Essex has 980 children under age 5 and 625 licensed childcare spaces. This results in a childcare coverage ratio of 64%, meaning families are likely to face significant waitlists.
This page tracks licensed childcare capacity and demand indicators for Essex to help parents, planners, and policymakers understand childcare availability in the region.
| Name | Address | Postal Code | Licensed Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery School-Based Childcare Program Of Kingsville Inc. | 2651 County Road 12 | N8M 2X6 | 76 |
| Discovery School-Based Childcare Program Of Kingsville Inc. - St. Anthony'S Site | 166 Center Street | N0R 1G0 | 16 |
| First Steps Child Care Centre-Essex | 169 Irwin Avenue | N8M 2T4 | 60 |
| Harrow Day Care Inc. | 243 Mcaffee Street | N0R 1G0 | 111 |
| Lasalle Day Care Services Inc. (Wee Watch) | 185 Oak Drive | N8M 3C6 | 35 |
| Once Upon A Time Child Care Centre - Holy Name | 200 Fairview Avenue | N8M 1Y1 | 52 |
| Story Book Early Learning Centre | 70 Brien Avenue | N8M 2N8 | 111 |
| Story Book Early Learning Centre - Essex Public School Site | 72 Brien Avenue | N8M 2N8 | 86 |
| Ymca Child Care Centre - Harrow Site | 400 Centre Street | N0R 1G0 | 78 |