Durham Region
Licensed daycare in Pickering
16 licensed childcare centres across Pickering. 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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Helping Hands Daycare - Pickering
Pickering, Pickering4.8 (51)CentreAngus Valley Montessori Schools
Pickering, Pickering4.7 (33)CentreEdukids Child Learning Centre Ltd.
Pickering, Pickering4.6 (9)CentreDiscovery Place Child Care Centre Pickering Ltd.
Pickering, Pickering4.5 (8)CentreValley Farm Day Care Centre
Pickering, Pickering4.5 (17)CentreBridges Kinder Connection Ltd.
Pickering, Pickering4.5 (41)CentreColwell Nursery School
Pickering, Pickering4.3 (13)CentreBayfair Daycare Inc.
Pickering, Pickering4.3 (20)CentreLes Lucioles Pickering
Pickering, Pickering4.0 (3)CentreFirst Steps Child Care
Pickering, Pickering3.6 (14)CentreEdukids Child Care Centre
Pickering, Pickering3.4 (9)CentreMontessori Mantra
Pickering, Pickering3.3 (10)CentreElizabeth B. Phin Ymca
Pickering, PickeringCentreLakeridge Montessori School
Pickering, PickeringCentreGingerbread Co-Operative Nursery School Inc.
Pickering, PickeringCentreKids "R" Us Child Care Centre
Pickering, PickeringCentre
Daycare in Pickering — parents ask
How many licensed daycares are in Pickering?+
There are 16 licensed childcare centres in Pickering listed on Daycare Tracker, sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education licence directory.
How much does daycare cost in Pickering?+
Base fees at a non-CWELCC centre in Pickering typically run $55–$95/day for infants and $45–$75/day for toddlers and preschool. CWELCC participation varies by centre in Pickering. 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 Pickering?+
Waitlists in the GTA commonly run 12–24 months, and many centres in Pickering 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 Pickering to apply?+
No. Most licensed centres in Pickering 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.