FTM - question about day care wait lists for 1 year old

[BlueRose]

What province are you in? If you are in Ontario. GET ON WAITING LISTS NOW. With the new rules we can ONLY have two child under the age of 2years of age at a time (on the property). The new law has just come into affect (aug 31, 2015) It is already making it very hard for some families in some area to get care. In other areas it isn't so bad yet, but will be within the next 6 months to a year.

[lplplp]

If you are looking for a home daycare in Ontario, as BlueRose mentioned, the government has put some new restrictions on home daycare providers which has limited the spaces available for children under the age of 2. It is becoming increasingly more difficult for parents to find a space for their one year olds. I would suggest to start looking shortly after the baby is born. However, keep in mind that a lot of providers will not know if they will have a space that far in advance. I think it's still better to start looking early though. There could be some providers that know they have a child leaving around when you need care to begin (a mom could be going on Mat leave and taking her older child out of the daycare, for example). You don't want to miss out on a space with a good provider as the spaces for one year olds will fill fast when they become available.