Why licensed daycares matter
Licensed centres follow Ontario’s Child Care & Early Years Act, giving parents peace of mind on ratios, nutrition and educator credentials.
Best daycares in Whitby
- Little Orchard Day Care – 3 Cassels Rd W (4.9/5 ⭐). yably.ca
- Lifelong Learning Centre – 1830 Rossland Rd E (4.4/5 ⭐). yably.ca
- Read‑A‑Long Nursery School & Day Care – 102 Thickson Rd N (4.3/5 ⭐). yably.ca
Best daycares in Oshawa
- Jannat Child Care – 764 Ashley Ct (5.0/5 ⭐). yably.ca
- Tykes of Columbus – 3250 Simcoe St N (4.9/5 ⭐). yably.ca
- Christ Church Community Nursery School – 81 Hillcroft St (4.8/5 ⭐). yably.ca
Best daycares in Ajax
- Kindertots Child Care Centre – 204 Harwood Ave S (4.9/5 ⭐). threebestrated.ca
- The Apple Tree Preschool – 365 Kingston Rd E (4.9/5 ⭐). threebestrated.ca
- Helping Hands Daycare – 60 Ashbury Blvd (4.8/5 ⭐). threebestrated.ca
Best daycares in Pickering
- Bridges Kinder Connection – 1066 Dunbarton Rd (4.9/5 ⭐). threebestrated.ca
- Helping Hands Daycare – 734 Kingston Rd (4.8/5 ⭐). threebestrated.ca
- Valley Farm Day Care & Nursery – 1995 Valley Farm Rd (4.7/5 ⭐). threebestrated.ca
Fast‑fill checklist
- Tour in person during active play.
- Confirm RECE qualifications and first‑aid.
- Ask about wait‑list fees and Durham subsidy.
- Request a sample menu and daily schedule.
- Lock your spot—then track on Daycare Locator (link: /en).
Need more options? Browse every licensed centre on our interactive map.