Environmental Health Officers inspect child day care facilities at least once per year. During inspections, the facility and its operations are assessed for compliance with the Early Learning and Child Care Standards Regulations and the Public Health Act.  Sanitary conditions are checked. Inspection reports are provided to the operators and the Education, Culture and Employment department.

For information on NWT licensed day homes and day cares, visit the Department of Education, Culture and Employment website:

• NWT Licensed Day Homes and Day Cares

If you are considering operating a child day care facility, you should review the following and contact ECE:

• Early Learning and Child Care Standards Regulations
• Public Health Act
• Child Day Care – Licensed vs Unlicensed