Brandon has many daytime options that include childcare facilities, licensed and unlicensed in-home childcare. An online childcare search tool allows parents to gather information about licensed childcare services that will meet their needs, including information on locations and the availability of spaces, 24-hours a day. The childcare search tool can be accessed at www.gov.mb.ca/childcare. The site also features a childcare cost and subsidy estimator; people can apply for a subsidy online. In addition, prospective childcare workers can apply online for classification and licensed childcare providers can post information about their facilities and access a range of professional tools online.

Brandon residents were the first to be offered the chance to utilize a centralized childcare registration system. The registry allows parents to enter information about their child(ren) and their care requirements just once. Their names will then be added to the wait list of as many child-care facilities as they choose.

The system is based on a proven model that has been used successfully in Sudbury, Ontario. Extra features and functions have been specifically added to suit Manitobans. Parents in Brandon can register online at www.manitoba.ca/onlinechildcareregistry or call 1-888-213-4754 (toll-free).

Following is a list of Registered Child Care and Nursery School/Pre-School centres available in Brandon.