Childcare

A child being buckled into a car seat by a woman

Childcare centres offer care for children while their parents work or study. 

  • There are different types of childcare available in Ontario:
    • Licensed childcare centre 
    • Licensed home childcare
    • Before-school and after-school care 
    • Unlicensed care

NOTE:

There are long waitlists for childcare spots in Hamilton.

Programs

Ancaster Little Gems Children’s Centre Child Care

Ancaster Little Gems Children’s Centre
 
339 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2C1, Canada

Licensed child care centre for children ages 9 and younger. Full-time, part-time, and after school care is available.

Ancaster Montessori School Preschool and Day Care

Ancaster Montessori School
 
265 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B8, Canada

Offers a bilingual Montessori program from September to June and a summer program from July to August. Care is available full time or half-day. Hot lunches are provided.

Ancaster Small Fry Co-operative Pre-School Child Care

Ancaster Small Fry Co-operative Pre-School
 
20 Gilbert Ave, Ancaster, ON L9G 1R4, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Ancaster, providing child care for children 18 months to 4 years old. Extended care is available to families interested in providing their child with an opportunity to adjust to longer school days on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a catered hot meal provided at lunch time.

Awesome Beginnings Co-operative Nursery School Child Care

Awesome Beginnings Co-operative Nursery School
 
1496 Centre Rd, Carlisle, ON L0R 1H2, Canada

A non-profit, parent run, co-operative nursery school for children 2 through 5 years old. Children may enroll for 1 to 4 sessions per week and may join the program at any time during the school year, space permitting. Resource services available for children with special needs. 

Blossoms Child Care Centre Child Care

Blossoms Child Care Centre
 
2605 Hamilton Regional Rd 56, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada

Offers full and part time preschool and child care for toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children.

Boys and Girls Clubs Before and After School Child Care

Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton-Halton
905-549-2814, info@bgchh.com
 
139 Parkdale Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8H 5W1, Canada
77 Melrose Ave S, Hamilton, ON L8M 2Y7, Canada
1292 Cannon St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 1V6, Canada
10 Lamoreaux St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1V1, Canada
1525 Lucerne Ave, Hamilton, ON L8K 1R3, Canada

Offers licensed child care before and after school for children in Junior Kindergarten to age 12. Full time care may be available on PA Days, school breaks, and during the summer.

Boys and Girls Clubs Full Day Child Care

Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton-Halton
905-549-2814, info@bgchh.com
 
45 Ellis Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 4L8, Canada
77 Melrose Ave S, Hamilton, ON L8M 2Y7, Canada
1292 Cannon St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 1V6, Canada

Provides licensed full-time child care for children ages 0 to 12. Limited part-time care and extended care may be available.

BrightPath Child Care

BrightPath
1-888-808-2252, 905-690-2273, waterdown@brightpathkids.com
 
89 Hamilton St N, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full day child care for children ages 8 weeks to 6 years. This program participates in Hamilton’s Early Years Quality Program.

ChildVentures Child Care

ChildVentures Early Learning Academy
 
1281 Mohawk Rd, Lower Level, Ancaster, ON L9K 1B1, Canada

Licensed child care centre for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in Ancaster. Incorporates teaching methods from Baby Signs, Montessori, and High Scope. 

Cornerstone Preschool Child Care

Cornerstone Preschool
 
2247 Rymal Rd E, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2V8, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full day care for toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and pre-school children (ages 3 to 6 years). Also offers a summer camp program. Snacks and lunches are provided and are catered through WholesomeKids Catering.

Delaware Early Learning Centre Child Care

Delaware Early Learning Centre
 
162 Delaware Ave, Hamilton, ON L8M 1V6, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care for children ages 18 months to 6 years. 

Dundas Daycare Child Care

Dundas Daycare
 
252 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 3K3, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care for toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months) and pre-school children (ages 2.5 to 5 years). Lunch and a morning and afternoon snack are provided.

Dundas Valley Co-operative Preschool Child Care

Dundas Valley Co-operative Preschool
 
86 Cameron Ave, Dundas, ON L9H 1P8, Canada

A co-operative preschool in Dundas that offers care for children ages 2 to 5 years. Parents/guardians are responsible for decisions about aspects of the school, and participate in various duties.

