Child Care

Child care programs

We offer a number of child care options right at your neighbourhood Ottawa Catholic School. With licensed child care, before and after-school programs, or play-based drop-in programs for little ones, we have programs to support the needs of all families.

Before and after-school Extended Day Program (EDP)

Our Extended Day Program offers your child a fun, safe, welcoming environment focusing on educational and recreational activities before and/or after school. Our daily programming may include arts & crafts, sports, and drama.

You can register your child in our morning, afternoon, or both programs for 2-5 consecutive days a week.

On regular school days, our morning program operates from 7:00 am until regular school-yard supervision begins. Our afternoon program starts following school dismissal until 6:00 pm. We will only operate on PD days and March Break if there is enough interest to warrant running the program, and in that case, our program runs from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Spaces are limited and fees for full days will be charged separately.

Extended Day Program Fees

• Morning program $9.75 per day
• Afternoon program $12.75 per day
• Full day (PD days and March Break) $35

New students

Complete this form to request a space in the Extended Day Program at your child’s school. Note there is a two-week waiting period between completing the new admission request and starting the program.

Existing students

Use the EDP Parent Portal to update your personal information.

Extended Day Program at your local Ottawa Catholic school

We offer an Extended Day Program at the following OCSB schools:

Licensed Child Care

Some of our schools have programs operated by the Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation. Learn more about the 20 licensed child care facilities offering Kindergarten and school-age programs with flexible care options. Some programs also offer toddler and preschool programs.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

EarlyON centres offer free, high-quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals.

We have six EarlyON Child and Family Centres at the Ottawa Catholic School Board. This drop-in program is for children (0 to 6 years old) and their parents/caregivers. It is completely free of charge! Join us as we learn through play, focusing on literacy, numeracy, school readiness, and learn about community resources.

Sign up for a spot at your local EarlyON Centre!