Best Daycares in Ottawa, ON — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 29 daycares and childcare centers in Ottawa based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Ottawa

  1. #1 — Ottawa Montessori School Score: 22/100

    OMS Montessori

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Riverside Montessori Pre-School Score: 20/100

    Riverside Montessori Pre

    Programs: Preschool, Montessori. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Service à l'enfance Aladin Childcare Services Score: 19/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525297. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Service à l'enfance Aladin Childcare Services Score: 19/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525352. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Matreshka Score: 19/100

    Русский Учебный Центр "Матрёшка

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Garderie Providence Score: 19/100

    Antonine Sisters of Canada

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Service à l'enfance Aladin Score: 19/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525195. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Kanata North Early Learning Centre Score: 19/100

    Under Construction

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Centre Éducatif La Clémentine Bernard - Grandmaître Score: 19/100

    Centre éducatif La Clémentine

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Westboro Village Co-operative Preschool Score: 17/100

    Westboro Village Co

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Churchill Carling Daycare Score: 15/100

    churchilldaycare.ca

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Weefolk Playhouse Score: 15/100

    Weefolk Playhouse – Serving the daycare needs of Ottawa and surrounding areas.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Centre éducatif Séraphin-Marion Score: 15/100

    Accueil du cepeo

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Little Love Bugs Daycare Score: 15/100

    Ottawa West Daycare Nepean

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Glen Cairn Coop Preschool Score: 14/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525382. Type: cooperative. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — New Edinburgh Community and Arts Centre After School Program Score: 14/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525197. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Community Coop Preschool Score: 14/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525217. Type: cooperative. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Bishop Hamilton Montessori School Score: 14/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525219. Type: montessori. Program signals: montessori. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Kids Kingdom Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5976659115. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Children's Universe Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6135397741. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Le Cerf-Volant Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525193. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Andrew Fleck Child Care Services Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525196. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Rockcliffe Child Care Centre Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525198. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Riverside Park Nursery School Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525204. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — MIFO école des Voyageurs Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525211. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Acadekidz Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525220. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — River Parkway Children's Centre Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525236. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Le Cerf-Volant Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525239. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Bridlewood Child Learning Centre Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5648551857. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Ottawa?
Ottawa Montessori School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
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 Ottawa?
Childcare costs in Ottawa 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.