Kiddly

For Parents

Find childcare that fits your family

From cozy family dayhomes to bustling childcare centres—search on the map, filter by what matters, and contact providers when you're ready.

  • Trusted listings
  • Licensed & private care
  • Free for families

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Welcoming family dayhome with blue front door, garden, and backyard playhouse

Childcare search built for real life

Whether you're returning to work, moving cities, or waiting for a spot to open, Kiddly puts licensed centres and family dayhomes in one place—so you spend less time searching and more time with your child.

  • Search your neighbourhood

    Enter a city, address, or postal code—or use your location to see care nearby on the map.

  • Compare with confidence

    See licensing status, age groups, hours, photos, and when availability was last updated.

  • Reach out directly

    Contact providers from their profile. No middleman—just a clear path to your next conversation.

Every family looks for something different

Kiddly helps you compare home-based dayhomes and centre-based programs in one search— with photos, hours, and availability on every profile.

Sunlit nursery and nap room with cribs and a cozy reading corner in a home-based program

Family dayhomes

Smaller groups, flexible routines, and a home-like setting. Many parents choose dayhomes for infants and toddlers—or when they want care close to their neighbourhood.

  • Often fewer children per educator
  • Outdoor play in familiar yards and parks
  • Licensed and private options on Kiddly
Browse dayhomes →
Modern outdoor playground with tunnel, climbing arch, and playhouse at a childcare centre

Childcare centres & preschools

Purpose-built spaces with classrooms, shared resources, and teams of educators. Centres suit families who want structured programs and full-day coverage.

  • Clear hours, ratios, and program offerings
  • Photos of rooms, playgrounds, and learning areas
  • Subsidy-friendly listings where applicable
Browse centres →

How Kiddly works

1

Search

Enter your city, address or postal code—or use your location.

2

Compare

Filter by licensed care, availability, age groups and schedule.

3

Choose

Contact providers directly and find the right fit for your family.

Everything parents need in one place

Search nearby childcare

Look up your city, neighbourhood, or postal code and see who’s caring for kids close to home.

Map and list results

Switch between map and list on mobile, or scan a scrollable list beside the map on desktop.

Filter by family needs

Narrow by age group, schedule, licensed or private care, availability, and distance.

Compare provider profiles

Photos, hours, languages, program highlights, and reviews in one profile—side by side.

View hours and age groups

See who serves infants, toddlers, or preschoolers and whether hours match your workday.

Contact providers directly

Send an inquiry from a profile when you’re ready—no cold calls required to get started.

Bright reading nook with floor cushions, books, and toys in a childcare program

What to look for on a profile

Before you tour or call, use Kiddly to answer the questions that matter most—so your time with providers counts.

Licensing & ratios
See whether care is licensed or private, and confirm age groups served.
Real photos
View play spaces, entrances, and learning areas—not generic placeholders.
Availability you can trust
Spots now, waitlist, or future openings—with a “last updated” timestamp.
Reviews & program fit
Ratings from other families plus languages, meals, and schedule types.

Licensed care vs. private care

In Canada, many families choose licensed programs that meet provincial rules and inspections. Others choose private, unlicensed home care. Kiddly shows both—clearly labelled—so you can decide what matters for your family.

Read more in our FAQ →

Licensed care

  • Meets provincial licensing requirements
  • Routine inspections and posted ratios
  • Often eligible for subsidy programs

Private care

  • Not licensed by the province
  • Ask about experience, safety, and references
  • May offer flexible hours or smaller groups

Tips for a smoother search

A little structure goes a long way when waitlists are long and timelines are tight.

  1. 1

    Start with your commute or daily routine—search near home, work, or a caregiver’s address.

  2. 2

    Filter by age group and schedule (full-time, part-time, drop-in) so you only see realistic fits.

  3. 3

    Check availability badges and the “last updated” date before you get too far into planning.

  4. 4

    Read reviews and program details, then shortlist two or three favourites to tour or call.

  5. 5

    Save profiles (with a free account) and share your filtered search link with a partner.

Subsidy & start dates

Use filters to find programs that accept subsidy where listed, and note your desired start date when you contact providers. Enrollment and subsidy approval always happen directly with the program and your province—not through Kiddly.

Search with filters →

Questions parents ask

Quick answers about searching, licensing, and contacting providers.

Yes. Browsing, searching, saving favourites, and contacting providers is free for parents and guardians.

View all FAQs →

Ready to start your search?

Filters stay in your link so you can share results with a partner or caregiver.