Child Care Information for Families

We offer programs that support families and foster healthy child development. We also monitor and license child care (also known as "daycare") facilities across the province.

Programs and resources

• Child Care Directory
  The Government of Nova Scotia licenses child care facilities throughout the province. This directory lets you search for facilities by name and/or location, and shows whether a facility currently meets its licensing requirements.
• Child Care Subsidy
  This program assists eligible families with their child care expenses to enable them to work, pursue employment, attend school, and cope with family crisis.
• Early Intervention Program Information
  These programs are designed for children who are at risk of poor developmental outcomes.
• Supported Child Care for Children with Special Needs
  This program helps families of children with special needs have access to child care in their own communities

Related information

• Influenza (H1/N1 Flu) Toolkit (PDF) Provided by the Department of Health Promotion and Protection
• Amendments to Nova Scotia’s Day Care Regulations Consultation Summary
• Child care information for providers/operators
• Early Childhood Education Training
• Day Care Act
• Day Care Regulations
• Consultation document: Amendments to Nova Scotia's Day Care Regulations
• The Early Learning and Child Care Plan (ELCC)
• ELCC Plan Brochure (PDF)
• Child Care Connection NS