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Canada's free childcare directory

Find childcare in your city.

Browse licensed daycares, home-based providers, and preschools across Canada. Message providers directly. Free for families and providers.

  • 217+
    Listings across Canada
  • 10
    Provinces & territories
  • Free
    For families and providers
  • 86
    Cities and towns covered

How it works

Three steps. Direct contact.

  1. Step 1

    Search by city or province

    Filter by age, hours, programs, and subsidies. Public listings are open to everyone.

  2. Step 2

    Inquire directly

    Send a message straight to the provider. We don't sell your details. The only emails we send are operational — confirmations, waitlist updates, and product updates you've opted into.

  3. Step 3

    Visit and decide

    Book tours, ask questions, and join waitlists. The provider takes it from there.

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For providers

List your daycare for free. Reach families in your neighbourhood.

Whether you run a center or a home-based daycare, FindChildcare.ca lets you show your spots, manage your waitlist, and answer parent inquiries from a clean dashboard. Free to list.

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  • Free, permanent listing
    No subscription, no commission, no listing fee.
  • Inquiries straight to your inbox
    Parents email you. We never gate the conversation.
  • Waitlist + openings management
    Show what's open in real time. Skip the back-and-forth.
  • See what's working
    Per-listing views, inquiries, and response time.

Common questions

Quick answers

  • Is FindChildcare.ca really free?

    Yes, FindChildcare.ca is completely free to use for both parents and childcare providers. Our goal is to connect childcare providers with families looking for care in their area.

  • Are listings reviewed?

    Providers verify their email when they create a listing, and they self-report their licensing status, hours, and capacity. We don't independently audit any of that. Your own visit, conversation with the provider, and a check of your province's childcare registry are the right verification before placing your child. We list — you decide.

  • What happens after I inquire?

    Your message goes directly to the provider's email. Reply times vary by provider.

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