EarlyON Child and Family Centres (City of Toronto)
You likely qualify if: A parent or caregiver of a child aged 0 to 6.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Kids and child care
18 listings, each checked on its official page with the date. Free, no ads, no login.
Send to someone who needs thisBig Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto - Mentoring for children and youth
For: Children aged 7 to 16 whose parent or guardian lives in a Toronto 'M' postal code (or who are referred by...
The wait for an assessment is about 2 to 3 months; in Rexdale, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough a match usually takes 6 months to 1 year because of a shortage of mentors.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-925-8981Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Healthy Babies Healthy Children (Toronto Public Health): free home visits in pregnancy and the early years
You likely qualify if: Living in Toronto; Pregnant, or parenting a child 3 or younger; The child's legal guardian.
Open all year.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-338-7600Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Eye See Eye Learn (free eye exam and glasses for kindergarten children in Ontario)
You likely qualify if: Child in Junior or Senior Kindergarten; Lives in Ontario.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Leading to Reading: free reading and writing help for Grades 1 to 6 (Toronto Public Library)
You likely qualify if: Children in Grades 1 to 6; Can communicate in English; Reading and writing below grade level.
Apply any time; most parents apply in the fall.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Lower Child Care Fees (Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care System)
You likely qualify if: Families with a child under 6; At a licensed program enrolled in CWELCC.
No application and no deadline for the lower fee.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Regent Park Early Learning & Child Care Centre (City of Toronto)
You likely qualify if: Children 0 to 4 years old; Priority where possible for vulnerable families.
Each City-run child care program has a waitlist, so the City asks families to register early.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
After-School Recreation Care (ARC), City of Toronto Parks and Recreation
You likely qualify if: Children ages six to 12; In Grade 1 or six years old by the first day of the program.
Runs September 8, 2026 to June 18, 2027.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Ontario St. Child Care Centre (The Neighbourhood Group)
You likely qualify if: Children ages 0 to 4 years; Families who need full-day care.
No deadline.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Toronto Public Library – Programs for Kids & Families
You likely qualify if: A child, or a child's parent or caregiver.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-397-5981Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Child Care Fee Subsidy (City of Toronto)
You likely qualify if: Families living in Toronto, or moving here; Children up to 12 years old; Each parent works,...
There is a waitlist, so apply as soon as possible.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Individual Child Grants
Up to $300 a year
You likely qualify if: Child is 4 to 18 years old; Family income under the LICO limit; Up to $300 per child per year.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
KidSport Toronto
Up to $250 a year
You likely qualify if: Live in the City of Toronto; Family faces money barriers; Up to $250 per child per year.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Ontario adoption and legal custody subsidies (through your children's aid society)
$1,035 a month
You likely qualify if: Adopting or taking legal custody in Ontario; Child is in extended society care; Combined net...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
KickStart free soccer program for children (Toronto Community Housing and MLSE)
You likely qualify if: Children ages 6 to 14; Family lives in Toronto Community Housing (TCHC).
Registration for the fall 2026 program was due by Friday, September 11, 2026, and the program runs from Monday, September 14 to Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
YMCA of Greater Toronto - Free youth programs (Teen Nights, mentorship, youth leadership)
You likely qualify if: Youth in the Greater Toronto Area; Ages differ by program, from 11 to 24; Black Achievers:...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Pathways to Education - Toronto sites (Lawrence Heights, Regent Park, Rexdale, Scarborough Village)
You likely qualify if: High school students in grades 9 to 12; Living in a Pathways neighbourhood.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-787-6800Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
BGC St. Alban's Club - Free teen drop-in, homework help and youth volunteering
For: Youth Hub is for grade 7 and up, Learn On homework help and tutoring for grade 6 and up, basketball for ages 14...
Youth Hub runs Monday to Friday 3 to 6 PM; the Youth Volunteer Program runs on a seasonal basis.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-534-8461Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Everything above is from the official pages, with the date each one was read.