WORKING TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Welcome to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Child Care Information page!
The OCDSB is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario servicing 77,000 students within our 115 elementary schools and 26 secondary schools. The OCDSB recognizes the importance of quality child care and we strive to ensure that we are offering responsive, caring, flexible, safe and nurturing child care options to suit your family's child care needs.
The OCDSB prides itself on offering care through a combination of district run programs as well as entering into partnerships with third party providers who meet the legislative requirements set out by the Ministry of Education.
OCDSB Early Learning Centers
The OCDSB currently operates three Early Learning Centers offering childcare to toddler and preschool aged children. These programs offer high quality licensed child care options for our youngest learners in safe, nurturing environments.
As a licensed child care program in Ontario, we adhere to the Ministry of Education’s policy statement on programming and pedagogy (How Does Learning Happen?).
This is based upon four foundations to build on as a child continues in our care: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement and Expression. Throughout this journey, we view all children, parents/caregivers and educator teams as competent, capable, curious and rich in potential."
The Early Learning Center Programs operated by the Ottawa Carleton District School Board are licensed to operate by the Ministry of Education. The OCDSB holds the child care license and is bound by the Child Care and Early Years Act, which sets out the standards that must be met in child care centers.
The funding to operate is provided through parent fees and a Purchase of Service Agreement with the City of Ottawa, which provides subsidies to families who meet the requirements.