Find the right daycare in Etobicoke
This guide helps Etobicoke parents make a confident childcare decision, from Mimico to The Kingsway to Rexdale.
2026
Updated Guide
What Etobicoke parents are looking for
Most families searching for a daycare in Etobicoke want more than "just a spot." They want:
- A safe, licensed environment where their child is known and cared for
- Educators who are responsive, warm, and consistent
- A daily rhythm that supports healthy development
- Clear communication about what's happening each day
- A location that works with their commute and schedule
This site helps you evaluate programs based on what matters most, beyond availability or price.
Everything you need to make a confident choice
Practical information, honest perspective, and tools to help you find the right fit.
How to Choose a Daycare
Understand what to prioritize when evaluating programs
Read guideCWELCC Explained
The truth beyond the $10/day headline
Read guideSubsidized Daycare vs. Private
When premium early education makes sense
Read guideTour Checklist
Copy/paste questions for every visit
Read guideAge Guide
What changes at each developmental stage
Read guideNeighbourhoods
Daycare considerations by area
Read guideEtobicoke neighbourhoods at a glance
Etobicoke spans from the Humber River west to Mississauga, and from Lake Ontario north to Steeles Avenue. Each area has its own character.
Full Neighbourhoods GuideSouth Etobicoke
Mimico, Long Branch, New Toronto, Humber Bay
Waterfront communities with growing condo developments. Good transit via GO stations. High demand for infant/toddler spaces.
Central Etobicoke
The Kingsway, Islington Village, Sunnylea, Eatonville
Established family neighbourhoods with mature trees and strong school catchments. Mix of home daycares and centre-based programs.
North Etobicoke
Rexdale, Thistletown, Albion, West Humber
More affordable housing, culturally diverse communities. Generally shorter waitlists and strong community programs.
How to find licensed daycare in Toronto
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Start your search early
Waitlists run 12-24 months for popular programs.
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Tour multiple programs
Use our checklist to compare consistently.
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Learn about options
Decide if basic childcare or a comprehensive offering fits your family.
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Apply for fee subsidy
If you need financial help, apply as early as possible.
Looking for an uncompromising approach?
Some families want more than standard daycare: intentional learning environments, specialist-led enrichment, and a premium experience designed around early childhood development.