Daycare
You, the parent, choose the type of care you want for your child. You have the option to secure a space in a licensed child care centre or with a home child care provider through a licensed home child care agency.
It’s helpful to visit several child care centres and home child care agencies in your area to help you choose which program is best for your child.
How to register
Make a list of programs that meet the age(s) of your child(ren) and the hours of care you need.
Contact the Centralized Waiting List for further information and to add your name to the centres waiting list at 613-248-3605. A registration form is also available.
Daycare locations
To help in your selection search a list of day cares in Ottawa. For a complete list, leave all fields blank and hit the search button.
Daycare options
Not sure what the best option is for you? Find out about
- Child care options
- How to choose the right child care for you
- Municipal Home Child Care
- Municipal Child Care centres
- Ontario Works Child Care
- Programs for children with special needs
Child care fee assistance
Looking for information on child care subsidies and how you can apply? Find out if you qualify and how to apply. Use our subsidy calculator to to find out approximately how much you would have to pay towards your child care costs.
Starting your own daycare
Do you run your own daycare? Are you looking to open a home-based child care? Find all the information you need including relevant forms, links and a service provider’s manual.
Early education
Give your child the best possible start to life by exploring early education options available.