed home-based child care agency serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Comparable as a regulated Ontario child-care provider serving the same age cohorts, though delivered in licensed home settings rather than centre-based.

Others

• Kids Help Phone: National Canadian e-mental-health service for youth. Adjacent to NHCS's youth mental-health and Intersections programming but operates as a national crisis/support line rather than a community-based service provider.
• Jumpstart Charities (Canadian Tire): National funder of youth sport and recreation programming; one of NHCS's existing funders supporting Experience Summer Camp. Adjacent funder rather than service competitor but connected via the youth programming ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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