Childcare

FINDING CHILDCARE

Get help finding, choosing and paying for childcare.

TYPES OF CHILDCARE

Learn about the types of child care in Ontario.

CHILDCARE RULES

The Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) came into effect on August 31, 2015. This legislation replaced the outdated Day Nurseries Act (DNA) and established new rules governing child care in Ontario. This link contains key questions about how these changes will affect licensed and unlicensed.

CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

Look for home-based and centre-based childcare providers.

HOW TO START A DAYCARE

The child care industry primarily consists of businesses that provide daycare services for infants and children. Daycares can be a home-based operation, or it can be a commercial centre that serves a particular area or community. Daycares can offer several different types of services, and the choice of size, location and specific services. Find out more about what you need to start your own daycare business.