Child Care Toronto

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Toronto 2283. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 12 Centres Pop: 6,155
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Toronto / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
5
1,066
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
413
67,987
Population
Total Population
6,155
2,991,745
Per Place
Persons Per Place
14.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
298
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.72
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,531
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.71
6.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$131
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
140
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Toronto Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Toronto?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 12 child care centres in Toronto. Of these, 5 centres provide Long Day Care offering 413 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 140 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 1,531 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Toronto service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Toronto as at February 2026 stands at a total of 6,155 people, of this 298 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Toronto?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Toronto was assessed as having 5,973 people with 295 of these (4.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Toronto has experienced population growth of approximately 182 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Toronto compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Toronto, our latest analysis shows there are 0.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in Toronto relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Toronto average $131, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Toronto and Rest of NSW?

In Toronto, there are 3.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6.2 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Toronto?

The average LDC in Toronto was approved 13 years ago, while across Rest of NSW the typical centre approval is 13 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Toronto?

No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant driver of child care demand.

Who would typically use analysis such as this?

Childcare operators, developers, investors and financiers would typically conduct a thorough child care supply and demand analysis (SDA) on Toronto before allocating the significant amount of capital required. Boundary-based analysis such as this is often used as an initial guide however, and analysis would be undertaken on the specific site adopting a radial, travel time, or custom catchment to take into account nearby competition and demand drivers that would influence a centre's performance.

Comprehensive Demographic Analysis

Understanding child care demand requires deep analysis of population growth trends, dwelling supply forecasts, and workforce participation rates. Our detailed suburb profiles provide the complete demographic picture, including census data, building approvals, migration patterns, and economic indicators that drive child care demand in each area.

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