Halton Region
Licensed daycare in Oakville
10 licensed childcare centres across Oakville. Compare programs, fees, and CWELCC status, track your applications, and get reminded before the 90-day re-confirmation deadline so you don't lose your spot.
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All centres in Oakville
Playbox Preschool
Oakville, Oakville5.0 (6)CentreForest Grove - Afterschool Studio
West Oak Trails, Oakville4.7 (31)CentreOakville Family Ymca - St. Bernadette Junior Ymca
Oakville, Oakville4.3 (3)CentreGlen Abbey Child Care Centre Inc.
Glen Abbey, Oakville4.1 (20)CentreThistleoaks Child Care Centre
Kerr Village, Oakville4.1 (23)CentreOakville Family Ymca Sacc - Abbey Lane
Oakville, Oakville4.0 (4)CentreSheridan College Day Care Centre
Oakville, Oakville4.0 (8)CentreThe Creative Learning Centre
Oakville, OakvilleCentreThe Educational Rec Centre Infant Ii
Oakville, OakvilleCentreOrange Seeds Montessori Centre
Oakville, OakvilleCentre
Daycare in Oakville — parents ask
How many licensed daycares are in Oakville?+
There are 10 licensed childcare centres in Oakville listed on Daycare Tracker, sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education licence directory.
How much does daycare cost in Oakville?+
Base fees at a non-CWELCC centre in Oakville typically run $55–$95/day for infants and $45–$75/day for toddlers and preschool. CWELCC participation varies by centre in Oakville. When enrolled, base fees are capped at $22/day for children under 6. Fee subsidies through your regional program stack on top.
How long are daycare waitlists in Oakville?+
Waitlists in the GTA commonly run 12–24 months, and many centres in Oakville require families to re-confirm interest every 90 days or they drop you from the list. Applying to 6–10 centres and keeping re-confirmations current is the norm.
Do I need to be a resident of Oakville to apply?+
No. Most licensed centres in Oakville accept applications from anywhere, though priority is sometimes given to residents, siblings of enrolled children, or employees of nearby workplaces. Confirm with the centre.
Guides before you apply
GTA Daycare Waitlist Survival Guide
The 90-day rule, how many lists to join, and how to convert a waitlist spot into an actual place.
Daycare Cost in Toronto: CWELCC, Fees & What to Expect
What licensed care actually costs in 2026 — CWELCC rates, home daycare, and the subsidies that stack on top.