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Looking for daycare near me? Search 3,500+ licensed childcare centers in Toronto, the GTA, and across Canada. Filter by CWELCC $10/day programs, infant care, toddler programs, and preschools. Track waitlists and get alerts when spots open.
How to Find Daycare Near Me in Canada
Finding quality daycare near me is one of the biggest challenges Canadian parents face. With waitlists stretching 6 months to 2+ years in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa, starting your search early is critical. DaycareRadar.ca makes it easy to search 3,500+ provincially licensed childcare centers across Canada — all in one place.
Whether you need infant daycare near me, a toddler program, preschool, or before and after school care, our search lets you filter by age group, CWELCC $10/day participation, location, and availability. You can also set up instant alerts to get notified the moment a spot opens at any daycare on your list.
The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program has made quality daycare more affordable than ever, with fees as low as $10/day at participating centers. Use our CWELCC filter to find subsidized daycare near me and save up to $900/month on childcare costs.
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The easiest way to find licensed childcare centers near your home or work. Search, compare, and apply to daycares in minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daycare Near Me
How do I find daycare near me?
Use DaycareRadar.ca to search for licensed daycare centers near your location. Enter your city, postal code, or address to find childcare options within walking distance or along your commute. Filter by age group, CWELCC participation ($10/day program), hours of operation, and more. You can also set up instant alerts to be notified when spots open at daycares near you.
What is the cheapest daycare near me?
The most affordable daycares near you are typically those participating in the CWELCC (Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care) program, which can reduce fees to as low as $10/day. This federal program has rolled out across all provinces and territories. Use DaycareRadar.ca to filter specifically for CWELCC-participating daycares in your area and compare costs.
How do I find infant daycare near me?
To find infant daycare near you, use DaycareRadar.ca and filter by age group (0-18 months). You can see which centers accept infants and have available spaces. Infant spots are the most competitive — waitlists often exceed 18 months in cities like Toronto and Vancouver. We recommend applying to at least 10-15 daycares as early as possible, ideally during pregnancy.
Are there $10 a day daycares near me?
Yes! As of 2026, thousands of licensed daycares across Canada participate in the CWELCC program offering childcare at $10/day or less. The program covers all provinces and territories. Use DaycareRadar.ca to filter for CWELCC-participating daycares near you. Note that not all licensed centers participate, so filtering is important.
How long are daycare waitlists near me?
Daycare waitlists in Canada vary significantly by location, age group, and time of year. In major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa, infant waitlists average 12-24 months. Toddler and preschool waitlists are typically 3-12 months. DaycareRadar.ca helps you apply to multiple daycares at once and track all your waitlist positions in one dashboard, maximizing your chances of securing a spot.
What should I look for when choosing a daycare near me?
When choosing a daycare near you, prioritize: valid provincial licensing and recent inspection results, appropriate staff-to-child ratios for your child's age, clean and safe indoor/outdoor facilities, a structured age-appropriate curriculum, positive reviews from other parents, CWELCC participation for affordability, and convenient location near your home or work. DaycareRadar.ca lets you compare all these factors across multiple daycares side by side.
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