The NWT's Early Learning and Child Care Act (Act) and Early Learning and Child Care Regulations set out the minimum standards that must be met in a licensed early learning and child care program (licensed program) to ensure the safety, well-being, and developmental needs of children are met.

How to get a license

Under the Act, a license is required to operate a licensed program that provides care for 4 or more children.

To become a licensed child care provider in the NWT, contact the Early Childhood Consultant in your region. They will take you through the steps you need to prepare and apply for a license.

Rules for operating a licensed program

• Early Learning and Child Care Act
• Early Learning and Child Care Regulations

Funding

• Child Care Fee Reduction
• Five-Year Retention Funding
• Health and Safety Funding for Family Day Homes
• Home-based Operating Funding
• New Child Care Spaces Fund for Family Day Homes

Forms

• Online Directory Profile Form
• Statement of Outstanding Criminal Charges