Legislation and Licensing

Opening, operating and delivering family or centre-based child care requires in-depth knowledge of provincial or territorial government legislation and regulations. This section contains links to information that will help employers and early childhood educators ensure they are providing child care services that meet the requirements in their province and territory.

Alberta
Department: Children's Services
Location: Edmonton, AB
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British Columbia
Department: Ministry of Health Services
Location: Victoria, BC
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Manitoba
Department: Family Services and Housing
Location: Winnipeg, MB
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New Brunswick
Department: Family and Community Services
Location: Fredericton, NB
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Department: Ministry of Health and Community Services
Location: St. John's, NL
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Northwest Territories
Department: Education, Culture and Employment
Location: Yellowknife, NT
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Nova Scotia
Department: Community Services
Location: Halifax, NS
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Nunavut
Department: Education
Location: Iqaluit, NU
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Ontario
Department: Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Location: Toronto, ON
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Prince Edward Island
Department: Education
Location: Charlottetown, PE
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Québec
Department: Family and Childcare Services
Location: Québec, QC
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Saskatchewan
Department: Community Resources and Employment
Location: Regina, SK
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Yukon
Department: Child Care Services
Location: Whitehorse, YT
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