Happy Tots Day Nursery attempts to provide a learning environment for your child that enhances his or her level of development. Through play experiences and the guidance of special...more...See more text
Babies 'N' Blocks in Oshawa, is a licensed day care facility where childcare is our passion. Our programs for children aged 0 to 12 promote development of social, emotional, physic...more...See more text
At Magic Pencils Learning Centre, we believe that each child is special, with individual likes, needs and skills. We are an integrated daycare. Through both structures and unstruct...more...See more text
This environment is a loving nurturing place to bring your children, the staff care about the children in their care and strive to meet the needs of each child by involving the families. I would highly recommend this center. Read more
Acquaint your children with the joys of reading at Read-A-Long Nursery School & Day Care in Whitby. You child can take advantage of our enriched learning program in a daycare envir...more...See more text
Read-A-Long was such a great experience for our family. The home cooking is wonderful and my 4 year old is reading and writing! Staff are GREAT!Read more
It is our goal to provide challenging experiences appropriate to the developmental needs of each child. In addition to providing stimulating experiences for children, we also belie...more...See more text
Little Blessings Nursery School is a community based not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality nursery school education for preschool children, while fostering lif...more...See more text
I can not say enough good things about this school! The most wonderful group of people, that work so hard & do so much for the children and the families. Very blessed to be a part of the LBNS community.Read more
Quality care for your peace of mind. Perry House Child Care Services has been offering quality childcare in the Whitby community since 1976. Our Daycare is conveniently located ver...more...See more text
We are a non-profit organization committed to providing quality child care to the children and families in our community. We are conveniently located in Durham District School Boar...more...See more text
Blaisdale Montessori School, is a private Montessori School founded in 1969 by Mrs. Eleanor Wilson. It has a long and proud tradition as one of the first Montessori Schools in Cana...more...See more text
Make sure your little one gets the care they need with Sunbeamers Childcare Center. Located in Newcastle, we provide high quality childcare services for toddlers and kids. more...See more text
Colewell Nursey School & Kindergarten in Pickering is focused on providing your youngsters with engaging and interactive learning. We have full day and half day programs available ...more...See more text
This childcare facility is a professionally run. Kids are well cared for and the meals provided are healty and nutritious. Very convenient location and is a great daycare provider in our community! I would highly recommend them!Read more
At Curiosity, we want to make your life easier. By offering this transportation service, we enable you to make one stop in your morning. You can bring all siblings to the daycare. ...more...See more text
The Montessori Learning Centre was established in 1984 and was the first Montessori School in the Pickering area, owned and operated by a Montessori Directress. MLCP caters to stu...more...See more text
Blaisdale Montessori School, is a private Montessori School founded in 1969 by Mrs. Eleanor Wilson. It has a long and proud tradition as one of the first Montessori Schools in Cana...more...See more text
Blaisdale Montessori School, is a private Montessori School founded in 1969 by Mrs. Eleanor Wilson. It has a long and proud tradition as one of the first Montessori Schools in Cana...more...See more text
I am a loving mother of one who has chosen to become a stay at home Mom and child caregiver, thus creating Little Discoveries Day Care. I offer a bright, clean, home away from home...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Oshawa ON
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Oshawa ON.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Oshawa ON. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Oshawa ON, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.