Best Daycares in Edmonton, AB — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 23 daycares and childcare centers in Edmonton based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Edmonton
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#1 — University Tender Loving Daycare Score: 22/100
Best Child Care Facility near UofA and Downtown Edmonton
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#2 — Eduplay Academy Daycare & Out of School Care Score: 22/100
Daycare & OSC West Edmonton
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — ABC Child Development Centre Score: 22/100
School Care In Edmonton | Home | ABC Child Development Centre Day Care & Out of School Care
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Bambini Learning Group Score: 22/100
Daycare Edmonton Northwest Hamptons
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Bonnie Doon Out of School Care Score: 22/100
Daycare Edmonton
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#6 — McCauley After School Care Score: 20/100
McCauley After School Care Association – Providing quality daycare in the McCauley Neighbourhood since 1980.
Programs: After School. View full profile →
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#7 — Garneau/University Early Learning Centre Score: 20/100
Garneau University Early Learning Centre is an accredited and licensed program offering excellence in early learning education for children ages 2-5 years old.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#8 — Kidzone Daycare Score: 19/100
Our Philosophy
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#9 — Happy Faces Child Care Score: 19/100
Happy Faces Child Care | Home | Happy Faces Child Care & Out Of School Care
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#10 — Apple Academy Childcare & OSC Score: 19/100
Apple Academy Childcare & OSC
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#11 — University Infant Toddler Centre Score: 19/100
University of Alberta
Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care. View full profile →
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#12 — McCauley Community Daycare Score: 19/100
McCauley After School Care Association – Providing quality daycare in the McCauley Neighbourhood since 1980.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#13 — Helping Hands Early Learning Daycare Score: 19/100
Helping Hands Early Learning Daycare
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#14 — Strawberry Street Daycare Score: 18/100
Strawberry Street Daycare
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#15 — Kids Club Early Learning & OSC Score: 17/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/1460394108. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#16 — Caminitos Spanish Playschool Score: 17/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13070062865. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#17 — Curious Learners Score: 15/100
Edmonton Child Care
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#18 — Kepler Academy College Plaza Score: 15/100
Best Child Care and Day Care in Edmonton
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#19 — Creative Kidz Daycare & Afterschool Score: 14/100
We are a licensed child care center located in North East Edmonton, Alberta. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment for your child. We are currently accepting registration for all children 0-12 years old.
Programs: After School. View full profile →
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#20 — Generation's Kindergarten & Nursery Daycare Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2156002780. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#21 — Roots Childcare Centre Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11136617699. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#22 — World Of Wonder Daycare Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11961059723. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#23 — St. Monica YMCA Child Care Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/351552546. Type: corporate. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
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 Edmonton?
- University Tender Loving Daycare is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Edmonton 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 Edmonton?
- 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 Edmonton?
- Childcare costs in Edmonton 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.