Daycare Spaces Available in Newmarket - October, 2026
Full-Time and Part-Time Childcare Options
- Full-time childcare available.
- Part-time care may be available, with a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Private childcare rates based on schedule and current availability.
- Healthy lunch and two snacks included.
- Monday to Friday care.
- Small-group home daycare in Newmarket.
- Maximum group size of five children.
- Led by an experienced Early Childhood Educator.
Looking for childcare starting October?
Tell us your child’s age, preferred start date and the days you need care. We’ll confirm current availability and childcare rates before you make any commitment.
A space is only secured once the enrollment requirements are completed.
A Smaller Daycare Can Make a Big Difference
Choosing childcare is about much more than finding an available space.
Some children thrive in large, busy environments. Others feel more comfortable in a smaller setting where the people, routines and surroundings quickly become familiar.
Diana Daycare offers a small-group home daycare environment in Newmarket, with a maximum group size of five children.
For families looking for something more personal than a larger childcare setting, a small group can offer some meaningful advantages.
More Individual Attention
With fewer children in the group, Diana has more opportunities throughout the day to interact individually with each child.
This makes it easier to notice when a child needs reassurance, encouragement, help with an activity or simply a little extra attention.
It also allows Diana to become familiar with each child’s personality, interests, routines and comfort cues.
One Familiar Caregiver Throughout the Day
Children see the same caregiver each day, from morning drop-off through afternoon pickup.
That consistency can be especially valuable for toddlers and children entering daycare for the first time.
Instead of adjusting to several different caregivers throughout the day, children have the opportunity to build a strong and familiar relationship with Diana.
A Calm, Familiar Environment
For some children, a large group with lots of activity, movement and unfamiliar faces can initially feel overwhelming.
A smaller home daycare offers a different environment.
Children become familiar with the space, their caregiver and the other children in the group. This can help create a comfortable daily rhythm and make the transition from home to daycare feel more natural.
Direct Communication With Your Child’s Caregiver
When you pick up your child, you are speaking directly with the person who spent the day caring for them.
Parents can easily discuss meals, naps, activities, accomplishments, behaviour or anything that may have happened during the day.
There is no need for information to pass through several different people before reaching you.
Activities Can Follow the Children’s Interests
A small group allows activities to remain structured while still being flexible.
If the children become especially interested in animals, colours, numbers, music, nature or a particular story, Diana can incorporate those interests into future activities.
Children learn through play, conversation, stories, crafts, music, movement and everyday experiences.
Is a Small Home Daycare Right for Your Child?
A small-group daycare may be a good fit if you are looking for:
- A consistent caregiver your child can become comfortable with.
- A smaller and less crowded childcare environment.
- More opportunities for individual interaction and attention.
- Direct communication with your child’s caregiver.
- A predictable daily routine.
- Learning through play and age-appropriate activities.
- Outdoor play and physical activity.
- A home-like environment.
- A small group where children can become genuinely familiar with one another.
Every child is different, and there is no single childcare environment that is best for every family.
For parents who value consistency, personal attention, direct communication and a smaller group setting, Diana Daycare offers an alternative to a larger childcare centre.
The best way to know whether it feels right for your child is to visit.
What Your Child’s Day Includes
Children at Diana Daycare follow a consistent daily routine that balances learning, play, meals, outdoor activity and rest.
A typical day may include:
- Circle time.
- Story time and early literacy activities.
- Songs and music.
- Arts and crafts.
- Learning through play.
- Age-appropriate early learning activities.
- Indoor free play.
- Outdoor play, weather permitting.
- Healthy lunch.
- Two snacks.
- Nap or quiet time.
- Social interaction and group activities.
The goal is not to make young children feel like they are in school all day.
Instead, activities are designed to encourage curiosity, communication, independence, creativity, social development and confidence through play.
Experienced ECE-Led Childcare
Diana Daycare is led by Diana, an experienced Early Childhood Educator with more than 20 years of experience caring for and educating young children.
That experience helps Diana recognize that children do not all develop, communicate or adjust to new environments in exactly the same way.
Some children jump into a new activity immediately. Others prefer to watch before participating.
Some children need a little more encouragement at drop-off. Others quickly become independent.
A small-group environment gives Diana the opportunity to recognize those differences and support each child as an individual.
Competitive Private Childcare Rates
Diana Daycare offers private childcare rates for families looking for a small-group home daycare in Newmarket.
