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Find Preschools Near You

Search licensed preschool and pre-K programs near your location across Canada and the United States. Compare curriculum, hours, tuition, and readiness tips with DaycareLocator's free directory. Each listing includes curriculum focus, inspection history, and whether before/after-care is available.

Cities Covered

5,144

Licensed Centres

52,263

Canada

11,412

United States

40,851

Search preschools near you

Compare licensed preschool and pre-K classrooms with readiness-focused curriculum, extended hours, and tuition notes.

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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.

Top preschool hubs across Canada and the United States

Browse metro areas with Montessori, Reggio, bilingual, and play-based programs plus wraparound childcare options.

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 "preschool near me"

What ages do preschools typically accept?

Most preschools welcome children from ages 2.5 to 5, though some programs start as early as 2 with gradual schedules. Each profile on DaycareLocator lists the exact intake age and classroom configuration so you can match your child to the right group.

How far in advance should I apply for preschool?

Registration windows usually open 6-12 months before September start dates, and waitlists build quickly in major metros. Add centres to your favorites, request tours, and monitor openings in your dashboard so you can act as soon as directors release new spots.

Can preschools provide full-day coverage?

Many preschools pair their core classroom schedule with wraparound childcare or partner programs. Use the extended-hours filter to surface preschools that include before/after care or operate year-round like a daycare.

Are preschools licensed and inspected?

Yes. Every preschool listed on DaycareLocator is tied to a provincial or state license, which means regular inspections, curriculum requirements, and educator credential checks. Licensing details, renewal dates, and inspection notes are summarized inside each listing.

What curriculum styles can I compare?

Filter by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, bilingual, forest school, or faith-based programs. Each preschool profile highlights its pedagogy, classroom ratios, and readiness goals so you can pick the learning style that fits your family.

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