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Search Child Care Centre for your Child

Parents can search for licensed child care providers in their area. It offers a directory of services, helping parents find suitable options for early childhood education and care.

Open a Licensed Child Care Centre

In Ontario, a license is required for child care programs serving more than five children under 13. The licensing process takes about four to six months and involves submitting an application through the Child Care Licensing System, gathering supporting documents, and obtaining necessary...

Search and Connect to your Area Service System Manager

Service system managers in Ontario are key in overseeing early years and licensed child care services. They provide information on local programs, financial assistance, and support for children with special needs.

CWELCC Cost-Based Child Care Funding Estimator

Parents use this link to apply Child Care Subsidy to respective City, Town or County.
Childcare Centre Operators use to enroll your centre into CWELCC

The CWELCC Cost-Based Child Care Funding Estimator tool is designed to provide general estimates of funding for CWELCC...

Learn about Ontario Childcare Access and Relief (Care) Tax Credit

The Ontario Child Care Tax Credit helps families with child care costs, allowing eligible families to claim up to 75% of their expenses, including services from child care centers and camps. Eligible expenses include caregiver services and child care centers, while ineligible expenses include medical costs and tuition.

Home Child Care Association of Ontario (HCCAO)

The Home Child Care Association of Ontario (HCCAO) represents over 70 licensed home child care agencies across Ontario. The HCCAO advocates for quality care through adherence to the Child Care and Early Years Act, emphasizing licensing and legislated standards for home-based child care. Their goals include...

The Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario (ADCO)

The Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario (ADCO) serves independent licensed child care programs, both commercial and non-profit. It promotes high-quality educational care, enabling families to choose suitable options. ADCO supports members with information, training, and collaboration while advocating for industry...

Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO)

The Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO) has played a pivotal role in advancing Early Childhood Education (ECE) since its inception in 1950. Key milestones include establishing certification processes, advocating for professional recognition, and developing training programs.

Ontario Association of Independent Childcare Centres

The Ontario Association of Independent Childcare Centers (OAICC) is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization formed to advocate for independent childcare centers in Ontario. Established in April 2020 during the pandemic, the OAICC aims to ensure the effective implementation of Ontario's $10/day childcare program...

College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

The College of Early Childhood Educators (College) regulates Ontario's Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) to protect the public interest. Established in 2009, it has over 57,000 members and sets registration, ethical standards, and continuous learning requirements.Its strategic plan emphasizes proactive public...

Association francophone à l’éducation des services à l’enfance de l’Ontario (AFESEO)

À l’AFÉSEO, nous sommes l’organisme provincial francophone qui est le porte-parole et qui agit pour la petite enfance en Ontario. Par le biais de nos réseaux et de nos centres de leadership, nous construisons, développons et évaluons la capacité du secteur de la petite enfance francophone...

Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care

The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC) is a key advocacy group promoting a universal, affordable, high-quality, public, and non-profit early childhood education and care system. Established in 1981, it represents child care centers, ECEs, parents, and other stakeholders throughout Ontario, united in their commitment...

Canadian Association of Young Children (CAYC)

The Canadian Association for Young Children (CAYC) is a national charity founded in 1974, advocating for the well-being and education of children from birth to nine years. It serves as a platform for dialogue among early childhood educators, researchers, and policymakers. CAYC promotes critical discourse through...

Licensed Child Care Network

The Licensed Child Care Network (LCCN) is a collaborative group of early learning and licensed child care organizations focused on promoting high-quality child care in the community. Their mission includes raising public awareness, providing resources for parents, and advocating for the Early Childhood Education profession.

Connect to Strive

Strive is a collaborative group of child care and early years professionals focused on enhancing effective practices through reflection and sustainable evolution. Established in 2014, it operates as a community-driven non-profit organization supported by Childreach. Strive aims to empower the early years...

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