Finding reliable childcare is one of the biggest challenges families in Thunder Bay face. As a Licensed Home Child Care Agency for the District (in partnership with TBDSSAB since 2022), Our Kids Count coordinates and oversees home-based daycare providers across the city, connecting families with quality, regulated care. We also offer short-term emergency childcare for parents who need flexibility.
Whether you're looking for care or interested in becoming a licensed provider, we can help.
Flexible, short-term childcare for parents who need time to run an errand, attend an appointment, or simply take a breath. Scheduling is flexible and arranged around your needs. Funded by United Way.
Contact: Alison · 807-346-6865 | Meghan · meghan@ourkidscount.ca · 807-346-6863
Our own licensed daycare, right here at 704 McKenzie Street — offering toddler and preschool spaces with reduced fees through the CWELCC program.
We're the Licensed Home Child Care Agency for the District of Thunder Bay, overseeing a network of licensed home daycare providers across the city. Looking for home-based care, or interested in becoming a licensed provider yourself? Find everything you need here.
Every licensed childcare centre in Thunder Bay — including ours — is coordinated through one shared, district-wide waitlist. One application gets you on the list for any licensed provider in the city, including our Early Learning Centre and our home child care providers.
