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Contact us – For parents and families

Contact the Ministry of Education and Childcare with questions about childcare.

Childcare Connect

Childcare Connect is a free helpline for all your childcare questions.

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Call Childcare Connect toll free: 1-844-644-5165

Email: [email protected]

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed daily from 12 pm to 1 pm, closed statutory holidays)

You can call to:

  • report incidents, concerns or complaints related to a childcare program (learn more about how to file a report)
  • learn about childcare options in your area (for example, daycares, preschools, family day homes and out-of-school care)
  • understand the difference between licensed and unlicensed childcare to make an informed decision
  • get help finding a licensed program that fits your family’s needs
  • ask questions about your provider’s optional services and fees
  • check if an unlicensed provider has received a stop order in the past 24 months
  • ask any other childcare-related questions

For questions about subsidy, contact the Childcare Subsidy team directly.

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