Best Daycares in Ottawa, ON — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Ottawa

  1. #1 — My Little Preschool Score: 100%

    Daycare, Childcare - My Little Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Garderie Providence Score: 89%

    Antonine Sisters of Canada

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre Preschool Score: 86%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525282. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Service à l'enfance Aladin Childcare Services Score: 84%

    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 — Churchill Carling Daycare Score: 77%

    churchilldaycare.ca

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — The PlaySpace Score: 71%

    Kanata, Ottawa Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Esther By Child Care Centre Score: 67%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/85242363. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Alta Vista Co-operative Nursery School Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525333. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Andrew Fleck Child Care Services Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525492. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — George Street Centre Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/460588109. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — New Edinburgh Community and Arts Centre After School Program Score: 60%

    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 →

  12. #12 — Community Coop Preschool Score: 60%

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

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Le Cerf-Volant Score: 60%

    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 →

  14. #14 — Le Cerf-Volant Score: 60%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525498. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — MAC Preschool and Childcare Score: 60%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525523. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Centre de l'enfant Aux 4 vents Score: 57%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525364. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Children's Universe Score: 57%

    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 →

  18. #18 — River Parkway Children's Centre Score: 57%

    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 →

  19. #19 — Centre éducatif les Débrouillards Score: 57%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525317. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Garderie Oasis Child Care Centre Score: 57%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/319202927. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Children's Universe Score: 57%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/484776967. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Borden Farm Child Care Centre Score: 46%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/472844528. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Centre éducatif Les Débrouillards Score: 46%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525283. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — St. Thomas the Apostle Nursery School Score: 46%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525371. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Woodroffe High School Infant Toddler Preschool Program Score: 37%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525534. Type: center-based. Program signals: infant-care, toddler-care, preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care, Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Programme Petits pas à trois Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525212. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Hawthorne Meadows Nursery School Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525259. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Kinderville Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525222. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Centre éducatif Brin de Soleil Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525233. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Centre éducatif coopérative Le Manège Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525242. Type: cooperative. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Ottawa?
My Little Preschool 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 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 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.