East End Scholars Preschool Child Care

East End Scholars
905-543-9191, hello@laughlearn.ca
 
138 Birch Ave, Hamilton, ON L8L 6H7, Canada

Offers child care for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Hot lunch and morning and afternoon snack are provided

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre Child Care

Fan-Tastic Scholars Child Learning Centre
 
1960 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4N5, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care to children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Farmer’s Dell Co-operative Preschool Child Care

Farmer’s Dell Co-operative Preschool
 
1062 Golf Club Rd, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0, Canada

A licensed child care centre that offers care programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years. All programs are play-based learning with a balance between structured and free choice activities. Children are introduced to social learning, emotional growth, as well as self-reliance and responsibility. Families share in the privileges and responsibilities of the school’s operations.

Financial Support for Child Care

City of Hamilton, Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Neighbourhood Development Division
905-546-4870, childcare@hamilton.ca
 
28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1, Canada

Provides financial assistance for eligible families requiring child care.

Depending on circumstances, applicants may be put on existing waiting list. Wait times will vary according to a family’s priority for service and the available funding.

First Class Children’s Centre Child Care

First Class Children’s Centre
905-521-1941
 
139 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1B9, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care to children ages 6 and younger. Meals and snacks are provided.

Garderie Le Ballon Rouge Child Care

Garderie Le Ballon Rouge
 
135 Bendamere Ave, Hamilton, ON L9C 1N4, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full day French-language care for children ages 18 months to 4 years, as well as before and after school care for children up to grade 6.

Garderie Le Petit Navire Child Care

Garderie Le Petit Navire
 
400 Cumberland Ave, Hamilton, ON L8M 2A2, Canada

A French-language child care centre offering care for children ages 10 months to 4 years, and before and after school care for children in kindergarten through grade 6.

Garside Day Care Child Care

Garside Day Care Inc.
 
47 Garside Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8H 4W1, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full day child care in Hamilton for 16 months to 5 years. Morning and afternoon snack and hot lunch are provided.

Graystone Children’s Early Learning Academy Child Care

Graystone Children’s Early Learning Academy
 
1910 Rymal Rd E, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0, Canada

Licensed child care centre that provides child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; ages 10 months to 5 years. Focuses on education through the Reggio approach. Snacks and meals are provided.

Hamilton Early Learning Centre Child Care

Hamilton Early Learning Centre
905-522-9115, helc@cogeco.net
 
10 George St, Hamilton, ON L8P 1C8, Canada

Licensed child care centres that offers Early Childhood Education in a child care setting, providing care to toddlers (ages 18-31 months) and preschoolers (ages 2.5-5 years). This program participates in Hamilton’s Early Years Quality Program.

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres Child Care

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
905-523-2349, hwcccc@hwcdsb.ca
 
30 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 8H5, Canada
181 Belmont Ave, Hamilton, ON L8L 7M5, Canada
190 Glover Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5J2, Canada
400 Pumpkin Pass, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada
1624 Centre Rd, Carlisle, ON L0R 1H2, Canada
15 Saint Ann St, Hamilton, ON L8L, Canada
270 Governors Rd, Hamilton, ON L9H 5E3, Canada
33 Cromwell Crescent, Hamilton, ON L8G 2E9, Canada
298 Hamilton Regional Rd 8, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1E6, Canada
1361 Barton St, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5L1, Canada
20 Bonaparte Way, Hamilton, ON L9B 2E3, Canada
200 Windwood Dr, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada
20 East Avenue S, Hamilton, ON L8N 3X1, Canada
1045 Upper Paradise Rd, Hamilton, ON L9B 2M9, Canada
170 Skinner Rd, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H7, Canada
295 Greencedar Dr, Hamilton, ON L9C 7M9, Canada

Catholic full day child care programs in Hamilton Catholic Schools. Care is available for infants (0-18 months), toddlers (18 months-2.5 years) and preschool (2.5-3.8 years). Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided.

