Best Daycares in Hamilton, ON — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 5 daycares and childcare centers in Hamilton based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Hamilton
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#1 — Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club Score: 97%
BGC Hamilton
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#2 — Today's Family - Central Score: 91%
Today's Family
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#3 — First Class Children's Centre Score: 70%
First Class Children’s Centre | Trusted Daycare in Hamilton for Infants, Toddlers & Preschool
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Lucky Day Nursery Score: 46%
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13155799640. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, email, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Minature World Daycare Score: 34%
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/265522751. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.
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 →
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Hamilton?
- Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
- 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 Hamilton?
- Childcare costs in Hamilton 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.