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Regional Early Learning and Child Care Centres

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Regional Early Learning and Child Care Centres

The Region of Durham operates eight Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) programs. These programs are open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours may vary based on area needs. Our ELCC programs provide positive and healthy settings for all children.

Our centres and program costs are below. You can select the centre to email or call for more information. Read our parent handbook and program statement. Annually, we survey parents and caregivers of children who attend our ELCC programs to provide feedback on the quality of service. Review the 2023 parent survey infographic for an overview of 2023 survey results.

Parents: ask your educator about How Does Learning Happen?

To request or confirm a space in a Regional centre please complete the space/admission form or call the centre you are interested in.

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Ajax

Ajax Early Learning and Child Care Centre, 22 Centennial Road at 905-683-4001

Ages served: infant, toddler and preschool

Bowmanville

Edna Thomson Early Learning and Child Care Centre, 410 N. Scugog Court at 905-623-6717

Ages served: toddler and preschool

Oshawa

Clara Hughes Early Learning and Child Care Centre, 610 Taylor Avenue at 905-404-8012

Ages served: toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school age

Lakewoods Early Learning and Child Care Centre, 353 Chaleur Avenue at 905-725-1425

Ages served: toddler, preschool, kindergarten before and after school, school age before and after school, and full days for kindergarten and school age during school closures.

Village Union Early Learning and Child Care Centre, 155 Gibb Street at 289-928-6301

Ages served: kindergarten before and after school, school age before and after school, and full days for kindergarten and school age during school closures.

Pickering

Pickering Early Learning and Child Care Centre, 1262 Radom Street at 905-839-5831

Ages served: toddler and preschool

Sunderland

Sunderland Early Learning and Child Care Centre, 41 Albert Street South at 705-328-7171

Ages served: kindergarten before and after school, school age before and after school, and full days for kindergarten and school age during school closures.

Whitby

Whitby Early Learning and Child Care Centre, 501 Dunlop Street East at 905-668-4751

Ages served: toddler, preschool and kindergarten


Child's Age	Care Available	Meal Included	Cost
Infant 0 - 1 ½ years	Full day	Yes	$22.00
Toddler 1 ½ - 2 ½ years	Full day	Yes	$21.97
Preschool 2 ½ - 6 years	Part time morning or afternoon	No	$14.18
Preschool 2 ½ - 6 years	Part time morning or afternoon	Yes	$15.83
Preschool 2 ½ - 6 years	Full day	Yes	$20.32
Nursery School 2 ½ - 4 years (Sunderland only)	Morning or afternoon session	No	$12
Kindergarten 3.8 - 5 years	Before school	No	$12
Kindergarten 3.8 - 5 years	After school	No	$12
Kindergarten 3.8 - 5 years	Before and after school	No	$12.29
Kindergarten and school age 3.8 - 6.1 years	Full day	No	$17.48
Kindergarten and school age 6.2 - 12 years	Full day	No	$37.00
School age 6 - 12 years	Before school	No	$16
School age 6 - 12 years	After school	No	$20
School age 6 - 12 years	Before school and After school	No	$26

The Region of Durham is committed to providing excellent customer service by ensuring a respectful, equitable and harassment-free workplace and space for employees and customers. The Region has adopted a Public Code of Conduct Policy which outlines expectations for appropriate behaviour by all individuals when interacting with Regional Staff, Members of Regional Council, and other patrons and users of Regional facilities and services. All customers and employees of the Region of Durham are entitled to a respectful and harassment-free environment at all of our facilities and public spaces.