Ancaster Early Learning & Child Care Centre | Toronto Licensed Child Care

Ancaster Early Learning & Child Care Centre is a licensed centre-based child care facility in Toronto operating for 46.8 years.

Overview

#14 Ontario Rank

#5 Toronto Rank (of 990)

46.8 Years Operating

30+ years Experience Level

Ontario Rank #14 of 6,252 compares this facility with all active licensed child care facilities in Ontario. Toronto Rank #5 of 990 compares it with active licensed facilities in Toronto. Ranks are based on years since the original licence issue date; they are a stability proxy, not an inspection score, quality rating, or parent review score.

Services & Programs

Care Options

Full Day

Facility Type

Centre-Based

Language

English

Age Range

0 to 4 years; infant, toddler, and preschool programs

Program Details

Public City of Toronto early learning and child care centre at Wilson and Dufferin in York Centre; participates in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system and may offer child care fee subsidy support. The City profile lists quality ratings of 4.92/5 for infant, 4.77/5 for toddler, and 4.83/5 for preschool programs. Staff languages include French, Italian, Portuguese, Sign Language, Spanish, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino), and Tamil, with catered food and halal, peanut-free, pork-free, and vegetarian menu options listed by the City.

Hours

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday for Toronto Early Learning and Child Care Services centres

Licensing Information

Licensee: City Of Toronto
Licensed Since: May 22, 1979
Years Operating: 46.8 years
Capacity: 59 licensed early-years spaces: 10 infant, 25 toddler, and 24 preschool spaces
Waitlist: City of Toronto profile updated April 18, 2026 lists an infant vacancy, with no current toddler or preschool vacancies; families should contact the centre directly because vacancies change regularly
Region: City of Toronto

Location & Contact

Address: 45 Ancaster Road, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1S7
City: Toronto
Postal Code: M3K 1S7
Phone: 416-392-5064
Official Page: Visit website
Region: City of Toronto

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Data Sources

Licensing Data: Licensed Child Care Facilities in Ontario — Ontario Ministry of Education, Open Data Ontario
Program Details: City of Toronto - Ancaster Early Learning & Child Care Centre
Licence: Open Government Licence – Ontario
Ranking Method: Ranked by years since original licence issue date — longer-operating facilities rank higher as a proxy for stability and trust