Heritage Green Before and After School Child Care

Heritage Green Child Care
 
24 Kennard St, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2C8, Canada
55 RR 20, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2W8, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care to children ages 4-12 before and after school hours. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided.

Heritage Green Child Care

905-531-3822, hgcc@hgchildcare.com
 
360 Isaac Brock Dr, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2J3, Canada
24 Kennard St, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2C8, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Morning and afternoon snacks and a daily lunch are provided.

Higher Learning Montessori Preschool Child Care

Higher Learning Montessori Preschool
 
211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R5, Canada

A Montessori-based preschool educational and child care program. Children will have the opportunity to participate in organized group activities as well as independent exploration time. Half day or full day available with varying drop off and pick up times. Two snacks and a full lunch are provided.

Imagineer’s Early Learning Centre Child Care

Imagineer’s Early Learning Centre
 
430 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 3P6, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full day child care for toddlers (18 months-2.5 years) and preschoolers (2.5-5 years).

Infant Jesus Daycare Before and After School Child Care

Congregation of the Sisters of St. John the Baptist
 
717 Centre Rd, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Waterdown. Offers before and after school care for children ages 4 to 12.

Infant Jesus Daycare Child Care

Congregation of the Sisters of St. John the Baptist
 
717 Centre Rd, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1, Canada
329 Mohawk Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9C 1W4, Canada

Licensed child care offering full day care for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

Jacks’ and Jills’ Cooperative Preschool Child Care

Jacks’ and Jills’ Cooperative Preschool
 
263 Jerseyville Rd W, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B8, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

Jamesville Bennetto Early Learning Child Care

Jamesville Bennetto Early Learning and Child Care Centre
 
47 Simcoe St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3N2, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full day care for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.

Kids and Company Child Care

Kids and Company
 
701 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1A2, Canada
1360 S Service Rd, Hamilton, ON L8E 5C5, Canada
16 Clappison Avenue, Unit D2-1, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8B 0Y2

Licensed child care centre offering care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children. Full-time and part-time programs are available. Lunches and snacks are provided.

Kinderseeds Educational Child Care

Kinderseeds
 
9023 Airport Rd, Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full-time, part-time, and before and after school care to children ages 2 to 12. A dual French/English program is offered twice per week and Signed English is offered every day. Hours vary by age group and program, contact for specific schedules.

Kindertown Child Care

Kindertown Child Care and Learning Centre
 
110 Gordon Drummond Ave, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 1P5, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care to children ages 16 months to 4 years. Daily lunch and snacks are provided.

Little Learning House Child Care

Little Learning House
905-388-4610 (Fennell Location), 905-389-4933 (Allenby Location), 905-570-0000 (Locke Location), info@littlelearninghouse.com
 
198 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton, ON L9A 1S7, Canada
192 Allenby Ave, Hamilton, ON L9A 2V2, Canada
86 Homewood Ave, Hamilton, ON L8P 2M4, Canada

Licensed child care centres offering full day child care programs for infants (ages 6 to 18 months), toddlers (ages 18-30 months), and preschool children (ages 2.5 to 4 years). Flexible schedule options and pay-as-you go fees are available.

Program offerings vary by site, contact specific site for details.

Little Mountaineers Co-operative Preschool Child Care

Little Mountaineers Co-operative Preschool
 
835 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W 1R8, Canada

This is a licensed child care program where children learn through play, and parents take an active role in their child’s education. Offers programs for 2 year olds (2 mornings per week) and 3 year olds (3 mornings per week) which include arts and crafts and gym time, as well as a snack. 

Little Peoples Daycare Child Care

Little Peoples Daycare
905-385-4722, info@littlepeoples.ca
 
510 Mohawk Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9C 1X4, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering Christian faith-based care for children ages 12 months to 4 years. 

Little Sprouts Hamilton Child Care

Little Sprouts Hamilton
 
689 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 3R3, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care for children ages 12 months to 5 years old.

Lucky Day Nursery Child Care

Lucky Day Nursery
 
120 Crosthwaite Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8H 4V5, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Hamilton offering care to children ages 18 months to 6 years.

