Best Daycares in Ottawa, ON — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 39 daycares and childcare centers in Ottawa based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Ottawa

  1. #1 — Glebe Montessori School Score: 34/100

    Glebe Montessori School

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Lady Macdonald Centre Score: 34/100

    Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton | Licensed Childcare & Early Learning in Ottawa

    Programs: Our History, Board of Directors, Community Partnerships, For Parents, For Providers, Our Curriculum, Our Locations Children’s Village at Bridlewood, Children’s Village at Findlay Creek, Children’s Village at Klondike, Children’s Village at Knoxdale, Children’s Village at Navan, Children’s Village at Pineview, Children’s Village at Stoneway, Lady Macdonald Childcare Centre, Transitions Summer Camp, Resource Services Drop In Playgroup, What We Do, Career Opportunities, Childcare Centre Locations, Provider Portal, Drop In Playgroup, Registration Forms. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Ottawa Mothercraft Score: 34/100

    Child Care and Family Support

    Programs: Birth and Parent Companion Program Learn more, Childbirth Education Learn more EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Baby Equipment Rentals, Learn more, Parenting in Ottawa, Post Partum Support, Pregnancy, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kinder, School Age, Parenting, Learning Care, Mothercraft Ottawa, For Parents, Family Services Mothercraft 475 Evered Avenue | (613) 728 1839 | info@mothercraft.com Facebook Twitter Locations Evered Avenue, EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Elmdale Public School, Waterbridge (Farley Mowat Public School), Child Care Programs Evered Location Full Time Child Care Infant Program, Toddler Program, Preschool Program, Kinder Program (Evered), Elmdale Location Extended Day Program, Waterbridge Location Preschool Extended Day Programs, Family Services EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Birth and Parent Companion Program, Parenting Classes and Workshops, Postpartum Support. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Kids & Company Score: 33/100

    Kids & Company

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Rainbow Kidschool Score: 32/100

    Rainbow Kidschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Orchardview Montessori School Score: 32/100

    Orleans ON Childcare, Licensed Daycare, Toddler Programs, Preschool, Ottawa East, Montessori School

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  7. #7 — École Montessori de l'Outaouais Score: 32/100

    Bienvenue à l'École Montessori de l'Outaouais

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Beacon Learning Centre Score: 31/100

    Beacon Learning Centre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Westboro Village Co-operative Preschool Score: 30/100

    Westboro Village Co

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Leitrim Montessori Preschool Score: 29/100

    Leitrim Montessori Preschool

    Programs: Preschool, Montessori. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Little Scholars Montessori Score: 29/100

    BrightPath Childcare Centre Locations

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Little Scholars Montessori Score: 29/100

    BrightPath Childcare Centre Locations

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School Score: 29/100

    Somerset West Community Health Centre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Tiny Hoppers Score: 28/100

    Tiny Hoppers Daycare & Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Tiny Hoppers Score: 28/100

    Tiny Hoppers Findlay Daycare & Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Garderie Providence Score: 28/100

    Antonine Sisters of Canada

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Children's Castle Daycare Score: 28/100

    Children's Castle Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Tiny Hoppers Score: 28/100

    Tiny Hoppers Daycare & Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Tiny Hoppers Score: 28/100

    Tiny Hoppers Daycare & Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Kanata North Early Learning Centre Score: 27/100

    Under Construction

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — REKSAP Centres for Early Learning Score: 27/100

    REKSAP Centres For Early Learning

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Programme Petits pas à trois Score: 26/100

    Accueil | Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — ABC Preschool Centre Score: 25/100

    Daycare Centre Ottawa

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — ABC Infant and Toddler Centre Score: 25/100

    Daycare Centre Ottawa

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

  25. #25 — Malvern Child Care Score: 24/100

    Our Mission is to excel in the provision of accessible and affordable quality childcare and family resource services designed to optimize early childhood

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Bells Corners Cooperative Nursery School Score: 24/100

    Bells Corners Co

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Westboro Montessori School Score: 24/100

    Westboro Montessori School

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Tumiralaat Inuit Child Care Centre Score: 23/100

    Pivotal Games - Game Development Studio & iGaming Software

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Barrhaven Child Care Centre Score: 23/100

    Our Mission is to excel in the provision of accessible and affordable quality childcare and family resource services designed to optimize early childhood

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — CPE Petit-Félix Score: 22/100

    CPE Petit-Félix is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Ottawa, ON. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 812 Boulevard de la Gappe, Ottawa, ON, J8T 7T7.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Ottawa?
Glebe Montessori School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Ottawa based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Ottawa?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.