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40% of families seeking daycare placements have been put on a waitlist, with an average wait time of 6 months; 13% of those families waited 1 year or longer to secure care. Families that use full-time childcare pay an average of $320 a week for one child – that's $16,686 annually.

A typical daycare center is open from something like 6 or 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Sometimes it's even open on weekends, although at reduced hours.

What To Know About Starting Your Baby at Daycare. Most babies can start at daycare as early as 6 weeks old. Here's what to know about sending your infant to daycare.

The Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care ( CWELCC ) system will: give families access to more affordable and high-quality child care options. help lower child care fees for parents of children under the age of six. increase child care spaces.

The period of adaptation usually lasts from two to four weeks depending on the age and temperament of the child. Some toddlers, however, can need up to 2 months to adjust to their new environment and to feel safe with the educator.

The Ottawa Child Care Registry and Waitlist is an online application for parents looking for licensed child care. Parents can: Choose from home-based care, centre-based care, school care and or nursery/pre-school care. Apply for full fee (Registry) or fee subsidy (Waitlist) by completing just one application.

It is common for children to cry during the first few days of attending a new daycare. This can be especially true if they are in a new environment, away from their parents. Most children will adjust to their new surroundings within a week or two.