Regional Early Learning and Child Care Centres
Regional Early Learning and Child Care Centres
The Region of Durham operates seven 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.
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. Read our ELCC Parent Survey Comparison Summary for an overview of our 2021 and 2022 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.
Region of Durham Early Learning and Child Care video
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.
Opening September 2023
- Village Union Early Learning and Child Care Centre, 155 Gibb Street
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: nursery school, 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 |
$24.57 |
|
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 |
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