Find and pay for child care
Get help finding, choosing and paying for child care.
Know your options
If you have an infant, toddler or preschooler, choose between:
If your child is in – or ready for – school:
- find before and after school care
- learn about kindergarten and other programs
- get a list of key dates in the school year
Search for child care
After you’ve found child care options for your family:
- search a list to see a caregiver’s safety record
- select your top choices
- contact each caregiver to ask questions about their services
- get your child ready for child care
Get a list of questions in many languages
Before you choose a child care provider, ask questions about costs, health, safety, nutrition and more.
Learn about the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system
Get information about Ontario’s action plan under the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system, how we’re lowering child care fees, increasing access, and supporting enhanced access and inclusion
How to start and operate a child care program
Learn about the rules and requirements to operate a child care program in Ontario.
Learn how to get a child care licence in Ontario, including how to apply, information on fees and required approvals.
Get help paying
If your child is in a licensed child care program:
- find out if you qualify for an Ontario child care subsidy
- contact your local government to apply for a subsidy
Learn about other payments and services:
Make a complaint
Find out how to report a concern about a child care provider in Ontario.
Telephone:
Email: childcare_ontario@ontario.ca
Updated: October 24, 2024
Published: August 24, 2015