Registration Process

Step 1: Register with City of Ottawa
Early Beginnings uses the Child Care Registry through the City of Ottawa. Due to our extensive waiting list, we encourage you to add your name as early as possible.


Register on City of Ottawa Child Care Registry


Step 2: We'll Contact You
When a space becomes available, we consult the Registry and contact families based on waitlist priority.


Step 3: Schedule a Visit
Meet our team, tour our daycare facilities, and see our programs in action.

What to Expect

Before Your Child Starts:
✅ Complete enrollment forms
✅ Provide medical and emergency contact information
✅ Discuss dietary needs and allergies
✅ Review our Program Statement
✅ Meet your child's educators

Daily Communication:
✅ Face-to-face updates during drop-off and pick-up
✅ Email communication with Director
✅ Parent-teacher meetings twice yearly
✅ Photos and observations shared via email and app
✅ Open-door policy for questions and concerns

FAQ's

What are your fees?

$22.00 per day for all age groups (Effective January 1, 2025)


Early Beginnings is enrolled in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program, making quality childcare affordable for all families.

Do you offer part-time care?

No, Early Beginnings does not offer part-time daycare programs.

What are your hours of operation?

Morning Drop-Off: 7:30 am - 9:30 am

To achieve our goal of active learning it is important that the children be present during the main program. We ask that all children are here by 9:30 am at the latest, so they can benefit from all that our program has to offer, with the exception of doctor appointments and other unforeseen circumstances.

Drop-offs during rest time are not permitted as it is disruptive.

Afternoon Pickup: By 5:30 pm

Late Policy:
Early Beginnings closes at 5:30. If a child is picked up later than 5:30, the parent will be asked to sign a late sheet and given a written copy of our late policy. After 3 late pickups, the parents will be charged $50.00. For each late pick-up after that, they will be charged $20.00. If a child is continually picked up past our closing time, the parents will be contacted by the Director and possibly discharged if the situation cannot be resolved.

Do you provide food?

Yes, we provide nutritious kosher breakfast snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks daily. All meals are nut-free.

How do you handle allergies?

All meals are nut-free. Our on-site chef will provide food substitutions for children with allergies, food sensitivities, or dietary restrictions.

What should my child bring?

At least one complete change of clothes, clearly labeled.

  • Shirts
  • Pants
  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Warm Sweater

Outdoor Clothing

  • Snow Suit (seasonal)
  • Rain Jacket (seasonal)
  • Rain Pants (seasonal)
  • Hats
  • Mittens (seasonal)
  • Scarf (seasonal)

Indoor & outdoor shoes

  • Running Shoes
  • Winter Boots (seasonal)Rain boots (seasonal)

Misc

  • Blanket for nap time
  • Stuffed toy for nap time, if needed
  • For children not yet toilet-trained: diapers and wipes.