Lyonsgate Montessori School

905-525-4283, admin@lyonsgate.ca
 
375 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton, ON L8P 2R7, Canada
248 Locke St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4B9, Canada

A bilingual CCMA-accredited Montessori school, providing programs for Toddlers (18 months to 3 years), Casa (2.5 years to 6 years), and Elementary (6 to 12 years). Organic snacks provided. 

McMaster Children’s Centre Child Care

McMaster Children’s Centre
905-526-1222, mcmcc@mcmaster.ca
 
1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada

This is a licensed child care centre offering care for children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Meadowlands Preschool Child Care

Meadowlands Preschool
 
900 Golf Links Rd, Ancaster, ON L9K 1J8, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Ancaster. Offers care to children ages 1 to 6 years in three different programs: Infant (12-16 months), Toddler (16-18 months), Preschool (18 months-6 years old).

Millgrove Children’s Centre Child Care

Millgrove Children’s Centre (The)
905-690-4559, teedw@cogeco.net
 
369 Concession 5 W, Millgrove, ON L0R 1V0, Canada
374 Concession 5 Rd E, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1, Canada
375 Concession 5 W, Millgrove, ON L0R 1V0, Canada

Licensed child care centres in Millgrove offering care for children ages 12 and younger. Age requirements for programs vary by location, contact for details.

Mother Goose Co-operative Preschool Child Care

Mother Goose Co-operative Preschool
 
407 Charlton Ave W, Hamilton, ON L8P 2E6, Canada

An integrated and non-profit school for children ages 2.5 to 4 years. Parents and caregivers act as volunteers in the classroom. Flexible scheduling allows for 2, 3, or 5 day programs.

Mountain Nursery School Child Care

Mountain Nursery School
 
1279 Upper Gage Ave, Hamilton, ON L8W 1E5, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering programs for toddlers (ages 14-31 months) and preschool aged children (ages 31 months-4 years). Part-time and full-time care available. A daily breakfast, hot lunch, and afternoon snack are provided.

Nesting Nook Preschool and Child Care

Nesting Nook (The)
 
3200 Hwy 56, Hamilton, ON L8J, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Binbrook offering care to children ages 14 months to 12 years.

Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg Early Learning and Care Centre

Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg
905-549-4884, office@niwasa.ca
 
785 Britannia Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 2B6, Canada

Provides an early learning environment that follows Indigenous teachings and knowledge that support the growth and development of children and families.  Provides meals, land based literacy program, and an outdoor learning environment.  Full or part time care available.  Licensed by the Ministry of Education.

Ontario Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing

Ontario Ministry of Education
1-800-387-5514
 
315 Front St W, Toronto, ON M7A 0B8, Canada

Branch of the Ontario Ministry of education that licences and inspects all Ontario child care programs.

Other services include:

  • Online child care finder
  • Files and investigates child care complaints
  • Assesses licensed programs in accordance with the Day Nurseries Act
  • Provides information for licensed child care providers
  • Provides Ontario child care expense assistance

Paradise Corner Children’s Centre Child Care

Paradise Corner Children’s Centre
905-387-5867
 
634 Rymal Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9B 1B8, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care for children ages 5 and younger. Features organic menu, naturalized playground, and security entry access and video surveillance.

Paramount Family Centre Child Care

Paramount Family Centre
 
1035 Paramount Dr, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2L6, Canada

Licensed child care centre, offering care for toddlers (18 months-2.5 years), pre-school (2.5-4 years), and before and after school for school-age children (4-12 years) including P.A. Days and March Break. 

Parent and Child Programs

Westdale Children’s School
 
2 Bond St N, Hamilton, ON L8S 3W1, Canada

A child care program for children ages 1 to 4. Parents or caregivers attend with their children to provide a transition between home and kindergarten.

Parkside Daycare Child Care

Parkside Daycare
 
145 Hamilton St N, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H6, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full day care for infants (6 weeks-18 months), toddlers (1.5-2.5 years), junior preschool (2.5-3.5 years), and preschool (2.5-6 years). Daily lunch and snacks are provided.

