Best Daycares in Montreal, QC — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Montreal

  1. #1 — Garderie 1-2-3 Soleil Score: 91%

    La garderie 1-2-3 Soleil est une garderie éducative située à Montréal, dans le quartier de Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Garderie Éducative de Chenille à Papillon Score: 91%

    Garderie de Chenille à Papillon – Service de garde subventionné

    Programs: Nos services Garderie de Chenille à Papillon 514 678 3378 [email protected] Section parents Search for: Accueil, Entreprise ← BACK, Notre équipe, Liste d attente, Services, Programme, Galerie. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Garderie au pays des z'amis Score: 89%

    AU PAYS DES Z'AMIS

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — La forêt de Maple Score: 89%

    Best daycare Verdun : La Foret De Maple Montreal Canada

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Capucine et Lulu Score: 89%

    Capucine et lulu

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Installation les Champignoles Score: 89%

    CPE Enfants Soleil – Bureau coordonnateur de la garde en milieu familial

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — CPE Enfants Soleil Score: 89%

    CPE Enfants Soleil – Bureau coordonnateur de la garde en milieu familial

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Installation les P'tites Pousses Score: 89%

    CPE Enfants Soleil – Bureau coordonnateur de la garde en milieu familial

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Garderie Griffin Score: 87%

    Garderie Griffin

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Le Phare, Enfants et Familles Score: 86%

    Le Phare, Enfants et Familles, une ressource unique de soins palliatifs pédiatriques au Québec, se consacre aux enfants atteints d’une maladie limitant l'espérance de vie et à leur famille.

    Programs: Demandes d’admission, Groupe 1, Groupe 2, Groupe 3, Groupe 4, Groupe 5, Groupe 6, À propos de nous, Nos services, Comment donner, S impliquer, Abonnez Vous à notre infolettre, Veuillez noter que nous vous reviendrons dans un délai pouvant aller jusqu’à deux semaines., Accéder à nos services Le Phare, Enfants et Familles Skip to content Nos sites, Le Phare, Enfants et Familles, Ma fête en cadeau, Étoiles du Phare, Complice à fond, Centre d éducation, Nos sites, À propos du Phare, Impliquez Vous, Publications, Nous joindre, Faites un don, Maison André Gratton, Services psychosociaux Trajectoire de vie, La Lanterne du Phare : Centre d’accompagnement du deuil Racanelli, Répit bénévole à domicile, Ressources utiles. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Garderie les petits loups Score: 86%

    Garderie Montessori Les Petits Loups

    Programs: Taux selon le revenu familial, Horaire et frais de garde, Accueil, À propos des Petits Loups Présentation de la garderie, Notre mission et nos valeurs, Nos approches et interventions éducative, Notre programme éducatif, L'équipe, Sorties Extérieures, Alimentation bio Local, Jardin Botanique, Média On parle de notre projet Avant Gardiste, Revue de presse, Nos services Horaire et frais de garde, Photos, Nous joindre, Nos services. View full profile →

  12. #12 — La Grande Ourse Score: 83%

    Grande Ourse, garderie �ducative

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Garderie Jardin William Score: 83%

    Garderie Jardin William

    Programs: Recognized daycare, BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENT, Educational gardening workshop, Virtual penpal program with a daycare abroad. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Service de Garde Saint-Arsène Score: 83%

    Service de garde

    Programs: Plateforme éducative, Tarif, Retard après 18 heures, Questions Réponses, Liens et formulaires utiles, Recherche Plus de résultats... Generic filters Exact matches only, École, Programmes, Services, Activités, Parents, Nous joindre, Taille, Imprimer, Des éducateurs et des éducatrices motivés, Une présence attentive, Un milieu enrichissant, Un cadre de vie sécurisant., Consultez les règlements généraux du service de garde, Service de garde, Services d’alimentation, Aide aux devoirs, Services complémentaires, Transport, Les classes AMPLI au primaire, Visitez Nous sur Facebook, École Saint Arsène, 6972, avenue Christophe Colomb, Montréal (Québec) H2S 2H5, Téléphone : 514 596 5011. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Orchard House Score: 83%

    Orchard House

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — CPE Pause Parents-Enfants Score: 77%

    Halte Garderie de Verdun

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Garderie Éducative Jasmine & Aladin Score: 77%

    Jasmine & Aladin Inc.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Garderie Les Amis de la Jungle Score: 74%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5497779462. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Garderie Éducative Grandir Ensemble Score: 71%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11737993631. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Bouge Petit Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1078368290. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — CPE Studio 0-5 Score: 54%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11241057831. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Garderie Sous la Bonne Étoile Score: 46%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5756962189. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — La Boite aux 1000 Mots Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11061936233. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Garderie Les Petits Oiseaux Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5586881025. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Au Pays des Coccinelles Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6593823249. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Garderie Éducative Les Petits Koalas Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11011447311. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Garderie Thalie Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11018636736. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Académie Préscolaire de Rosemont Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11203929227. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — La Maison Des Enfants Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11263544579. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Café sable or Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11826587686. 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 Montreal?
Garderie 1-2-3 Soleil is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Montreal 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 Montreal?
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 Montreal?
Childcare costs in Montreal 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.