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 — 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 →

  2. #2 — Kids & Company Score: 100%

    Kids & Company

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — 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 →

  4. #4 — Right Start Daycare Score: 97%

    Daycare and Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Sun Valley Kids Academy Score: 97%

    Daycare in Calgary, Alberta

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Edgemont Childcare Centre Score: 97%

    EDGEMONT CHILDCARE

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Calgary Kids Montessori Academy Score: 91%

    www.calgarymontessori.com

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Heartland Agency Score: 89%

    Heartland Agency | Welcome to Heartland Agency and educational services

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Bow Daycare Score: 89%

    Bow DayCare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Achieve Daycare Centre Score: 89%

    Achieve Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Wee Wild Ones Score: 87%

    Wee Wild Ones

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Little Heartprints Academy Score: 86%

    Little Heartprints Academy Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Apple Tree Preschool Score: 86%

    Apple Tree Preschool is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Calgary, AB. Listed focus areas include preschool. Address on file: 2335 162 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2Y 4S6. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Creative Munchkins Childcare Score: 85%

    Creative Munchkins Childcare in Northwest Calgary

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Child Enrichment Centre Score: 84%

    Child Enrichment Centre is a Calgary, AB childcare center with public contact and service details collected for comparison. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 3415 8 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 0E8.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — 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 →

  17. #17 — 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 →

  18. #18 — 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 →

  19. #19 — We Scouts Score: 83%

    We Scouts appears in this directory as a childcare center serving Calgary, AB. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 7110 Fisher Road SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 0W3.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Monkey Ville Childcare Score: 83%

    Compare Monkey Ville Childcare with other daycares in Calgary, AB using the facts on this profile. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 7750 Ranchview Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T3G 1Y9.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — PEL Centre Score: 80%

    Daycare Calgary SW SE

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Willow Park Childcare Score: 80%

    Willow Park Childcare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Kindervalley Montessori Academy Score: 77%

    Compare Kindervalley Montessori Academy with other daycares in Calgary, AB using the facts on this profile. Listed focus areas include montessori. Address on file: 4002 16 Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 4H4. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  24. #24 — First Friends Preschool Score: 77%

    First Friends Preschool is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Calgary, AB. Listed focus areas include preschool. Address on file: 2525 Bridlecrest Way SW, Calgary, AB, T2Y 5J4. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Brentwood Childcare Centre Score: 77%

    Brentwood Childcare Centre appears in this directory as a childcare center serving Calgary, AB. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 130 Brentwood Road NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 2J9.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Kidko Child Development Centre Score: 74%

    Kidko Child Development Centre appears in this directory as a childcare center serving Calgary, AB. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: Calgary, AB.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Heartland Agency Score: 74%

    Heartland Agency | Welcome to Heartland Agency and educational services

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Silver Springs Preschool Score: 74%

    Silver Springs Preschool is listed as a childcare center in Calgary, AB. Listed focus areas include preschool. Address on file: 5720 Silver Ridge Drive NW, Calgary, AB. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Clever Daycare Score: 71%

    Daycare in University District ✅Licensed Childcare

    Programs: Glamorgan, University District, Aspen Glen Landing, Parent Information, Child Information, Booking Details, Our contacts, Our socials, Gallery, Careers, Testimonials, Nutrition, Our Differences, Partnership, Why Clever, Our Programs Drop In Daycare, Regular Hours Daycare, By Age Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Locations Glamorgan, Aspen, Waitlist, Age: 12 months 6 years, Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Availability: Same Day accepted, Why Choose Clever, Programs, Book a Tour. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Gymboree Play & Music Score: 71%

    Baby and Toddler Play Classes

    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?
First Path Childcare - Daycare 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.