Welcome to the official web site of the Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario (ADCO). Established in 1981, ADCO is the industry association for independent licensed child care programs in Ontario, both commercial and not-for-profit. ADCO members include licensed child care centres, home child care agencies, Montessori schools, nursery schools, preschools. private schools and school-age programs. Through ADCO, the owners, managers and boards of these organizations work together to maintain and improve child care quality, and expand the range of licensed child care choices available to Ontario families.

ADCO membership is voluntary and ADCO member centres are located throughout Ontario. Most are run as small businesses, others are run by churches, temples, neighbourhood groups or as part of larger workplaces.  

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