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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. Direct parent involvement aims to ensure the school is a rewarding and wholesome facility for children, while allowing parents to actively contribute to their child’s learning experience.

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. 

Babes in Arms

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

A child care program for infants up to 18 months of age. Offers babies and their accompanying caregiver a social setting to be together and interact with other parents and infants.

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 ext. 351, adrienne.lefler@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 13. 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
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.

Child Care by Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
905-523-2349, hwcccc@hwcdsb.ca
250 Limeridge Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9C 2V2, Canada
315 E 37th St, Hamilton, ON L8V 4B5, Canada
1355 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4M7, Canada
30 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 8H5, Canada
25 Alderson Dr, Hamilton, ON L9B 1G3, Canada
705 Centre Rd, Hamilton, ON L8N 2Z7, Canada
181 Belmont Ave, Hamilton, ON L8L 7M5, Canada
161 Meadowlands Blvd, Ancaster, ON L9K 1H8, Canada
470 Kitty Murray Ln, Ancaster, ON L9K 0C3, Canada
190 Glover Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5J2, Canada
400 Pumpkin Pass, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada
420 Mohawk Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8V, Canada
1624 Centre Rd, Carlisle, ON L0R 1H2, Canada
252 Dewitt Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2R1, Canada
103 Fletcher Rd, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0, Canada
675 Mohawk Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9C 1X7, Canada
5 Hamilton Ave, Hamilton, ON L8V 2S3, Canada
24 Fiddlers Green Rd, Ancaster, ON L9G 1W1, Canada
15 Saint Ann St, Hamilton, ON L8L, Canada
270 Governors Rd, Hamilton, ON L9H 5E3, Canada
185 Glenashton Dr, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 4E7, Canada
33 Cromwell Crescent, Hamilton, ON L8G 2E9, Canada
120 Parkdale Ave S, Hamilton, ON L8K 3P3, Canada
298 Hamilton Regional Rd 8, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1E6, Canada
1361 Barton St, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5L1, Canada
600 Acadia Dr, Hamilton, ON L8W 3A8, Canada
270 Locke St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4C1, Canada
22 Queensbury Dr, Hamilton, ON L8W 1Z6, Canada
345 Albright Rd, Hamilton, ON L8K 6N3, Canada
25 Brentwood Dr, Hamilton, ON L8T 3V9, Canada
20 Bonaparte Way, Hamilton, ON L9B 2E3, Canada
43 Whitedeer Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2V8, Canada
60 Gray Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 2X5, Canada
200 Windwood Dr, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada
135 Hester St, Hamilton, ON L9A 2N9, Canada
24 Smith Ave, Hamilton, ON L8L 5P1, Canada
24 Amberwood St, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2H9, Canada
171 San Remo Dr, Hamilton, ON L9C 5S6, Canada
1 Rexford Dr, Hamilton, ON L8W 3E8, Canada
1760 Garth St, Hamilton, ON L9B 1T8, 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
49 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton, ON L9A 1R5, Canada

Catholic full day and before and after school child care programs in Hamilton Catholic Schools. Care is available to students of the school where the program is located as well as children of the students, school staff, and the community. Staff include trained Early Childhood Educators and students from the schools. Types of care may vary at each location. Contact for specific details.

ChildVentures Child Care

ChildVentures Early Learning Academy

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 Preschool 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.

Full Day Child Care by St. Peter’s Children’s Day Care Centre

Licensed child care centre offering full day child care for toddlers and preschool-aged children. Lunch, dessert, and morning and afternoon snack 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.

Heritage Green Before and After School Child Care

Heritage Green Child Care
24 Kennard St, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2C8, Canada
29 John Murray St, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 1C5, Canada
390 Mud St E, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 3C6, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering care to children ages 5-12 before and after school hours. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided.

