Child Care Centres

Programs that are licensed to provide supervised care within designated facilities for children during some portion of a 24-hour day. Staff for approved day care centres must meet defined educational requirements; the program must ensure specified adult/child ratios; and the facility must meet building, fire and zoning codes. Services may include recreational and developmental activities and snacks and/or meals, as appropriate.

 

Services

YWCA's Mountain View Child Care Centre. Licensed child care centre that offers Ministry of Education-licensed child care for toddlers (18-30 months) and preschoolers (2.5 years to school entry).

Stoney Creek location of Kids and Company Child Care.

Waterdown location of Kids and Company Child Care.

Licensed child care centre in Waterdown. Offers before and after school care for children ages 4 to 12.

Licensed child care centre located in Hamilton.

Licensed child care centre in Hamilton.

A licensed child care program in Westdale for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Full time and part time care is available. Daily snack is included. Follows a co-op model which means that parents are responsible for all operations apart from the Early Educator Staff.

A licensed child care program in Westdale for children ages 18 months to 5 years.

A preschool offering a variety of programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten age children, including sound and letter recognition, reading and writing skills, and science and math concepts.

A preschool offering a variety of programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten age children. Parents and teachers work together to operate the school. Many duties are performed by the parents, supplies are donated by the parents, and fundraising is required by all families.

A licensed child care centre for families who want to take an active part in the early years of their child’s education. Offers 2 day or 3 day programs in a small-class setting. Activities include arts and crafts, scientific investigation, and educational field trips.

A licensed child care centre for families who want to take an active part in the early years of their child’s education.

A licensed child care centre for toddlers and pre-school age children. The parents operate the school in partnership with certified Early Childhood Educators and Program Assistants, and are given the option of taking a non-participating or participating role in the classroom.

A licensed child care centre for toddlers and pre-school age children.

An integrated and non-profit school for children ages 2.5 to 4 years. Parents and caregivers act as volunteers in the classroom. Flexible scheduling allows for 2, 3, or 5 day programs.

An integrated and non-profit school for children. Parents and caregivers act as volunteers in the classroom.

This is a licensed child care program where children learn through play, and parents take an active role in their child's education. Offers programs for 2 year olds to 5 year olds which include arts and crafts and gym time, as well as a snack. 

A licensed child care centre for children ages 2 to 5. As a co-op, the school is administered by a parent executive and run by parent committees.

A Montessori-based preschool educational and child care program. Children will have the opportunity to participate in organized group activities as well as independent exploration time. Half day or full day available with varying drop off and pick up times.

A Montessori-based preschool educational and child care program.

A licensed child care centre that offers care programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years. All programs are play-based learning with a balance between structured and free choice activities.

A licensed child care centre that offers care programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years, where families share in the privileges and responsibilities of the school’s operations.

A co-operative preschool in Dundas that offers care for children ages 2 to 5 years. Parents/guardians are responsible for decisions about aspects of the school, and participate in various duties.

A co-operative preschool in Dundas that offers care for children ages 2 to 5 years. Parents/guardians are responsible for decisions about aspects of the school, and participate in various duties.

A non-profit, parent run, co-operative nursery school for children 2 through 5 years old. Children may enroll for 1 to 4 sessions per week and may join the program at any time during the school year, space permitting. Resource services available for children with special needs. 

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