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Licensed daycare in Scarborough
55 licensed childcare centres across Scarborough. 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 Scarborough
Children'S Land Learning Center Inc.
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (5)CentreVillage Green Child Care Centre
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (47)CentreBendale Acres Child Care Centre
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (4)CentrePlasp Inglewood Heights Junior Public School
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (1)CentreAlvin Curling Ymca
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (1)CentreBeverly Glen Ymca
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (1)CentreAgile Innovators Montessori
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (30)CentreHeart Beatz - Halbert Child Care Site
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (35)CentreHeart Beatz Child Care - Cliffcrest Site
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (42)CentreHeart Beatz Child Care - Cliffcrest Site
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (42)CentreHeart Beatz Childcare - Cedarbrook Site
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (35)CentrePlasp North Bridlewood Junior Public School
Scarborough, Scarborough5.0 (1)CentreAll Child Care Solutions Inc.
Scarborough, Scarborough4.9 (60)HomeLittle Bugs Nursery
Scarborough, Scarborough4.9 (18)CentreLittle Bugs Nursery Corporation
Scarborough, Scarborough4.9 (18)CentreBluffer'S Park Montessori School
Scarborough, Scarborough4.8 (14)CentreKepalen Angelic Child Care
Scarborough, Scarborough4.8 (17)CentreMon Petit Univers
Scarborough, Scarborough4.7 (14)CentreMontessori Villa Wisdom Inc.
Scarborough, Scarborough4.5 (70)CentreKreative Kids Terry Fox
Scarborough, Scarborough4.4 (7)CentreGarderie Chez Tante Laure 2
Scarborough, Scarborough4.3 (11)CentreCambridge Leaf Montessori School
Scarborough, Scarborough4.1 (48)CentreThe Squirrels' Nest Child Care Centre - North Bendale
Scarborough, Scarborough3.6 (26)CentreOur Lady Of Fatima Ymca
Scarborough, Scarborough3.5 (39)Centre
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Daycare in Scarborough — parents ask
How many licensed daycares are in Scarborough?+
There are 55 licensed childcare centres in Scarborough listed on Daycare Tracker, sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education licence directory.
How much does daycare cost in Scarborough?+
Base fees at a non-CWELCC centre in Scarborough typically run $55–$95/day for infants and $45–$75/day for toddlers and preschool. CWELCC participation varies by centre in Scarborough. 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 Scarborough?+
Waitlists in the GTA commonly run 12–24 months, and many centres in Scarborough 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 Scarborough to apply?+
No. Most licensed centres in Scarborough 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.