York Region
Licensed daycare in Richmond Hill
6 licensed childcare centres across Richmond Hill. 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 Richmond Hill
Cuties And Patooties Richmondhill
Richmondhill, Richmond Hill5.0 (7)CentreKinderhaus Montessori
Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill4.8 (18)CentreLullaboo Elgin Mills
Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill4.8 (145)CentreSafari Kid @ Bayview Elite Learning Centre 2
Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill4.6 (77)CentreThe Early Years
Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill4.2 (69)CentreJingbao Bilingual Montessori School
Richmond Hill, Richmond HillCentre
Daycare in Richmond Hill — parents ask
How many licensed daycares are in Richmond Hill?+
There are 6 licensed childcare centres in Richmond Hill listed on Daycare Tracker, sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education licence directory.
How much does daycare cost in Richmond Hill?+
Base fees at a non-CWELCC centre in Richmond Hill typically run $55–$95/day for infants and $45–$75/day for toddlers and preschool. CWELCC participation varies by centre in Richmond Hill. 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 Richmond Hill?+
Waitlists in the GTA commonly run 12–24 months, and many centres in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill to apply?+
No. Most licensed centres in Richmond Hill 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.