Toronto. Children's Services

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Description
Provides eligible families with fee subsidies to help with the cost of licensed child care
  • operates over 40 child care centres
  • comprehensive database of over 1000 licensed child care centres and 21 home care agencies, including quality ratings, before and after school programs, and over 250 EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Support, information and online resources for operators of early learning and child care programs, including
  • opening a centre
  • service agreements such as fee subsidy contracts
  • policies and guidelines
  • financial and program supports
Call 311 or 416-338-8888, or visit website for complete contact information, hours of service, and map for Children's Services District Offices:

East Office
325 Milner Ave, 9th Fl, fax 416-397-0240

North Office
1118 Finch Ave W, Unit 4, fax 416-392-3450
Eligibility
Child care - Children birth-12 years Child care fee subsidy applicants: parents of children up to 12 years old, who must be working or attending school and must demonstrate financial need; some subsidies available for special need situations EaryON Child and Family Centres: parents/caregivers and their children, prenatal-6 years
Application Process
Call 311 for information on fee subsidy or City operated child care programs
  • fee subsidy application available online
City operated child care programs, full fee application available online
Visit website for Child Care Locator
View website for EarlyON Child and Family Centres Locator
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Office
416-338-8888 - Child care fee subsidy information
Office
311 - General information
Web Site
http://www.toronto.ca/community-people/children-parenting
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Metro Hall; 55 John St
10th Fl
Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Canada
Languages
English, French, Various languages at child care centres
Contact
Ryan Cato, Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-392-8128
Fees
Contact for details
Fee subsidies are available for eligible families
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Last Updated On
November 25, 2025
Last Verified On
November 25, 2025
Address
Metro Hall, 55 John St, 10th Fl
Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Cross street: University Ave and King St W;
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Accessibility
Metro Hall: Fully Accessible - Designated parking at entrance; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features; Easy access to elevator; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons
Child care centres vary, contact for details
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, extended hours may be available, call for information
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area