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Parent resources
Clear, practical answers to the questions parents ask most about finding and choosing child care in Canada.
A practical, step-by-step guide to choosing the right daycare — from shortlisting licensed options to touring, comparing, and making the final decision.
7 min read →What daycare really costs in Canada, how the $10-a-day (CWELCC) program lowers fees, and how to find subsidized and reduced-fee child care near you.
6 min read →A printable checklist of the most important questions to ask on a daycare tour — covering safety, staff, daily routine, communication, and fees.
5 min read →The real differences between licensed and unlicensed child care — what licensing covers, the trade-offs, and how to vet either option safely.
5 min read →Compare daycare centres and home child care on cost, environment, flexibility, and socialization to find the best fit for your child and family.
5 min read →Understand Quebec's child care system — CPEs, subsidized garderies, non-subsidized garderies, and home child care — and what each means for cost and access.
5 min read →How daycare waitlists work, why they're so long, and practical strategies to improve your odds of getting a spot when you need it.
5 min read →A simple timeline for when to start your daycare search based on your child's age and start date, so you're never caught short by a waitlist.
4 min read →Local guides to finding licensed daycare in Canada's biggest cities.