How Blueberry works: from daycare search to secured spot

A parent organizing a daycare search at the kitchen table
How Blueberry works

Three steps. One afternoon.

Scroll to see how Blueberry turns a scattered daycare search into a ranked shortlist, one-click outreach, and a follow-up plan.

The full picture

Four stages. Nothing dropped.

The scroll above is the short version. Here is exactly what happens between your first visit and the day a spot opens up — and where the free directory ends and Premium begins.

Current coverage
12,179+daycare listings indexed across Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba
The free part
$0, alwayssearch the directory and browse provider profiles before you commit time or enter a card
The campaign
CAD $15, one-timeranked Top 20 shortlist, one-click outreach, and the follow-up tracker for 24 months
  1. 01

    Tell us what matters

    Where you live or work, when care needs to start, your budget, and any non-negotiables like hours, languages, or outdoor space. The intake takes about three minutes.

  2. 02

    Get the 20 waitlists worth joining

    We rank centres and homes by fit — commute, budget, hours — so you know exactly which waitlists to join first instead of applying blindly. Unknown data stays visible instead of being guessed.

  3. 03

    Apply to all of them in one afternoon

    Send polished, provider-friendly inquiries in one click. What used to take three weeks of cold calls happens in a single sitting.

  4. 04

    Track every reply and follow-up

    Waitlists reward persistence. Blueberry keeps replies, wait estimates, notes, and follow-up nudges in one tracker so nothing gets dropped.

Questions

Before you start

When should I start applying for daycare?

Earlier than feels reasonable. In Saskatchewan, families commonly report waits of 12 to 21 months, so many parents apply during pregnancy. If you're expecting, the second trimester is a good time to get on lists.

Which provinces does Blueberry support today?

Blueberry is live in Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba, with the deepest coverage in Saskatchewan. Check the directory for the latest live regions.

Do I have to pay to use the search?

No. The core directory and search are free, always. Upgrade to Premium only when you're ready to run your waitlist campaign: the ranked shortlist, one-click outreach, and the follow-up tracker.

How personalized is the shortlist?

We look at your commute, budget, schedule, and must-haves. Fit is the tiebreaker that decides which 20 waitlists deserve your applications — the more detail you share, the sharper the list.

Start on your terms

Browse free. Upgrade when it's time to apply.

The directory is free, forever. When you're ready for a plan, the intake takes about three minutes — and most families finish their first round of applications the same afternoon.

Coverage varies by province and city. The directory shows exactly where Blueberry is live today.