Child Care Centres

Programs that are licensed to provide supervised care within designated facilities for children during some portion of a 24-hour day. Staff for approved day care centres must meet defined educational requirements; the program must ensure specified adult/child ratios; and the facility must meet building, fire and zoning codes. Services may include recreational and developmental activities and snacks and/or meals, as appropriate.

 

Services

Licensed child care centres that offers Early Childhood Education in a child care setting, providing care to toddlers (ages 18-31 months) and preschoolers (ages 2.5-5 years). This program participates in Hamilton’s Early Years Quality Program.

Licensed child care centre that provides child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; ages 10 months to 5 years. Focuses on education through the Reggio approach. Snacks and meals are provided.

Licensed child care centre offering full day child care in Hamilton for 16 months to 5 years. Morning and afternoon snack and hot lunch are provided.

Licensed child care centre offering care to children ages 6 and younger. Meals and snacks are provided.

Licensed child care centre offering care to children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Offers child care for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Hot lunch and morning and afternoon snack are provided

Licensed child care centre offering care for toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months) and pre-school children (ages 2.5 to 5 years). Lunch and a morning and afternoon snack are provided.

Licensed child care centre offering care for children ages 18 months to 6 years. 

Licensed child care centre offering full day care for toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and pre-school children (ages 3 to 6 years). Also offers a summer camp program. Snacks and lunches are provided and are catered through WholesomeKids Catering.

Licensed child care centre for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in Ancaster. Incorporates teaching methods from Baby Signs, Montessori, and High Scope. 

Licensed child care centre offering full day child care for children ages 8 weeks to 6 years. This program participates in Hamilton’s Early Years Quality Program.

Licensed child care centre for children from birth to school entry age. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided. 

Offers full and part time preschool and child care for toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children.

Offers a bilingual Montessori program from September to June and a summer program from July to August. Care is available full time or half-day. Hot lunches are provided.

Licensed child care centre for children ages 9 and younger. Full-time, part-time, and after school care is available.

Licensed child care centre offering in-school extended child care before and after school and on school breaks. Full-time and part-time care available.

Catholic full day child care programs in Hamilton Catholic Schools. Care is available for infants (0-18 months), toddlers (18 months-2.5 years) and preschool (2.5-3.8 years). Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided.

Licensed child care centres, providing full-day care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The programs provide learning centres and group activities. Early Childhood Educators guide the children using positive learning techniques.

Licensed child care centres, providing full-day care for infants (0-18 months), toddlers (1.5-2.5 years), and preschool-aged children (2.5-3.5 years). Children participate in both indoor and outdoor activities, weather permitting. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided.

Licensed child care program for children in Junior Kindergarten to 12 years of age. Provides children with various activities right at their own school. Enrollment options include full time (5 days per week) or part time (minimum 2 days per week), before and/or after school.

A licensed child care program providing early learning opportunities for children from infant to 4 years. Operates with the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. Includes a variety of scheduled and unscheduled activities. Part-time and full-time care available.

Offers a variety of health and fitness programs for individuals and families. Serve all segments of the community, including those with limited financial means. Facility includes:

YWCA's Downtown Child Care Centre. Licensed child care centre that offers Ministry of Education-licensed child care for toddlers (18-30 months) and preschoolers (2.5 years to school entry).

Offers Ministry of Education-licensed child care for toddlers (18-30 months) and preschoolers (2.5 years up to school entry.) Lunch and healthy snacks provided.

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