Best Daycares in Calgary, AB — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 38 daycares and childcare centers in Calgary based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Calgary

  1. #1 — BrightPath Rundle Score: 22/100

    Rundle Child Care Centre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Family First Daycare Score: 22/100

    Family First day care in Calgary

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — First Path Childcare - Daycare Score: 22/100

    Daycare Calgary

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Kidz Planet Score: 22/100

    Home - Kidz Planet Daycare Preschool before and after school

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Brightpath Early Learning and Childcare Score: 22/100

    Ranchlands Child Care Centre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Sun Valley Kids Academy Score: 22/100

    Daycare in Calgary, Alberta

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Willowbrae Academy Score: 22/100

    Childcare in Chinook

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Right Start Daycare Score: 22/100

    Daycare and Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Calgary Kids Montessori Academy Score: 20/100

    www.calgarymontessori.com

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Kids @ Play Preschool Score: 20/100

    Front Page - Kids@Play Preschool Calgary Alberta, Cranston

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Kids' Stop Children's Centre Auburn Bay Score: 20/100

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Wee Wild Ones Score: 19/100

    Wee Wild Ones

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Heartland Agency Score: 19/100

    Heartland Agency | Welcome to Heartland Agency and educational services

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Creative Munchkins Childcare Score: 19/100

    Creative Munchkins Childcare in Northwest Calgary

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Royal Daycare Centre Score: 19/100

    Royal Daycare Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Juvenescence Score: 19/100

    Juvenescence

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Clever Daycare Score: 19/100

    Clever Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — First Friends Preschool Score: 18/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/1700573360. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Apple Tree Preschool Score: 18/100

    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 →

  20. #20 — Clever Daycare Score: 18/100

    Daycare in University District ✅Licensed Childcare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Treehouse Indoor Playground Score: 17/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4633489592. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Brentwood Childcare Centre Score: 17/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4934612906. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Kidko Child Development Centre Score: 17/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9822212208. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Child Enrichment Centre Score: 17/100

    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 →

  25. #25 — We Scouts Score: 17/100

    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 →

  26. #26 — Monkey Ville Childcare Score: 17/100

    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 →

  27. #27 — Zebra Crossing (Mahogany) Score: 17/100

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Stepping Stone 4 Kids Score: 17/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13743543857. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Wings Learning Score: 17/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/23395269. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — PEL Centre Score: 16/100

    Daycare Calgary SW SE

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Calgary?
BrightPath Rundle 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.