Best Daycares in Calgary, AB — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Calgary based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Calgary

  1. #1 — Kids & Company Score: 100%

    Aviation Crossing

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — First Path Childcare - Daycare Score: 100%

    Daycare Calgary

    Programs: Services, Gallery, Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Book a Tour, Apply for Subsidy, Oakridge, Breaside, Pump Hill, Haysboro, Woodlands, Cedarbre, 10401 Braeside Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2W 1B5, (403) 975 5644, Info@firstpathchildcare.com. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Kids & Company Score: 100%

    Kids & Company

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Kidz Planet Score: 98%

    Home - Kidz Planet Daycare Preschool before and after school

    Programs: Daycare, Kindergarten School Age, Preschool Pre Kindergarten, Summer Camp, Location 1, Location 2, Location 3, Our Programs, Have any questions?, 403 453 9333, Info@kidzplanet.ca, Our Curriculums, Clubs, Our Services, Our Team, Our Programs Daycare, Kindergarten, School Aged, Half Day Pre School, Parent Corner Parents Hand Book, Subsidy Forms, Testimonials, Gallery, Book a Tour, 1105 7 Ave SW Calgary AB T2P 1B2, 403 453 9333, Unit 102, 1000 8 Ave SW Calgary AB T2P3M7, 403 454 9333, Admin@kidzplanet.ca, 6626 20A ST SE Calgary AB T2C 0R3. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Right Start Daycare Score: 97%

    Daycare and Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Evanspark ELCC Academy Score: 97%

    Evanspark ELCC Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Sun Valley Kids Academy Score: 97%

    Daycare in Calgary, Alberta

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Willowbrae Academy Score: 97%

    Childcare in Chinook

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Edgemont Childcare Centre Score: 97%

    EDGEMONT CHILDCARE

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Calgary Kids Montessori Academy Score: 91%

    www.calgarymontessori.com

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Juvenescence Score: 91%

    Juvenescence

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Kids' Stop Children's Centre Auburn Bay Score: 91%

    We believe that each child is unique and our educators embrace that uniqueness!

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Heartland Agency Score: 89%

    Heartland Agency | Welcome to Heartland Agency and educational services

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Dominican Sisters' Daycare Centre Score: 89%

    Dominican Sisters' Daycare Centre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Bow Daycare Score: 89%

    Bow DayCare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Royal Daycare Centre Score: 89%

    Royal Daycare Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Achieve Daycare Centre Score: 89%

    Achieve Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Wee Wild Ones Score: 87%

    Wee Wild Ones

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Zebra Crossing (Mahogany) Score: 87%

    Promoting independence, maturity, confidence, and a love for learning within each child

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Apple Tree Preschool Score: 86%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4778184034. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Little Heartprints Academy Score: 86%

    Little Heartprints Academy Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Creative Munchkins Childcare Score: 85%

    Creative Munchkins Childcare in Northwest Calgary

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Child Enrichment Centre Score: 84%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12999458133. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Ascent Daycare Score: 83%

    Our programs promote an environment which allows each individual child the freedom to enhance their social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative development. All children will be encouraged to develop their independence, decision-making skills, and a sense of…

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Brightpath Early Learning and Childcare Score: 83%

    Ranchlands Child Care Centre

    Programs: Services Include, Our Specialized Team Members Include, How to Help Your Children Set Up a Lemonade Stand, Documentation: Making Learning Visible, Practical Ways to Introduce Eco Friendly Habits to Children, 10 Earth Day Activities to Teach Children About Caring for the Planet, Find a Daycare Near You, Find a Centre Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Programs Curriculum BeeCurious Curriculum, Our Programs, Summer Programs, Additional Programs Inter Curricular, Before After School Care, Kindergarten, Educational Support Services, Recreational Programs, The BrightPath Difference, Management Team, Community Connections, News and Media, Acquisitions, Our Brands BrightPath Early Learning, BrightPath Academy, Montessori By BrightPath, Family Resources Child Care Cost, Family Pack, Subsidy, Busy Bees Perks. View full profile →

  26. #26 — BrightPath Rundle Score: 83%

    Rundle Child Care Centre

    Programs: Services Include, Our Specialized Team Members Include, How to Help Your Children Set Up a Lemonade Stand, Documentation: Making Learning Visible, Practical Ways to Introduce Eco Friendly Habits to Children, 10 Earth Day Activities to Teach Children About Caring for the Planet, Find a Daycare Near You, Find a Centre Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Programs Curriculum BeeCurious Curriculum, Our Programs, Summer Programs, Additional Programs Inter Curricular, Before After School Care, Kindergarten, Educational Support Services, Recreational Programs, The BrightPath Difference, Management Team, Community Connections, News and Media, Acquisitions, Our Brands BrightPath Early Learning, BrightPath Academy, Montessori By BrightPath, Family Resources Child Care Cost, Family Pack, Subsidy, Busy Bees Perks. View full profile →

  27. #27 — We Scouts Score: 83%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13007598959. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Monkey Ville Childcare Score: 83%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13176969506. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — PEL Centre Score: 80%

    Daycare Calgary SW SE

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Willow Park Childcare Score: 80%

    Willow Park Childcare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Calgary?
Kids & Company is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Calgary based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Calgary?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Calgary?
Childcare costs in Calgary vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.