Peter Pan Co-operative Preschool Child Care

Peter Pan Co-operative Preschool
 
435 Mohawk Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9C 1X1, Canada

A licensed child care centre for toddlers and pre-school age children. The parents operate the school in partnership with certified Early Childhood Educators and Program Assistants, and are given the option of taking a non-participating or participating role in the classroom.

  • Toddler Class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Preschool Class runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Pied Piper Co-operative Pre-school Child Care

Pied Piper Co-operative Pre-school
 
21 Stone Church Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9B 1A1, Canada

A licensed child care centre for families who want to take an active part in the early years of their child’s education. Offers 2 day or 3 day programs in a small-class setting. Activities include arts and crafts, scientific investigation, and educational field trips. Modifications and accommodations are available for children with special needs.

Pumpkin Patch Daycare Child Care

Mount Hamilton Baptist Day Care
 
440 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9A 4T7, Canada

Christian child care centre offering care for children ages 3 months to 12 years of age. A hot lunch and two snacks are provided.

Quality Foundations Childcare

 
221 Dundas St E, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H6, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Waterdown offering care to children ages 3 months to 12 years.

  • Infants (3-18 months)
  • Toddler (1.5-2.5 years)
  • Junior Preschool (2.5-4 years)
  • Senior/Kinder (4-6 years)
  • School Age (6-12 years)

Red Hill Family Centre Preschool Child Care

City of Hamilton, Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Neighbourhood Development Division
905-546-2424 ext. 3084, redhillfamilycentre@hamilton.ca
 
25 Mt Albion Rd, Hamilton, ON L8K 5S4, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full day child care to toddlers (ages 18-30 months) and preschool children (ages 30 months to 5 years). Program is based on the Ministry of Education’s “How Does Learning Happen?” which encourages play-based, hands-on learning. Morning and afternoon snacks and a lunch are provided.

  • Offers weekly parent groups for therapeutically referred families through the Home Management Program. Topics are parent led. Examples of past sessions are parenting, budgeting, nutrition, and self-awareness.
  • Transportation may be available for qualifying families
  • Red Hill is a teaching facility and collaborates with McMaster University and Mohawk College

Scenicview Child Care

 
1194 Scenic Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1J6, Canada

Licensed child care centre on the Hamilton escarpment offering care for toddlers and preschool-aged children. Meals are provided and include produce from the on-site garden.

Spring Creek Learn and Play Childcare

 
473 Dundas St E, Waterdown, ON L8B 1W1, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Waterdown offering care for children ages 6 months to 6 years.

St. James Co-op Preschool Child Care

St. James Co-op Preschool
905-627-8773, info@stjamescoop.com
 
137 Melville St, Dundas, ON L9H 2Y6, Canada

A preschool offering a variety of programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten age children, including sound and letter recognition, reading and writing skills, and science and math concepts.

St. Joachim Children’s Centre Child Care

St. Joachim Children’s Centre
905-648-0072, 473cc@hwcdsb.ca
 
75 Concerto Ct, Ancaster, ON L9G 4V6, Canada

A licensed child care centre providing full time or part time daycare to children 2.5-5 years of age, as well as a before and after school program for school-aged children up to age 12. Full day care is also available on school P.A. Days, as well as March break, winter break, and throughout the summer. 

St. Matthew’s Children’s Centre at St. Peter’s Before and After School Child Care

St. Matthew’s House
 
71 Maplewood Ave, Hamilton, ON L8M 1W7, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering in-school extended child care before and after school and on school breaks. Full-time and part-time care available.

St. Matthew’s House Children’s Centre Services

St. Matthew’s House
905-523-5546 ext. 222, tgerrish@stmatthewshouse.ca
 
414 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y3, Canada
705 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1K8, Canada

Licensed child care centre for children from birth to school entry age. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided. 

Stoney Creek Child Care Centre Child Care

Stoney Creek Child Care Centre
 
3 Lockport Way, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0B1, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Daily lunch and snacks are provided.

Stoney Creek Co-operative Preschool Child Care

Stoney Creek Co-operative Preschool
 
79 Collegiate Ave, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3L5, Canada

A parent co-operative licensed preschool for children ages 2 years to 5 years. Flexible enrolment options are available, including one day a week to five days a week. Also offers an extended day program which includes more full-day school preparation for any child who is entering the school system the next year.