 

Heritage Green Preschool Child Care

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 children ages 14 months to 4 years. 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

Licensed child care centre offering care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children. Full day and half-day 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

A licensed child care centre for children ages 2 to 3. Children learn through play and parents take an active role in their child’s education. Activities include arts and crafts time 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 Preschool 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 Preschool 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 Primary and Elementary School

Lyonsgate Montessori School
905-525-4283 (Primary Campus), 905-544-3550 (Elementary Campus), 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 program for ages 18 months to 12 years. Organic snacks provided. Preschool campus is located within the Beth Jacob Synagogue and the Elementary campus is located around the corner. Extended care is available and preschool care is available for full or half days.

 

McMaster Children’s Centre Child Care

McMaster Children’s Centre
905-526-1222, mcmcc@mcmaster.ca
1280 Main St W #123, Hamilton, ON L8S 4M6, 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.

Millgrove Children’s Centre Child Care

Millgrove Children’s Centre (The)
905-690-4559 (Main Site), 905-690-8884 (Little Angels’), 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 and Waterdown offering care for children ages 12 and younger. Age requirements for programs vary by location, contact the site 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 Preschool 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.

Noah’s Ark Children’s Centre Preschool and School Age Child Care

Noah’s Ark Children’s Centre
905-389-2204, info@noahskids.ca
118 Limeridge Rd E, Hamilton, ON L9A 2S3, Canada

Licensed child care centre offering Christian faith-based child care to toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), preschool (ages 30 months to 5 years), and school aged children (ages 6 to 12 years).

Ontario Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing

Ontario Ministry of Education
1-844-516-6263 (Unlicensed child care), 1-877-510-5333 (Licensed child care)
217 York St, London, ON N6A 5P9, 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 Preschool and School Age 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), before and after school (4-5 years), and school age children (6-12 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 children ages 6 weeks to 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.

 

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.

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 in Ancaster offering care for toddlers and preschool 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 Preschool and School Age 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 care for children ages 2 years 6 months to 12 years who attend St. Joachim school or live in the Ancaster community. 

St. Martin’s Manor Early Learning Program

Catholic Family Services of Hamilton
905-575-7500 ext. 318, sbrown@cfshw.com
500 Mohawk Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9C 1X4, Canada

Licensed child care centre that provides care for infants, toddlers, and pre-school children in the Hamilton area. Also runs the Time for Me Respite Program which offers short term care of children age 0-5 to young parents (age 25 and younger).

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, adauda@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, preschool, and school-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 6 months 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 for children ages 18 months to 12 years. Programs have a Christian faith focus with a weekly Bible circle.

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 and toddlers (up to 2.5 years old), and preschool (up to 4 years old in January.) Also provides before and after school care for kindergarten and school-aged children, including drop off/pick up at Cootes Paradise School.

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 in Stoney Creek offering care for children ages 14 months to 6 years. Extended care available for children in Juniour and Senior Kindergarten.

Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care Centres

Today’s Family
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
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 toddlers and preschool aged children ages 1.5 to 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 16 months to 5 years.

Waterdown District Children’s Centre School Age Child Care

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

This is a licensed child care program. Extended day school age child care available full time or part time. 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.

Waterdown District Children’s Centre Toddler & Preschool 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 12 months to 5 years. Operates out of a separate and secure facility attached to the Waterdown District High School. 

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
166 Forest Ave, Hamilton, ON L8N 0A5, 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 infant to preschool.

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 Extended Camp Care

YMCA of Hamilton Burlington and Brantford
211 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1, Canada
166 Forest Ave, Hamilton, ON L8N 0A5, Canada
120 Clarendon Ave, Hamilton, ON L9A 2Y8, Canada
105 King St E, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1L1, Canada

A licensed child care program, with before and after care for YMCA camps offered for an additional fee.

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
79 James St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z1, 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
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 5 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, hamilton.sacc@ymca.ca
100 Wexford Ave S, Hamilton, ON L8K 2N8, Canada
211 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1, Canada
1105 Paramount Dr, Hamilton, ON L8J, 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 3 years and 9 months 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 Child Care Centres

YWCA Hamilton
905-522-9922 ext. 133 (Hamilton Locations), dhidalgo@ywcahamilton.org
75 MacNab St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1, Canada
11 Guildwood Dr, Hamilton, ON L9C 7K2, Canada
1153 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1P3, Canada

Licensed child care services offered by YWCA