Forest Explorers Outdoor Early Learning Centre

Welcome!

Forst Explorers Outdoor Early Learning Centre is located inside Westley Clover Park, our Centre provides care for families in Ottawa’s West end. 

We offer an infant program for children under 18 months, as well as a toddler program for children ages 18 months to 2.5. Finally, we offer a preschool program for children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years old. 


Information for Parents


Full Fee Rates

ProgramDaily Rate
Infant$39.33
Toddler$31.12
Preschool$26.35
IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are enrolled in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program (CWELCC); the rates above reflect a reduction of our previous fees by 52.75% (or to the threshold of $12.00 / day). By September 2025, fees expected to be an average of $12.00 per day.

Wish to pay by credit card? That is an option but please note:

  • There is a 2.2% + 30 cents charge on all CAD transactions made with a Canadian Visa and MasterCard credit cards.
  • There is a 2.4% + 30 cents charge on all CAD transactions made with a Canadian AMEX credit cards and International credit cards.

We offer both full fee and subsidized spaces (when available). To determine if you qualify for a child care subsidy please click here.


Contact Us

For general inquiries about our child care services, questions about the application process, and program availability, connect with our Parent Navigator:

Tel. 613-736-1913 x 206

E-mail: pn@afchildrensservices.ca

To contact the centre directly

613-903-5657
forestexplorers@afchildrensservices.ca

Location

415 Corkstown Road
Ottawa, ON K2K 2Y1


Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm

This centre may be closed for statutory holidays please consult the parent handbook for more information