Our child care programs, summer camp, and forest school are child-centered and inquiry based.
About the program
Build your Early Childhood Education career with UCCC!
Join UCCC and build your Early Childhood Education career at an established organization.
Operating since 1983, Upper Canada Child Care (UCCC) is a non-profit, licensed provider in Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County with 90 centres (and growing). We offer play-based, outdoor-focused programs from full-day care (infant, toddler, preschool) to before and after school. Additionally, we operate Summer Camps and a recreational Forest School program.
When you join UCCC, you can grow professionally in a quality organization.
UCCC programs are Ministry of Education licensed and inspected annually to ensure they reflect the four foundations of learning (see How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years). Moreover, guided by our values, we invest in quality program delivery, by providing specialized support and training for educators. To learn more about UCCC as a place to grow in your Early Childhood Education career, see our program delivery, our organization, and connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Whether you’re just starting out, or looking to advance your Early Childhood Education career, UCCC offers a meaningful career with professional growth opportunities. We support placement and apprenticeship pathways to upgrading qualifications. Interested? See Qualifications Upgrade – Ontario ECE Grants and Child Development Practitioner – Skilled Trades Ontario.
At UCCC, you’re part of a dedicated, appreciated team.
UCCC centre teams consist of dedicated Early Childhood Education professionals, cooks, support staff, and supervisory positions. Without a doubt, our employees are our most valuable resource. Accordingly, our goal is providing competitive compensation, recognition, teambuilding, professional development, and a positive work culture, where everyone can reach their potential.
So, join us, advance your Early Childhood Education career, and help put “a smile on each child’s face…every day.”
What We Offer
As a large and growing organization, we offer competitive compensation and rewards.
Total Rewards Program
ECE/ECA Compensation
- Regular pay increases
- Competitive base pay plus any applicable funding grants such as WEG, CWELCC, and GOG
- Split-Shift Premium (eligible positions)
- Team Lead Premium
- Supervisor Premium
Work-Life Balance
- 10 paid personal leave days
- Industry-leading vacation time
- Employee childcare discounts
- Summer Leave Program (planned voluntary leave of absence during July and August) for eligible positions
Comprehensive Benefit Plan
(for most positions)
- Single/Family extended medical and dental coverage
- Travel Insurance
- NEW: RRSP Plan for eligible employees with 5 years of service
Early Childhood Education Career Development and Training
- UCCC Onboarding Program Job Skills Training and Mentoring
- In-House First Aid and CPR Certification
- Annual Professional Development Conference
- ECE Apprenticeship
- UCCC Leadership Program
- Advancement Opportunities
- Charity Initiatives
Performance and Service Recognition
- Long-Term Service Anniversary Awards
- Discretionary bonuses/premium pay
- Performance-based pay increase
- Annual Founders Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Current Opportunities
We offer a range of opportunities and career paths (e.g. early childhood education, cooking, management, administration).
Upper Canada Child Care is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from members of our diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates; please contact the interviewer in advance.
Begin your search and find the perfect fit!
Testimonials
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L. Brown
You can learn so much and come home knowing you made a difference in the lives of children and families.J. Jiang
I am very lucky to be an employee of Upper Canada Child Care. I have had so many opportunities to learn new knowledge and skills through workshops, conference and in-house training in our company.D. Guira
I value and appreciate working with UCCC as my growth as an Early Childhood Educator over the years have always been encouraged and supported. -
M. Ceolin
Working for UCCC has been a truly enriching experience, as there are many opportunities for advancement, professional development and self-growth. I started out as a Junior counsellor, and now I am an assistant supervisor!NJ. Duval
I’m grateful working at UCCC for the professionalism and support they provided the staff in this challenging time of the pandemic.B. deBoer
The thing I appreciate about UCCC is that they listen to you. Everyone has a voice in this company. -
C. Thompson
I enjoy going to work everyday and seeing the children and my co-workers….best co-workers ever!!!Y. Jung
At Upper Canada Child Care, there is unity in diversity.