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Daycares in Kitchener, ON: 94 licensed centres

94 licensed child care centres in Kitchener (Waterloo Region), from the Ontario child care licensing snapshot. Of the centres, 42 offer full-day care (6+ hours), 21 half-day programs and 68 before- or after-school care. The licensing data doesn’t list age groups or CWELCC ($22/day) enrolment, so ask each centre about infant, toddler and preschool spaces. Waterloo Region has one central application, OneList Waterloo Region (up to 7 programs per child). Open on the map →

Data: Ontario child care licensing snapshot, dated August 31, 2026 · Last refreshed on WaitlistWise: October 21, 2026.

Quick facts

How many licensed daycares are in Kitchener?

94 licensed child care centres in Kitchener, according to the Ontario child care licensing snapshot dated August 31, 2026.

Do Kitchener daycares cost $22/day?

The Ontario licensing data does not say which Kitchener centres are enrolled in CWELCC, so ask each centre. Under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system, since January 1, 2025 base fees for eligible children under 6 in CWELCC-enrolled programs are capped at $22/day (Government of Ontario, ontario.ca/page/canada-ontario-early-years-and-child-care-agreement).

How do daycare and preschool waitlists work in Kitchener?

All licensed child care in Waterloo Region is applied for online through OneList Waterloo Region, up to 7 programs per child. Each program manages its own waitlist, and you need to log in every 60 days to keep your profile active. Official source: https://onelistwaterlooregion.ca/

How do I get child care fee subsidy in Kitchener?

Apply to Region of Waterloo Child Care Subsidy (https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/programs-and-services/children-and-youth/child-care-and-early-learning/help-paying-for-child-care/), phone 519-575-4400 (Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). You can apply up to six months (26 weeks) before care starts, and you don’t need a confirmed space to apply. You must live in Waterloo Region and have an eligible reason such as work or school. Early Years and Child Care Navigators can help: 519-741-8585 ext. 3008.

Which Kitchener child care centres offer full-day care?

Of 94 centres in the licensing snapshot, 42 offer full-day care (6+ hours), 21 half-day programs and 68 before- or after-school care. Use the list below or the map to see each one.

Which postal areas do these Kitchener listings cover?

Postal code areas (first three characters) in this list: N2A, N2B, N2C, N2E, N2G, N2H, N2K, N2M, N2N, N2P, N2R.

Child care help in Kitchener (Waterloo Region)

Fee subsidy: Region of Waterloo Child Care Subsidy, phone 519-575-4400 (Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). You can apply up to six months (26 weeks) before care starts, and you don’t need a confirmed space to apply. You must live in Waterloo Region and have an eligible reason such as work or school. Early Years and Child Care Navigators can help: 519-741-8585 ext. 3008.

How waitlists work here: All licensed child care in Waterloo Region is applied for online through OneList Waterloo Region, up to 7 programs per child. Each program manages its own waitlist, and you need to log in every 60 days to keep your profile active. Official finder: OneList Waterloo Region.

$22/day: Since January 1, 2025, base fees for eligible children under 6 in CWELCC-enrolled programs are capped at $22/day (ontario.ca). Not every centre is enrolled; ask each one.

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Last checked: October 13, 2026. Rules and phone numbers change; confirm with the official source links.