Best Daycares in Toronto, ON — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Toronto

  1. #1 — Munchkinz Preschool Score: 100%

    Munchkinz Preschool Etobicoke Ontario

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Network Child Care Services Score: 100%

    Network Child Care Services

    Programs: Programs Services, Locations, Resources 2024 Annual Report, Families, Staff, Affiliated Providers, News, A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size., Mission Statement Core Values, Executive Messages, Program Philosophy/Goals, 2016 Highlights, Year In Numbers, Focus On, Reports, Choosing Quality Child Care, Financials, Staff Members/Providers, Testimonials, Past Annual Reports, Website, Safe, vibrant, stimulating child Centred environment., Inquiry Based program led by Registered Early Childhood Educators., Licensed and inspected yearly by the Ministry of Education., All Centres follow City of Toronto Quality Assurance (AQI) recommendations., Low child To Staff ratios, year Round care and flexible hours., Access to subsidized fees for eligible families through the City of Toronto., A progressive curriculum delivered using the Ontario Ministry of Education's How Does learning Happen?, Extended experiences in Music Movement, Art and Drama., Connection to resources and community agencies that support children’s healthy development.. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Kids & Company Score: 100%

    Kids & Company

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Network Child Care Services Score: 97%

    Network Child Care Services

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Kids & Company Score: 97%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6416323976. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Chabad of Midtown Daycare & Preschool Score: 94%

    Welcome to the

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Buds and Blossoms Score: 92%

    Welcome to Buds And Blossoms

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Grand Avenue Montessori School Score: 91%

    Grand Avenue Montessori

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Gerrard Early Learning Centre Score: 89%

    Gerrard Early Learning Centre : Premier Daycare Centre In Toronto

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Kinder Grove Score: 89%

    KINDER GROVE

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Bloorcourt Village Early Learning Centre Score: 89%

    Bloorcourt Village Early Learning Centre : Premier Daycare Center In Toronto

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — The Candy Factory Child Care Centre Score: 89%

    The Candy Factory Daycare : Premier Daycare Center In Toronto

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Lansing Co-Operative Nursery School Score: 87%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/583363669. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Taddle Creek Montessori Score: 84%

    Mildenhall Montessori

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Manor Montessori School Score: 83%

    Manor Montessori School

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Atelier Kids Score: 80%

    Atelier Kids

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Ma Première École Score: 80%

    Ma Première École

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Nursery School Score: 80%

    Welcome to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

    Programs: Already on the portal?, Ready to register?, Download the mobile app, Join Our Mailing List, Bloorview School, Connect2care, Donate Now, Our Services, Get Involved Give, Research Education, Advocacy, Stories, News Events, Family Workshops Resources, View and manage your upcoming and past appointments, Access your health care records, reports (print your report), and notes from clinical visits, Communicate with your health care team via a secure two Way messenger feature, Access your health care information 24/7 online or mobile device, Print report (PDF), Fill out the connect2care registration form ., Submit the form to register2connect@hollandbloorview.ca ., Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Search Meditech MHealth or choose either:, After the app has downloaded, select Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in the list of hospitals, Enter your username and password, Access your health information anywhere, anytime, Grocery Foundation Resource Centre, HB Family Support Network, Health Literacy, Holland Bloorview Family Support Fund, Online Family Resources Centre, Onsite legal program. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Hippo Nursery School Score: 80%

    Hippo School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — BrightPath Academy Score: 80%

    BrightPath Academy Leaside Child Care Centre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Thornhill Nursery School & Kindergarten Score: 77%

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Annex Montessori School Score: 76%

    Annex Montessori School

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Campus Coop Score: 74%

    Campus Community Coop Daycare · Toronto

    Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Brightpath Academy Score: 74%

    BrightPath Child Care & Daycare Centres

    Programs: Services Include, Our Specialized Team Members Include, How to Help Your Children Set Up a Lemonade Stand, Documentation: Making Learning Visible, Practical Ways to Introduce Eco Friendly Habits to Children, 10 Earth Day Activities to Teach Children About Caring for the Planet, Find a Daycare Near You, Find a Centre Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Programs Curriculum BeeCurious Curriculum, Our Programs, Summer Programs, Additional Programs Inter Curricular, Before After School Care, Kindergarten, Educational Support Services, Recreational Programs, The BrightPath Difference, Management Team, Community Connections, News and Media, Acquisitions, Our Brands BrightPath Early Learning, BrightPath Academy, Montessori By BrightPath, Family Resources Child Care Cost, Family Pack, Subsidy, Busy Bees Perks. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Rec Room Childcare Score: 73%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12744674540. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Children’s Garden Nursery School Score: 71%

    Children's Garden Nursery School | A small private school specializing in early years education for over 35 years!

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — ABC Academy Score: 71%

    BrightPath Academy Child Care & Daycare Centres

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Ola Daycare Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6328178448. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Oriole Nursery School Score: 66%

    Oriole Nursery School is a nondemonational, cooperative preschool located at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We provide morning-only programs for children aged 2-5 in a calm, relaxing, supportive atmosphere.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Stepping Stones Montessori School Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9823897141. Type: montessori. Program signals: montessori. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Montessori. 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 Toronto?
Munchkinz Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto?
Childcare costs in Toronto 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.