Durham Region Daycare Directory 2025: Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering

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

1. Tour in person during active play.
2. Confirm RECE qualifications and first‑aid.
3. Ask about wait‑list fees and Durham subsidy.
4. Request a sample menu and daily schedule.
5. Lock your spot—then track on Daycare Locator (link: /en).

Need more options? Browse every licensed centre on our interactive map.