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Search thousands of licensed daycares by location. Compare ratings, fees, subsidies, and availability. Government-verified centres across Canada and the United States. It's free to use, and every profile is verified nightly against provincial and state licensing data.

Cities Covered

5,144

Licensed Centres

52,263

Canada

11,412

United States

40,851

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Why verifying licensing matters

Only licensed daycares meet government standards for staff ratios, safety inspections, and program quality. Every result on DaycareLocator shows licence status — look for the Licensed badge. You can also verify any daycare's licence using our free lookup tool.

Browse trusted daycares in every major metro

Jump straight into curated hubs for the most searched Canadian and U.S. cities.

Top Canadian cities

Up-to-date licensing data from every province, including subsidy eligibility and waitlist insights.

Toronto

ON, Canada

977 centres

Neighborhoods: M1B Area, M1C Area, M1E Area

Calgary

AB, Canada

812 centres

Neighborhoods: T1Y Area, T2A Area, T2B Area

Edmonton

AB, Canada

745 centres

Neighborhoods: NOT Area, T5A Area, T5B Area

Mississauga

ON, Canada

300 centres

Neighborhoods: L4T Area, L4W Area, L4X Area

Ottawa

ON, Canada

269 centres

Neighborhoods: K1A Area, K1B Area, K1E Area

Brampton

ON, Canada

218 centres

Neighborhoods: L5S Area, L6P Area, L6R Area

London

ON, Canada

174 centres

Neighborhoods: N5V Area, N5W Area, N5X Area

Hamilton

ON, Canada

141 centres

Neighborhoods: 133 Area, 765 Area, L8H Area

Top U.S. cities

Large metro hubs plus fast-growing suburbs with detailed provider profiles.

Bronx

NY, USA

3,459 centres

Neighborhoods: 104 Area

Brooklyn

NY, USA

2,078 centres

Neighborhoods: 112 Area

Houston

TX, USA

1,571 centres

Neighborhoods: 770 Area

1,118 centres

Neighborhoods: 191 Area

New York

NY, USA

920 centres

Neighborhoods: 100 Area, 101 Area, 102 Area

Miami

FL, USA

751 centres

Neighborhoods: 331 Area

696 centres

Austin

TX, USA

579 centres

Neighborhoods: 787 Area

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Verified licensing

Every listing is cross-referenced with provincial or state licensing databases and updated whenever regulations change.

Parent insights

See program highlights, staff ratios, languages, and curriculum details before booking a tour.

Neighborhood coverage

Explore hotspots like downtown cores, commuter suburbs, and fast-growing neighborhoods with one click.

Questions parents ask about "daycare near me"

How does DaycareLocator find daycares near me?

We match your address or postal/ZIP code with thousands of licensed providers, preschools, and home programs. Each listing includes verified licensing data, inspection history, and direct contact details so you can reach centres that fit your needs.

Can I search in both Canada and the United States?

Yes. Our platform spans every Canadian province and an expanding list of U.S. states. Use filters to focus on your country, state/province, or metro area, then compare nearby locations without leaving the page.

What filters help me narrow down results?

Filter by distance, age group, languages, program type (Montessori, Reggio, home-based), extended hours, subsidy participation, and more. You can also jump straight into neighborhood hubs for faster browsing.

Are the providers licensed and verified?

Every provider featured is licensed and government-verified, ensuring each listing meets provincial or state regulations for staff ratios, inspections, and safety requirements.

How much does daycare cost near me?

Fees vary by city, child age, and program length. Every profile shows the most recent tuition notes we have, highlights whether CWELCC or state subsidies apply, and links to subsidy guides so you can estimate your monthly cost before booking a tour.

What's the difference between daycare and preschool?

Daycare centers typically offer full-day care from infancy through school-age, while preschools focus on part-day early learning for ages 2.5 to 5. Our directory labels each program type so you can compare full-day care, preschool programs, home childcare, and before/after-school options in one search.

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