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A smile on each child’s face…every day.

Building relationships is at the core of what we do. In our playful and caring environments, we support each child’s self-discovery and their growing connections to others and nature; we foster communities where everyone belongs.  Providing licensed childcare in Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County since 1983.

How it works

  1. 1. Are we the right fit for your family?

    Learn more about our licensed, play-based, outdoor focused programs, caring educators, and warm, inclusive environments. We provide infant, toddler, preschool, before and after school, and summer camp programs; programs do vary by location.

  2. 2. Find a location.

    Our programs are located in Toronto (North York), across York Region and Simcoe County. On our easy-to-use map page, find all locations that offer your preferred childcare program and click on the location most convenient to you. On the location page, see more details (hours, contact info) and join the waitlist.

  3. 3. Learn more.

    Our Resource page provides families with more insight to how we deliver our programs. See Upper Canada Child Care operational policies, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Family Handbook, Program Statement, sample menus, and subsidy information.

Play-based learning, inquiry, and the importance of time spent outdoors is central to all UCCC childcare programs.

Benefits of UCCC childcare programs include improved:

  • Self-confidence
  • Self-regulation
  • Resilience
  • Engagement
  • Skill development (problem solving, gross and fine motor, language, etc.)
  • Academic outcomes
Child outdoors in nature, holding a stick and reaching up to touch a tree.

UCCC has been providing high quality, licensed, non-profit childcare programs for ages 3 months to 12 years since 1983.


We’re Near You!

Find a child care centre near you

Located in York Region, Toronto, and Simcoe County.

Our clients have rated UCCC 4.5/5 on our 2024-2025 Family Satisfaction Survey.

Our child care programs, summer camp, and forest school are child-centered and inquiry based.