For child care providers
Help More Families Discover Your Child Care Services
Make a great first impression with parents searching for child care in your community.
Every family wants to find a safe, welcoming, and reliable child care environment. Daycare Canada helps connect parents with child care providers in their communities, making it easier for families to discover and learn about the services available to them.
Whether you operate a licensed child care centre, family daycare, preschool, or another child care program, Daycare Canada gives you a place to showcase your services and connect with families looking for care. Choose the listing option that best fits your needs and budget.
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Maple Grove Child Care
123 Example Street
Ages 18 months to 5 years
Spaces available: 4
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EnhancedBasic
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Both listings put your program in front of local families. The Enhanced Listing tells them much more.
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Enhanced Listing
$19.95/year
Less than $1.70 per month. Billed annually.
Make your child care services stand out.
Give parents a more complete picture of what makes your child care program special. Showcase important details about your services, share photos, and make it easier for interested families to learn about your program.
- Listed first in map search results
- Larger, filled map point
- Detailed child care program description
- Facility photos
- Age groups served
- Child care spaces and availability
- Hours of operation
- Website link and contact person
- Ad-free listing
- Parents can send you enquiries
- Secure online listing management
- Free customer support
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Basic Listing
Free
No annual fee.
Make your child care services discoverable at no cost.
Our Basic Listing provides a simple way to establish your presence in the Daycare Canada directory and help local families find your child care services.
- Inclusion in relevant local child care searches
- Standard placement on the interactive map
- Child care program name
- Address and phone number
- Parents can send you enquiries
- Secure online listing management
- Free customer support
You can upgrade to an Enhanced Listing at any time.
Compare Listing Features
Find the listing option that best meets your child care program’s needs.
Features included in the Basic Listing and the Enhanced Listing
| Feature | Basic Listing | Enhanced Listing |
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| Annual price | Free | $19.95 |
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| Map point | Standard | Enhanced |
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| Included in local searches | Yes | Yes |
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| Program name, address and phone | Yes | Yes |
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| Parent enquiry form | Yes | Yes |
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| Secure listing management | Yes | Yes |
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| Free customer support | Yes | Yes |
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| Listed first in map search results | No | Yes |
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| Detailed program description | No | Yes |
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| Facility photos | No | Yes |
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| Age groups served | No | Yes |
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| Total and available spaces | No | Yes |
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| Hours of operation | No | Yes |
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| Website link | No | Yes |
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| Contact person’s name | No | Yes |
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| Ad-free listing | No | Yes |
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Why Choose an Enhanced Listing?
Give families a more complete introduction to your child care program.
1 · Be Discovered
Stand Out in Local Searches
Parents often begin their search by looking for child care close to home, work, or school.
Enhanced Listings are listed first in map search results and have a distinctive map point that helps your program stand out.
Make it easier for local families to notice your services.
2 · Build Trust
Make a Strong First Impression
For many parents, your online listing is their first introduction to your child care program.
An Enhanced Listing lets you share information about your environment, educational approach, daily activities, and what makes your program unique. Photos and detailed descriptions help families become familiar with your services before making contact.
Help families get to know your program.
3 · Connect with Families
Give Parents the Information They Need
Parents have important questions when searching for child care. What ages do you accept? What are your hours? Do you have available spaces? What does your facility look like?
Your Enhanced Listing helps answer these questions, so families can make more informed decisions about whether your program meets their needs.
Help the right families find the right child care program.
Show Families What Makes Your Program Special
Your child care environment, activities, and approach to learning are all part of what makes your program unique.
An Enhanced Listing gives you the opportunity to share these details through photos and a personalized description.
No web design experience is required.
Example · Basic
2Little Acorns Daycare
45 Sample Avenue
Anytown, ON
(555) 555-0142
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Example · Enhanced
1Maple Grove Child Care
123 Example Street, Anytown, ON · (555) 555-0199
A play-based program with a large outdoor yard, daily nature walks and a quiet reading corner. Healthy snacks are prepared on site.
Ages: 18 months to 5 years
Spaces: 4 of 24 available
Hours: Mon to Fri, 7:00 to 6:00
Contact: Jane Example
Website: example.ca
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An Affordable Way to Promote Your Child Care Services
You work hard to provide quality care for children and families. Promoting your services shouldn’t be complicated or expensive.
For just $19.95 per year, an Enhanced Listing provides additional visibility, a more informative profile, and an opportunity to present your program professionally to families searching for child care. That’s less than $1.70 per month.
Whether you’re welcoming new families or simply maintaining your presence in the community, an Enhanced Listing is an affordable addition to your child care marketing efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a website to create a listing?
No. Daycare Canada provides a dedicated listing for your child care services. Enhanced Listings allow you to share photos, a description, and important information about your program without creating your own website.
Can I update my listing?
Yes. You can securely access your account to manage your listing and keep your information current.
Can I start with a free listing and upgrade later?
Absolutely. You’re welcome to begin with a Basic Listing and upgrade to an Enhanced Listing whenever you’re ready.
Does an Enhanced Listing guarantee enrolments?
No. An Enhanced Listing provides additional visibility and information to help families discover and evaluate your services. Enrolment depends on factors such as location, availability, and each family’s individual needs.
How much does an Enhanced Listing cost?
An Enhanced Listing costs $19.95 per year, which works out to approximately $1.66 per month.
Ready to Connect with More Families?
Join child care providers across Canada who use Daycare Canada to make their services easier to discover.
Whether you choose a free Basic Listing or an Enhanced Listing, we’re here to help connect your child care program with families in your community.