Charles Street Neighbourhood
Child Care Resources
University Family Housing does not provide child care, but there are many child care resources available, listed below.
Childcare on Charles
The University of Toronto Child Care on Charles, located at 35 Charles St W., is a well-rated day care operated by George Brown College. Student families living here have first priority to place their children when spaces are available, and fee subsidy is provided for those eligible.
Prospective Charles Street Residence families should put their name on the waiting list well before they need a space. Those requiring subsidy should apply via the City of Toronto Children’s Services website.
Given the waitlist and student residents’ priority status, you are not permitted to keep your children in the Childcare Centre on Charles for more than 3 months after moving out. Upon submitting your notice to vacate, please notify the daycare of your move.
Financial Assistance (Subsidized Spaces)
The Centre operates under provincial license and has a purchase of service contract with the City of Toronto Children’s Services Division that provides fee subsidy for eligible parent/guardians. Parent/guardians wishing to investigate and apply for subsidy must make these arrangements well in advance of the time of registration of their child at the Centre.
Children’s Services has a separate waiting list of their own.
Please refer to the City of Toronto Children’s Services website: http://www.toronto.ca/children/ for more information.
For information on U of T financial assistance for students with children please refer to the Family Care Office, Student Financial Aid
Family Care Office
The Family Care Office supports U of T students, staff, faculty, librarians, postdoctoral fellows, and their families with family care related questions or concerns.
They provide information on a variety of topics including:
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy/Parental leave planning
- Childcare and Backup Childcare
- Childcare subsidy
- Schools
- Babysitters, including a UofT Community Babysitter Listing
- Networking with other students with families
Book a virtual appointment with Helen Reddy-Katz, Family Care Advisor, or visit her Drop-In Office Hours – Thursdays, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, in the lobby of 35 Charles St W
Babysitting
University of Toronto’s Family Care Office maintains a listing of babysitters that is available to current students, post-docs and their partners.
If you are interested in offering babysitting, please contact the Family Care Office at 416-978-0951 or family.care@utoronto.ca or visit their office on campus at 214 College St., Room 103 (Close to the St.George St. Entrance of the building).