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Find licensed daycare near you. Search 52,500+ government-verified daycares across Canada and the US. Licence status, inspection records, and real reviews — all in one place. Every listing shows government licence status, licence number, capacity, and links to official provincial registries.

Cities Covered

5,144

Licensed Centres

52,263

Canada

11,412

United States

40,851

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Find government-licensed daycares with verified licence numbers, inspection records, and real parent reviews.

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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.

Licensed daycare hubs across Canada and the United States

Browse metros with high concentrations of government-licensed centres, verified against provincial and state registries.

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 "licensed daycare near me"

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. It meets regulated standards for staff-to-child ratios, educator qualifications, health and safety, and program quality. Licences must be renewed periodically.

How can I verify a daycare's licence?

You can verify any daycare's licence on DaycareLocator by checking the Licensed badge on its profile, which shows the licence number and licensing body. You can also use our free licence verification tool or check directly with your provincial or state registry.

Is unlicensed daycare illegal?

Regulations vary by province and state. In most jurisdictions, caring for a small number of children (often 5 or fewer unrelated children) does not require a licence. However, unlicensed providers operate without government oversight for ratios, safety, or qualifications.

What should I look for on a daycare licence?

Check that the licence status is Active, the licensed capacity matches what you observe, the age groups listed match your child's age, and the expiry date has not passed. The licensee name tells you who is legally responsible for the facility.

Do all provinces have public daycare registries?

Yes. Every Canadian province and US state maintains a public registry of licensed child care facilities. DaycareLocator aggregates data from these registries so you can search across jurisdictions in one place.

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