Resources for parents in Ontario

Finding child care

Province-wide

Finding child care in Ontario
Ministry of Education, Government of Ontario

Ontario licensed child care search page
Ministry of Education, Government of Ontario

Find a school with full-day kindergarten
Ministry of Education, Government of Ontario

Toronto

Child care finder
City of Toronto, Children's Services

More resources from the City of Toronto, including Toronto Operating Criteria, and Parent's Guide to licensed child care in Toronto

Ottawa

Location of child care services
City of Ottawa, Children's Services

Centralized waiting list
City of Ottawa, Children's Services

Accessing fee subsidy

Paying for child care
Ministry of Education, Government of Ontario
Note: Child care subsidy in Ontario is administered by 47 municipal authorities, called Consolidated Muncipal Service Managers (CMSMs) or District Social Service Administration Boards (DSSABs). List of contacts for local municipalities.

Questions and concerns

What to do if you have concerns
Ministry of Education, Government of Ontario

Regional Office contact information
Ministry of Education, Government of Ontario

Getting involved

Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care

Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care

Toronto Mothers for Child Care