Daycare Licence Lookup Tool
Search 52,266+ daycares across Canada and the US. Verify government licence status, check registration numbers, and view inspection records before choosing a provider.
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Licensing bodies by province and state
Ontario Ministry of EducationON
Licensed daycares in Ontario are regulated under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. The Ministry of Education licenses and inspects all child care centres and home child care agencies.
Official licensing lookupBC Ministry of Children and Family DevelopmentBC
In British Columbia, child care facilities are licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. Licensing officers conduct annual inspections of all facilities.
Official licensing lookupAlberta Children's ServicesAB
Alberta licenses child care programs under the Early Learning and Child Care Act. Licensed programs must meet standards for staff qualifications, ratios, and facility safety.
Official licensing lookupNew Brunswick Dept. of Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentNB
New Brunswick regulates child care under the Early Childhood Services Act. All licensed facilities undergo regular compliance reviews.
Official licensing lookupNova Scotia Dept. of Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentNS
Nova Scotia licenses child care centres under the Day Care Act and Regulations. Inspections ensure compliance with health, safety, and programming standards.
Official licensing lookupCalifornia Dept. of Social ServicesCA
California's Community Care Licensing Division licenses and monitors child care facilities. Licence records including inspection history are publicly available.
Official licensing lookupTexas Health and Human ServicesTX
Texas Child Care Regulation licenses and inspects child care operations. Search their public database to verify any facility's compliance history.
Official licensing lookupFlorida Dept. of Children and FamiliesFL
Florida licenses child care facilities through the Department of Children and Families. Inspection reports are available online for public review.
Official licensing lookupNew York Office of Children and Family ServicesNY
New York State licenses and registers child care programs through OCFS. Parents can search for licensed providers and view inspection results online.
Official licensing lookupPennsylvania Dept. of Human ServicesPA
Pennsylvania certifies child care facilities under DHS regulations. Certification status and inspection history are available through the state's provider search.
Official licensing lookupWashington Dept. of Children, Youth, and FamiliesWA
Washington licenses child care through DCYF. The state's public database includes licensing status, inspection findings, and enforcement actions.
Official licensing lookupFrequently asked questions
What does it mean for a daycare to be licensed?
A licensed daycare has been inspected and approved by a provincial or state government body. Licensed facilities must meet standards for staff-to-child ratios, health and safety, staff qualifications, and programming. Unlicensed facilities operate outside of government oversight.
How do I verify a daycare's licence?
Use the search tool above to look up any daycare by name, address, or licence number. You can also check directly with your province or state's licensing body — we link to each one below.
What should I look for in a daycare's licensing record?
Check that the licence is current and active, look at inspection dates and results, review any non-compliance findings, and confirm the licensed capacity matches what the daycare is advertising.
Are all daycares on DaycareLocator licensed?
Our database includes daycares sourced from government licensing registries. Daycares with verified licence numbers display a licence badge on their profile. Always confirm current licensing status directly with the regulatory body.