How do I find daycare near me in Toronto?

Use our interactive map to search for licensed daycare centers near your location in Toronto. Enter your address or postal code to find childcare options within your preferred distance.

Are all daycare centers on your platform licensed?

Yes, we only list licensed childcare centers that are regulated by the Province of Ontario and meet all safety and quality standards.

What is CWELCC and how do I find participating daycares?

CWELCC (Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care) is a program that provides reduced-fee childcare. Use our filters to find daycare centers that participate in the CWELCC program.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Daycare Radar, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our daycare search and tracking service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name and email address (when you create an account)
Phone number (for SMS notifications, optional)
Children's information (names, birthdates for age-appropriate search)
Location data (for nearby daycare search)

Usage Information

Search queries and filters used
Daycare centers you view or favorite
Alert preferences and notification settings
Contact logs and notes you create

Technical Information

IP address and browser information
Device type and operating system
Page views and click patterns
Error logs and performance data

How We Use Your Information

Provide personalized daycare search results based on your location and preferences
Send notifications about changes to daycares you're tracking
Maintain your waitlist applications and contact history
Improve our service through analytics and user feedback
Communicate important updates about our service
Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries

Data Protection & Security

Security Measures

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Secure authentication with industry-standard protocols
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Third-Party Services

City of Toronto Open Data

Daycare information is sourced from the City of Toronto's Open Data Catalogue, which is publicly available information.

Google Services

We use Google Maps API for location services and address autocomplete. Google's privacy policy applies to these services.

Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how our service is used and to improve user experience.

Your Rights

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from notifications and marketing communications
Restriction: Limit how we process your personal information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Daycare Radar

Email: privacy@daycareradar.ca

Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email and by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.