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Top 10 Daycares in Ottawa: Rated for 2024

Updated: Aug 13

Choosing the right daycare for your little one is a momentous decision. You want a place that fosters growth, sparks curiosity, and showers your child with love and care.


In Ottawa, thankfully, you have a wealth of fantastic options! To help you navigate the landscape, we've compiled a list of the top 10 daycares in the city, starting with the highly-rated Lily Montessori Daycare Center:


1. Lily Montessori Daycare Center (Bells Corners): Nestled at 418 Moodie Dr B, Lily Montessori shines with a 5-star rating on Google Maps. Open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, this center embraces the child-led Montessori philosophy, nurturing independence and a love for learning. https://www.lilymontessori.net/programs



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2. Little Munchkins Hideout Day Care: Offering fun and care for infants to preschoolers, Little Munchkins (1426 Hunt Club Rd) boasts a 4.8-star rating and extended hours (7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, weekdays). https://www.lmhd.ca/



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3. Maria's Home Daycare: This small, home-based daycare (422 Lisgar St) earns rave reviews for its warm, nurturing atmosphere and focus on individual attention. They cater to infants and toddlers with hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weekdays. https://www.instagram.com/mariashomedaycare/



4. Little Love Bugs Daycare: With a playful name and a 5-star rating, Little Love Bugs (1160 Maitland Ave) welcomes infants to preschoolers in a stimulating and inclusive space. Their hours run from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, weekdays. https://www.littlelovebugs.ca/



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5. Children's Place The (Childcare): If flexibility is key, Children's Place (1150 Carling Ave) might be your answer. Open 24/7, they cater to infants through school-aged children, offering a variety of programs and activities. https://www.childrensplace.on.ca/



6. Sandy Hill Child Care: Tucked away at 473 Cumberland St, this daycare (4.9 stars!) prioritizes outdoor play and exploration for infants to preschoolers. Their hours are 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM, weekdays. https://sandyhillchildcare.net/



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7. Bright Horizons Kanata West: For a structured approach, Bright Horizons (1600 Palladium Dr) provides care for infants to preschoolers with extended hours (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, weekdays). They offer curriculum-based learning and a focus on social-emotional development. https://heritageworld.ca/



8. Just Like Home Daycare: True to its name, Just Like Home (344 Richmond Rd) offers a cozy, family-like setting for infants to preschoolers. Their hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, weekdays. https://www.justlikehomedaycarews.com/



9. Little Bean Sprouts Daycare: With a focus on nature and creativity, Little Bean Sprouts (2244 Prince of Wales Dr) brings a unique flair to daycare. Their 4.9-star rating reflects the happy faces of their infant to preschooler attendees (hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, weekdays). https://upwards.com/daycare/little-bean-sprouts-home-childcare-preschool



10. ABC Daycare & Learning Centre: Rounding out our list is ABC Daycare (3077 Albion Rd N), offering a comprehensive program for infants to preschoolers with extended hours (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, weekdays). http://www.learnatabc.com/



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Remember, choosing the perfect daycare is a personal journey. 


Consider your child's needs, preferred learning styles, and desired schedule. Visit the centers, ask questions, and trust your gut feeling.


We hope this guide helps you find the ideal Ottawa daycare where your child will bloom and thrive! Goodbye!




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Oct 15

I don't know why you have the childrens place on there that is the most toxic workplace I have ever seen, bad management that keeps shifting kids around and poorly trained staff. Its hugely toxic and I would never recommend that place. Parents get frustrated with management and management is poorly educated and trained. Its a hugely toxic place that place is even the cops were called on it. Plus the labor board etc... it lets people go without much reason and keeps the poorly trained staff lets go of the good staff. its toxic

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