Kiddly

For Educators

Grow your impact with a profile families trust

Showcase your program, connect with families searching near you, and keep availability up to date—whether you run a family dayhome or a licensed centre.

  • Free basic listings
  • Local family reach
  • Create or claim

Already signed in? Open provider dashboard

Outdoor play space at a childcare program ready to welcome families

Why list on Kiddly

Families are already comparing care online. A complete profile helps you stand out when parents filter by location, age group, and availability.

  • Increase visibility with local families searching near you
  • Build trust with photos, hours, and licensing details
  • Update availability in minutes with a clear last-updated time
  • Receive inquiries through your profile contact form
  • Showcase program highlights, languages, and age groups served

Built for home-based and centre-based programs

Different care models need different stories on a profile. Kiddly supports both—with the same search visibility for families across Canada.

Nurturing play and rest space in a home-based childcare program

Family dayhome educators

You run care from your home—or a small group setting—and families choose you for warmth, flexibility, and neighbourhood convenience.

  • Highlight outdoor play, meals, and daily rhythm
  • Show whether you are licensed or private—clearly and honestly
  • Keep infant and toddler openings updated when spots turn over quickly
List your dayhome →
Centre playground and outdoor learning space for preschool programs

Centres, preschools & teams

Directors and lead educators manage multiple rooms, staff schedules, and waitlists. Your profile should reflect how families actually enroll.

  • List age groups, hours, and program types accurately
  • Use real photos of classrooms, playgrounds, and entrances
  • Note subsidy acceptance and registration steps where applicable
List your centre →

How it works for educators

Get listed in three steps—most profiles can be started in one sitting.

  1. Create your account

    Sign up as an educator to access the provider dashboard and manage your listing.

  2. Create or claim a profile

    Add a new program from scratch, or claim an existing Kiddly listing you operate.

  3. Stay visible to families

    Upload photos, set availability, and respond to inquiries—families search every day.

Create a new profile

New to Kiddly or launching a program? Add your address, care type, photos, and availability so families can find you on the map.

Claim an existing profile

Already on Kiddly as sample or imported data? Verify ownership to take control of hours, photos, and availability.

Need help? Contact provider support

Inviting learning corner with books and toys in a childcare program

What makes a strong profile

Parents compare many listings in one session. Complete, honest profiles earn more inquiries and fewer mismatched calls.

Accurate location
Pin the right address so you appear when parents search nearby—not across town.
Care type & age groups
Match what you truly offer so filters surface you to the right families.
Licensing status
Licensed or private—display it clearly and add licence details when you have them.
Fresh availability
Update spots, waitlist, or full status when anything changes; timestamps build trust.
Real photos
Replace placeholders with your space, team, and outdoor areas parents will recognize on a tour.
Program story
Languages, meals, philosophy, and schedule types help families self-select before they call.

Stay visible after you launch

Search ranking is not pay-to-play on Kiddly—fresh, complete listings perform best. Small updates signal to families that your information is reliable.

  1. 1Refresh availability at least weekly—even “full” helps parents plan elsewhere.
  2. 2Add photos for every room or area families ask about on tours.
  3. 3Respond to inquiries within a few business days; families often contact several programs.
  4. 4Ask happy families for reviews after enrollment settles in.
  5. 5Double-check hours after holidays or summer schedules change.
  6. 6Claim duplicate listings so parents do not see outdated copies of your program.

What your profile includes

Everything parents see on Find Childcare comes from the details you maintain in your dashboard.

  • Photo gallery

    Show play spaces, entrances, and learning areas—not stock placeholders.

  • Availability controls

    Mark spots now, waitlist, future openings, or full—with timestamps parents can trust.

  • Parent inquiries

    Receive messages from families who found you on the map or in search results.

  • Program details

    Hours, ratios where listed, age groups, meals, languages, and schedule types.

How families find you on Kiddly

Understanding the parent experience helps you tune your profile for the searches that matter most.

  • Map and distance

    Families search by address and scan pins—you appear when your location and filters align.

  • Filters that match you

    Age group, care type, licensed vs private, and availability badges decide who sees your listing.

  • Reviews and photos

    Profiles with recent photos and reviews get more saves and contact form submissions.

Want to see the parent side? Explore For Parents or run a test search on Find Childcare.

Show licensing clearly

Canadian rules vary by province. Families use licensing status to narrow choices—your profile should reflect reality, not marketing language.

Licensing FAQ for providers →

Licensed programs

  • Add licence number or agency when available
  • Keep age groups and ratios aligned with your licence
  • Note subsidy or CWELCC participation if applicable

Private home care

  • Label as private/unlicensed—do not imply inspection status
  • Describe experience, safety practices, and references
  • Update capacity when your household enrollment changes

Grow Your Impact with Kiddly

Join educators building stronger childcare communities across Canada. Create or claim your profile and connect with families searching near you.

  • Increase visibility with local families
  • Build trust with verified information
  • Report availability in minutes
  • Receive inquiries from parents
  • Showcase photos and program details

Questions educators ask

Profiles, claims, availability, and how families reach you on Kiddly.

Sign up as an educator, then open the provider dashboard to create a new listing with photos, hours, and availability.

View all FAQs →

Ready to reach more families?

List your program on Kiddly and appear when parents search your neighbourhood.