Best Daycares in Montreal, QC — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 14 daycares and childcare centers in Montreal based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Montreal

  1. #1 — CPE Vanier Score: 22/100

    CPE Vanier Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Garderie au pays des z'amis Score: 19/100

    AU PAYS DES Z'AMIS

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — La Grande Ourse Score: 19/100

    Grande Ourse, garderie �ducative

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Orchard House Score: 18/100

    Orchard House

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Capucine et Lulu Score: 18/100

    Capucine et lulu

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Groupe d'entraide maternelle de la Petite Patrie Score: 18/100

    Le Groupe d'entraide maternelle de La Petite Patrie

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — CPE Pause Parents-Enfants Score: 15/100

    Halte Garderie de Verdun

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Garderie Griffin Score: 15/100

    Garderie Griffin

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Garderie Éducative Jasmine & Aladin Score: 15/100

    Jasmine & Aladin Inc.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Garderie les petits loups Score: 15/100

    Garderie Montessori Les Petits Loups

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Le Phare, Enfants et Familles Score: 13/100

    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: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Garderie Les Amis de la Jungle Score: 13/100

    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 →

  13. #13 — CPE Studio 0-5 Score: 13/100

    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 →

  14. #14 — Garderie Éducative Grandir Ensemble Score: 13/100

    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 →

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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Montreal?
CPE Vanier 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 (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 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.