Group centre
Little Saplings Childcare Centre
3250 Airport, Timmins, ON
Open until 17:30
Ages not on file
5.0 from 3 Google reviews
Record updated Sep 10, 2026
Licensed Daycares in Timmins, ON
14 licensed childcare providers, 13 group centres and 1 licensed family home, regulated by the Ministry of Education (Ontario).
14licensed providersMinistry of Education register
10publish hours
2with five or more reviews
Timmins has 14 licensed programmes. 2 carry a public Google rating with five or more reviews. 10 publish their hours.
What the register shows for Timmins
Opening hours
10 of the 14 programmes listed in Timmins publish both an opening and a closing time (71%). 7 of those 10 open at or before 07:00 (70%). 5 of those 10 close at 18:00 or later (50%). The most common opening time is 06:00, published by 5 programmes, and the most common closing time is 18:00, published by 5 programmes.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education. MapleCub counts what the register publishes and nothing else.
14 listings found
Daycare listings in Timmins
Group centre
Stork's Child Care
686 College Street, Timmins, ON
Open until 17:30
Ages not on fileFrench language
5.0 from 3 Google reviews
Record updated Sep 10, 2026
Friends Forever Childcare
571 571 Pine Street, Timmins, ON
Open until 17:00
Ages not on file
4.5 from 8 Google reviews
Record updated Sep 2, 2026
Precious Children Daycare Centre
98 Mountjoy Street, Timmins, ON
Open until 18:00
Ages not on fileFrench language
4.2 from 10 Google reviews
Record updated Sep 13, 2026
Centre Éducatif Rayon De Soleil -Thériault
341 Thériault Boulevard, Timmins, ON
Open until 18:00
Ages not on fileFrench language
No public rating yet
Record updated Sep 2, 2026
Centre Éducatif Rayon De Soleil- Riverside
896 Riverside Drive, Timmins, ON
Open until 18:00
Ages not on fileFrench language
No public rating yet
Record updated Sep 2, 2026
Centre Éducatif Rayon De Soleil-St-Gérard
59 Sterling Avenue, Timmins, ON
Open until 18:00
Ages not on fileFrench language
No public rating yet
Record updated Sep 2, 2026
Centre Éducatif Rayon De Soleil-Timmins
145 St-Jean Rue, Timmins, ON
Open until 18:00
Ages not on fileFrench language
No public rating yet
Record updated Sep 2, 2026
Group centre
La Mosaic
484 Maple Street, Timmins, ON
Hours not published
Ages not on file
No public rating yet
Record updated Aug 27, 2026
Northern Treasures Licensed Home Child Care Program
500 Algonquin Boulevard, Timmins, ON
Hours not published
Ages not on fileFrench language
No public rating yet
Record updated Sep 2, 2026
Oppekehawso Wekamik Centre
179 Kirby Street, Timmins, ON
Open until 17:30
Ages not on file
No public rating yet
Record updated Sep 2, 2026
Group centre
YMCA, Pope Francis Early Learning Child Care Centre
387 Balsam Street, Timmins, ON
Hours not published
Ages not on file
No public rating yet
Record updated Sep 2, 2026
All 14 licensed daycares in Timmins
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Daycare & Childcare in Timmins
14
Licensed centres
4.68★
Avg Google rating
3
Rated 4.5+
Half of the licensed child care in Timmins runs in French: 7 of the 14 providers MapleCub tracks are flagged as French-language, a share few Ontario cities outside the East can match and a direct reflection of the city's francophone community. The market splits 13 centres to 1 licensed home daycare, and ratings hold up well: a 4.68 average against Ontario's 4.46, with Stork's Child Care and Little Saplings Childcare Centre both at 5.0 and Friends Forever Childcare at 4.5 across 8 reviews. Review counts are modest (the two 5.0s rest on 3 reviews each), so treat the scores as early signals. All 14 providers in our data are flagged as enrolled in CWELCC fee reductions.
🗓 Last updated: August 2026✓ Data verified against ON licensing records📊 Reviews from Google + parent submissions🏷 Reviewed by Kudzi K., Founder & Editor
What to know about childcare in Timmins
For francophone families, Timmins is one of the better-served markets in northern Ontario: seven French-language providers means genuine choice rather than a single default. Confirm with each whether programming is fully francophone or bilingual, and whether priority goes to French-speaking households (both vary in practice and our language flag does not capture the distinction).
The review base needs honest framing. Friends Forever's 4.5 across 8 reviews is the steadiest signal in town; Stork's and Little Saplings each hold a 5.0 on just 3 reviews, which is a good start and nothing more. In a northern market where most providers have thin public records, tours, references and a look at staff turnover will tell you more than the star column. The single licensed home daycare is the only home-based option in our dataset, so small-group seekers have a one-call list.
None of the 14 listings carries age-group data in our sources (the standard Ontario coverage gap), so infant availability has to be asked about directly, and in a 14-provider city serving Timmins plus Porcupine and the surrounding townships, under-18-month spots will be the pinch point. Every provider in our data is CWELCC-flagged; ask for the current reduced rate by age band when you call.
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Is there French-language child care in Timmins?
How many daycares are there in Timmins?
Which Timmins daycares are rated best?
Do Timmins daycares take infants?
Are Timmins daycares part of the $10-a-day program?
Tips for choosing childcare in Timmins
Verify Licensing
Confirm the centre holds a current provincial licence. A licence means the province checked baseline health, safety and staffing standards — it is a floor, not a ranking.
Read Parent Reviews
Reviews cover what an inspection report never will: what drop-off feels like, whether messages get answered, how long staff stay.
Ask About Curriculum
Ask what a Tuesday actually looks like. "Montessori" and "play-based" mean different things at different centres, so the daily schedule tells you more than the label does.
Consider Schedule Fit
Check the posted open and close times against your commute, not just your workday. Then ask what happens when you're late.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there French-language child care in Timmins?
Yes. 7 of the 14 licensed providers in our dataset are flagged as French-language, roughly half the market. Confirm with each whether programming is fully French or bilingual, and whether francophone families get enrolment priority.
How many daycares are there in Timmins?
MapleCub tracks 14 licensed providers: 13 centres and 1 licensed home daycare.
Which Timmins daycares are rated best?
Friends Forever Childcare has the steadiest record at 4.5 across 8 reviews. Stork's Child Care and Little Saplings Childcare Centre both hold 5.0 ratings, though each on only 3 reviews (promising but thin). The local average of 4.68 beats Ontario's 4.46.
Do Timmins daycares take infants?
Our data cannot say: none of the 14 listings publishes age-group licensing in the sources we track. Infant spots are typically the scarcest, so ask providers directly about under-18-month availability.
Are Timmins daycares part of the $10-a-day program?
All 14 providers in our dataset are flagged as CWELCC-enrolled, which reduces licensed fees under Ontario's child care agreement. Confirm the current rate for your child's age group with each provider.
How many daycares in Timmins publish their opening hours?
10 of the 14 licensed programmes MapleCub has on file in Timmins publish their hours. The rest have not listed opening and closing times, so call to confirm.
Ask about spots near you
We email the centre and ask whether they have room for your child's age group. If they answer, we send you what they said. We don't hold live vacancy data, and centres aren't obliged to reply.
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