For Families

What Type of Care is Right for My Child?

Parents can choose from licensed centre-based care, licensed home-based care, informal child care (unlicensed) or an accredited recreation program.

Finding Quality Child Care

The early years are important and have a long-lasting impact on a child's future. We've compiled information and resources to help you choose quality child care.

Ministry of Education Information

The Ministry of Education offers the following information about licensed child care and how to select a child care provider:

• What child care options do you have?
• What licensed child care options are near you? 
• What questions should you ask a child care provider?
• How can you prepare your child for care? 
• How can you report a concern about a child care provider in Ontario?
• New child care rules in Ontario - what parents and providers need to know

The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement

The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement envisions a child care system for Ontario that provides high quality, affordable, flexible, and inclusive early learning and child care for families throughout Ontario. This plan includes the implementation of an average of $10 daily fees for licensed child care for children ages 0 to 5 years, and the creation of new child care spaces by 2026.

As of November 1, 2022, licensed child care agencies in our community listed below have enrolled in the CWELCC system. Participating providers are also required to update their parent handbooks with information of CWELCC participation and reduced rates.

For more information about the CWELCC system please see the Overview of Canada-Ontario early years and child care agreement.