In Ontario, there are various ways to access government-subsidized (regulated) child care, and this creates a disparity between licensed home-based care and licensed daycare centres. Licensed home-based care is typically provided in the home of the caregiver, and therefore has smaller group sizes that create a more family-like feel. On the other hand, daycare centres operate from larger facilities, have structured programs, and employ multiple Educators. What Is the Difference Between Licensed Home Child Care and Daycare Centers? In Ontario, all licensed home-based child care providers and daycare centres must follow the same regulations for health, safety, and program standards set out by the CCYA (Child Care and Early Years Act). The differences between the two types of care are very different: A licensed home child care provider offers care in their own home and is supervised by a licensed home child care agency; these providers care for small groups of children, creating a fam...