Find and pay for child care

If you have an infant, toddler or preschooler, choose between:

• care in centres
• care in homes

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

Find child care near you

After you’ve found child care options for your family:

1. search a list to see a caregiver’s safety record
2. select your top choices
3. contact each caregiver to ask questions about their services
4. 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.

If your child is in a licensed child care program:

1. find out if you qualify for an Ontario child care subsidy
2. contact your local government to apply for a subsidy

Learn about other payments and services:

• Ontario Child Benefit
• Canada Child Benefit
• Children with special needs