Registration Information
Demand for spaces at the ELC is high. Families interested in the program are encouraged to register their child on the wait list through the city of Ottawa Child Care Registry and Waitlist as soon as possible.
Registered Early Childhood Educators provide a play-based, emergent curriculum for;
- 10 infants (6 weeks-18 months),
- 15 toddlers (18 – 30 months),
- 24 preschoolers (30 months – 4 years, pre-kindergarten)
Waitlist Information
The mandate of the centre is to prioritize spaces for full time students and staff at Algonquin College. Effective July 1, 2025 the allocation is 85% of the spaces for full time students and 15% for full time staff and faculty. For more detailed information about the waitlist policy, please fill out the Contact Us Link or view our Parent Handbook on the Parent Information page.
City of Ottawa
City of Ottawa manages the ELC waitlist through the Child Care Registry Waitlist which can be accessed at City of Ottawa Waitlist. If you are a full time student or staff of Algonquin College, please indicate your affiliation to the College on the waitlist application.
****AC STAFF AND STUDENTS: PLEASE CONTACT THE ELC TO PRIORITIZE YOUR APPLICATION****
Important Information About Fees & Subsidy
The Early Learning Centre is participating in the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care System.
Please note that the fees listed below include all meals. Families are required to provide diapers, cream and sunscreen.
Fees (Effective January 1, 2025)
- Infants: $22.00 per day
- Toddlers: $22.00 per day
- Preschool: $22.00 per day
For additional information please visit the Child Care Subsidy information page provided by the City of Ottawa.