Child Care and Early Learning

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The Region of Waterloo supports children and families, so they can grow and reach their full potential. We offer support to help find and pay for quality child care. We also provide information on how to open or operate a child care business or become an Early Childhood Educator.

Apply for Licensed Child Care (OneList)

Help Paying for Child Care

Home Child Care

Open or Operate a Licensed Child Care Business

Become an Early Childcare Educator (ECE)

Find child care

There are many high-quality, licensed child care and early years programs for children 0-12 years in Waterloo Region. Find information about types of child care, the application process for licensed child care and before and after school care, and download the parent guide to learn more.

Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC)

CWELLC is a national initiative designed to increase access to affordable, inclusive and high-quality licensed child care options for families. Find information about local child care options participating in CWELLC, and local priority areas for expanding CWELCC child care spaces.

Contact Us

Region of Waterloo HQ
150 Frederick St.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3
Telephone: 519-575-4400
Fax: 519-575-4481

For general inquiries:
Regionalinquiries@regionofwaterloo.ca

Other Main Region Locations

Cambridge Main Office
150 Main St.
Cambridge, ON N1R 6P9

Waterloo Main Office
99 Regina St. S.
Waterloo, ON N2J 4V3

City of Cambridge

City of Kitchener

City of Waterloo

Township of North Dumfries

Township of Wellesley

Township of Wilmot

Township of Woolwich