Sunshine and Rainbows Christian Day Care Centre Child Care

Sunshine and Rainbows Christian Day Care Centre
 
440 ON-8, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1G3, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Stoney Creek for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Full-time and part-time care available, with a minimum of 2 days per week. All programs are delivered with a Christian faith focus.

Sunshine Daycare Child Care

Sunshine Daycare
 
1221 Wilson St E, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K5, Canada

Licensed child care centre for children ages 6 years and younger. Daily lunch and snacks are provided.

Tapawingo Day Care Child Care

Tapawingo Day Care
 
9 Clarendon Ave, Hamilton, ON L9A 2Z9, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Hamilton with a Christian faith focus and a weekly Bible circle. Full-time and part-time (minimum 2 days) care is available for toddlers (1.5-2.5 years) and preschool (2.5-5 years), as well as before and after school care and PA days/school holidays for kindergarten-grade 6. 

Temple Playhouse Multicultural Child Care

 
215 Cline Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8S 4A1, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full and part time care for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Also provides before and after school care for kindergarten and school-aged children, as well as care on PA days and holidays.

Tiny Hoppers Child Care

Tiny Hoppers
905-578-0292 (Paramount Location), 905-692-1110 (Rymal Location)
 
1050 Paramount Dr, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 1P8, Canada
1976 Rymal Rd E, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0, Canada

Licensed child care centres offering care for children ages 14 months to 6 years. Extended care available for children in Junior and Senior Kindergarten.

Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care Centres

Today’s Family
905-574-9344, info@todaysfamily.ca
 
101 Catharine St S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2J5, Canada
49 Collegiate Ave, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3L5, Canada
500 Franklin Rd, Hamilton, ON L8V 2A4, Canada
44 Greendale Dr, Hamilton, ON L9C 5Z4, Canada
108 Highland Rd W, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2T2, Canada
25 Alma St, Dundas, ON L9H 2C9, Canada
255 Raymond Rd, Ancaster, ON L9K 0H8, Canada

Licensed child care centres, providing full-day care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The programs provide learning centres and group activities. Early Childhood Educators guide the children using positive learning techniques.

Umbrella Family and Child Centres Preschool Child Care

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
 
93 Kitty Murray Ln, Ancaster, ON L9K 1S3, Canada
35 Pumpkin Pass, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada
160 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 5V7, Canada
127 Gatestone Dr, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 3Z5, Canada
625 Harvest Rd, Greensville, ON L9H 6A7, Canada
40 Eastwood St, Hamilton, ON L8H 6R7, Canada
45 Berko Ave, Hamilton, ON L8V 2R3, Canada
50 Ravenbury Dr, Hamilton, ON L8W 2B5, Canada
27 Jessica St, Hamilton, ON L8W 4A3, Canada
110 Bellagio Ave, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0, Canada
70 Albright Rd, Hamilton, ON L8K 5J3, Canada
23 Royce Ave, Hamilton, ON L8G, Canada
62 Templemead Dr, Hamilton, ON L8W 3Z7, Canada
50 Secord Dr, Hamilton, ON L8K 3W7, Canada

Licensed child care centres, providing full-day care for infants (0-18 months), toddlers (1.5-2.5 years), and preschool-aged children (2.5-3.5 years). Children participate in both indoor and outdoor activities, weather permitting. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided.

Village Children’s Centre Child Care

Village Children’s Centre
 
132 Dundas St E, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H5, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Waterdown offering care to children ages 3 months to 5 years.

Village Treehouse Childcare

 
126 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B7, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Ancaster offering care for children ages 15 months to 5 years.

Waterdown District Children’s Centre Child Care

Waterdown District Children’s Centre
 
215 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H9, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering full day care for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Operates out of a separate and secure facility attached to the Waterdown District High School. 

Waterdown District Children’s Centre School Age Programs

Waterdown District Children’s Centre
 
211 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1, Canada
55 Braeheid Ave, Hamilton, ON L8B 0C5, Canada
211 Mill St N, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0, Canada

A licensed child care program, providing extended child care for school-age children. Includes homework help and indoor and outdoor physical activity. Modified program available for children with special needs. PA day and school holiday care is also available.

