Note to Users

This manual provides general information about Ontario’s law governing child care centres: the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and Ontario Regulation 137/15 (General) made under the CCEYA.

The manual was written to provide general information for existing licensees and applicants for a child care centre licence and does not consider particular or local facts and circumstances.

This document is not intended as a substitute for the CCEYA and any other applicable legislation and does not constitute legal or professional advice. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this manual and any legislation, the legislation prevails. It is the responsibility of a licensee or licence applicant to ensure that they act in accordance with the CCEYA and the Ministry of Education assumes no liability resulting from the reliance on this manual.

Version History

Version history table: version 1.0 released in January 2024 with minor updates made in April 2024. Version 2.0 released in January 2025.
VersionWhat’s new or differentRevised sections
1.0 (January 2024)
  • updated with new licensing requirements effective since September 2019 and still in force
  • revised to make content more reader-friendly
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1.1 (April 2024)
  • revision: minor updates made to correct an error
  • Part 5.11
2.0 (January 2025)
  • document format changed for easier navigation and better compatibility with screen readers
  • updated to reflect new regulatory amendments
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Changes to the manual

The manual will be revised as necessary to align with changes to the regulations under the CCEYA. 

Current versions of provincial laws are posted on the government’s e-Laws website.