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Learn About and Apply for Licensed Child Care
OneList Bruce County is an online tool that helps to simplify the process of finding and applying for child care. OneList Bruce County is safe, secure, fast and convenient.
How do I apply?
Once your account has been activated, you will need to provide information about you and your family on the application form. The information you provide will be used to suggest child care options.
You may place your child’s name on as many lists as you choose. The child care provider will contact you when a space becomes available.
Click here for a full list of Bruce County childcare locations
Licensed child care programs must meet and maintain provincial standards set out in the Child Care & Early Years Act. Provincial standards provide for the health, safety and well-being of children.
A Guide to Choosing Quality Child Care in Bruce County
For more information about Child Care, visit the Ministry of Education website.
Child Care Choices
- Licensed Child Care Programs
- Part-time or full-time care
- Infants, toddlers, pre-school and school-aged children
- Licensed by the Ministry of Education
- Operate in a variety of locations including private buildings, community centres and schools
- Staff members include professionals with training in early childhood education
- Programs and activities designed for different stages of development and ages
Licensed Nursery School
- Part-time preschool programs
- Children aged 18 months to 5 years
- Licensed by the Ministry of Education
- Operate in a variety of locations
- Staff members include professionals with training in early childhood education
Licensed Bruce County Home Child Care Program
- Bruce County Home Child Care Program is licensed by the Ministry of Education
- Bruce County contracts and supports local individuals who offer child care out of their own home
- Part-time, full-time, before and after school, and extended hours of care
- Infants, toddlers, pre-school and school-aged children
If you are interested in licensed home child care, please select the County of Bruce in OneList and the Bruce County Home Child Care team will be in touch with you.
High Five Summer Program
- Children ages 4 to 12
- Program staff are trained and qualified.
- Fee subsidy availability
Click here for more information about the High Five Summer Program
Starting in January 2025, the maximum daily fee for children under 6 enrolled in Child Care Programs that are part of the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care system in Bruce County will be $22.00 per day.
- Children who turn 6 between January and June can receive reduced fees until June 30 of that year.
- Children who turn 6 between July 1 and December 31 can receive reduced fees until the end of the month they turn 6.
Am I eligible?
- Your child care provider is part of the CWELCC system
- You have a child under 6 years old
How do I apply?
You don’t need to apply for reduced fees Your fees will automatically be lowered.
Visit our Child Care Fee Subsidy page to learn more.