Wesley Before and After School Child Care

Wesley
905-546-2424 ext. 4535, child.care@wesley.ca
 
99 Ferguson Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1L6, Canada
107 Hess St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2T1, Canada
157 Lake Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8E 1L5, Canada
670 ON-8, Dundas, ON L9H 5E1, Canada

Offers licensed child care before and after school for school-age children up to age 12. Care on non-school days (PA days, school breaks) may not be available at all locations. 

Wesley Child Care

Wesley
905-546-2424 ext. 4535, child.care@wesley.ca
 
99 Ferguson Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1L6, Canada
150 Violet Dr, Hamilton, ON L8E 6B4, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care to children from infants to preschool-aged.

Westdale Co-operative Preschool Child Care

Westdale Co-operative Preschool
 
99 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z2, Canada

A licensed child care program in Westdale for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Full time and part time care is available. Daily snack is included. Follows a co-op model which means that parents are responsible for all operations apart from the Early Educator Staff.

Winona Children’s Centre Child Care

Winona Children’s Centre
 
1296 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 2W1, Canada

Licensed child care centre in Winona offering care for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Full time and part time care available. Daily snacks and lunches are provided.

YMCA Hamilton Preschool Child Care

YMCA of Hamilton Burlington and Brantford
 
500 Bendamere Ave, Hamilton, ON L9C 1R3, Canada
207 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1, Canada
356 Rymal Rd E, Hamilton, ON L9B 1C2, Canada
626 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9A 4V3, Canada
330 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 0A3, Canada
99 Dunham Dr, Ancaster, ON L9G 1X7, Canada
105 King St E, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1L1, Canada
166 Forest Ave, Hamilton, ON L8N 0A5, Canada

A licensed child care program providing early learning opportunities for children from infant to 4 years. Operates with the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. Includes a variety of scheduled and unscheduled activities. Part-time and full-time care available.

YMCA Hamilton School Age Child Care

YMCA of Hamilton Burlington and Brantford
905-317-4916, ccareadmin@ymcahbb.ca
 
100 Wexford Ave S, Hamilton, ON L8K 2N8, Canada
211 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1, Canada
1105 Paramount Dr, Hamilton, ON L8J 1W2, Canada
500 Bendamere Ave, Hamilton, ON L9C 1R3, Canada
900 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1K6, Canada
300 Dundurn St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4L3, Canada
295 Nakoma Rd, Ancaster, ON L9G 1V7, Canada
1040 Queensdale Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8T 1J4, Canada
450 Sanatorium Rd, Hamilton, ON L9C 2A7, Canada
291 Winterberry Dr, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2N5, Canada
165 Terrace Dr, Hamilton, ON L9A 2Z2, Canada
25 Hummingbird Ln, Hamilton, ON L9A 4B1, Canada
80 Currie St, Hamilton, ON L8T 3M9, Canada
65 Hester St, Hamilton, ON L9A 2N3, Canada
103 McNiven Rd, Ancaster, ON L9G 3T7, Canada
330 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 0A3, Canada
99 Dunham Dr, Ancaster, ON L9G 1X7, Canada
801 Dunsmure Rd, Hamilton, ON L8H 1H9, Canada
9 Lynbrook Dr, Hamilton, ON L9C 2K6, Canada
86 Cameron Ave, Dundas, ON L9H 1P8, Canada

Licensed child care program for children in Junior Kindergarten to 12 years of age. Provides children with various activities right at their own school. Enrollment options include full time (5 days per week) or part time (minimum 2 days per week), before and/or after school.

YWCA Hamilton Full Day Child Care

YWCA Hamilton
905-522-9922 ext. 133
 
75 MacNab St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1, Canada
11 Guildwood Dr, Hamilton, ON L9C 7K2, Canada
1175 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1P3, Canada

Offers Ministry of Education-licensed child care for toddlers (18-30 months) and preschoolers (2.5 years up to school entry.) Lunch and healthy snacks provided.