Rates are based on the care schedule, whether full-time or part-time care is required, and current availability.
What’s Included in Your Child’s Care
- Small-group home childcare.
- Care from an experienced Early Childhood Educator.
- Healthy lunch.
- Two daily snacks.
- Learning through play.
- Arts and crafts.
- Story time and early learning activities.
- Outdoor play, weather permitting.
- Rest and quiet time.
- Regular communication with parents.
- A consistent caregiver throughout the day.
Part-time care may be available when space allows and requires a minimum of 3 days per week.
Contact us with your child’s age, preferred start date and days required, and we’ll confirm the current rate and availability before enrollment.
What About CWELCC?
Our current private rate is already $22 per day, the same maximum daily fee currently charged by CWELCC-participating programs for eligible children.
Diana Daycare is an independent home daycare and is not enrolled in CWELCC. This means families do not need to find an available space specifically with a CWELCC-participating provider in order to access our $22 daily rate.
If we have a daycare space available and your family is ready to enroll, you can proceed directly with us at our current advertised rate. There is no government application, income verification or subsidy approval required.
You also receive the benefits many families specifically look for in a smaller daycare: a consistent caregiver, a smaller group of children, more individual attention and a calm, home-like environment.
For families comparing childcare options, Diana Daycare offers CWELCC-level pricing with the simplicity and personal attention of a small home daycare.
A Home Daycare Where Children Can Feel at Home
For many parents, one of the biggest concerns about starting daycare is wondering:
Will someone really know my child?
In a small daycare group, there is more opportunity for the caregiver to learn the little things that matter.
What makes your child laugh.
Which activities capture their attention.
How they like to settle before nap time.
When they need encouragement.
When they need a little quiet time.
And when they are ready to try something new.
Those everyday details are part of what can make a small home daycare feel personal.
What Parents Say About Diana Daycare
“Diana has taken care of my 2 children. She is very nurturing and caring towards the children while helping them learn. Her hours are convenient for our family. We’re so happy we found this daycare.”
Lynanne H
★★★★★
“We have had a fantastic experience with Diana’s Daycare. She is a wonderful caregiver and a great teacher. Both of my sons were in her care. My younger son is still in her care and I am happy knowing that he is being cared for and loved by her.”
Renee Morris
★★★★★
“Thank you Diana for taking care of my daughter for over 3 years. Great home daycare, very nice and caring person. The food is excellent.”
Brant
★★★★★
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you accept?
Diana Daycare provides childcare for children 18 months to school age.
How much does daycare cost?
Diana Daycare offers private full-time and part-time childcare rates based on the care schedule and current availability.
Contact us with your child’s age, preferred start date and days required, and we’ll confirm the current rate before you make any enrollment decision.
Do you offer part-time daycare?
Yes. Part-time childcare may be available when space allows, with a minimum of 3 days per week.
Are meals included?
Yes. A healthy lunch and two snacks are included in the daily rate.
What are your daycare hours?
Diana Daycare is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
How many children are in the daycare?
Diana Daycare intentionally maintains a small home daycare group, with a maximum of five children in care.
The smaller setting allows the children, caregiver and daily routine to become familiar very quickly.
Is Diana Daycare part of CWELCC?
Our current private rate is already $22 per day, the same maximum daily fee currently charged by CWELCC-participating programs for eligible children.
Diana Daycare is an independent home daycare and is not enrolled in CWELCC. This means families do not need to find an available space specifically with a CWELCC-participating provider in order to access our $22 daily rate.
If we have a daycare space available and your family is ready to enroll, you can proceed directly with us at our current advertised rate. There is no government application, income verification or subsidy approval required.
You also receive the benefits many families specifically look for in a smaller daycare: a consistent caregiver, a smaller group of children, more individual attention and a calm, home-like environment.
For families comparing childcare options, Diana Daycare offers CWELCC-level pricing with the simplicity and personal attention of a small home daycare.
Can we visit before enrolling?
Absolutely.
Parents are encouraged to visit Diana Daycare, meet Diana, see the childcare environment and ask questions before making a decision.
Looking for Daycare in Newmarket for October 2026?
Finding the right childcare environment is an important decision.
If you are looking for a small home daycare in Newmarket where your child can have a consistent caregiver, a familiar daily routine and more opportunities for individual attention, we would be happy to meet you.
You can also call (289) 803-5087 if you would like to speak with Diana directly.
Diana Daycare – ECE-led home daycare in Newmarket, Ontario.