Best Daycares in Toronto, ON — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 18 daycares and childcare centers in Toronto based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Toronto

  1. #1 — Atelier Kids Score: 22/100

    Atelier Kids

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Willowbrae Academy Score: 22/100

    Willowbrae Academy Childcare Etobicoke offers programs to families for infants to school age children.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Grand Avenue Montessori School Score: 20/100

    Grand Avenue Montessori

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Annex Montessori School Score: 20/100

    Annex Montessori School

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  5. #5 — The Candy Factory Child Care Centre Score: 19/100

    The Candy Factory Daycare : Premier Daycare Center In Toronto

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — La Petite École Score: 19/100

    La Petite École

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — All About Kids Score: 18/100

    All About Kids GTA Childcare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Nursery School Score: 17/100

    Welcome to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Denisa Childcare Score: 16/100

    DenisaChildCare centre follows a play based learning program model that applies the following curriculums. Our programs facilitate social, emotional, intellectual, language and physical skill development

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Lansing Co-Operative Nursery School Score: 16/100

    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 →

  11. #11 — Chabad of Midtown Daycare & Preschool Score: 14/100

    Welcome to the

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Toronto Bilingual Montessori School Score: 14/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/3003188957. Type: montessori. Program signals: montessori. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Stepping Stones Montessori School Score: 14/100

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

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Downtown Kids Academy Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/803224107. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Alef-Bet Daycare Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2798970301. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Ola Daycare Score: 13/100

    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 →

  17. #17 — BrightPath Academy Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/10995101062. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Little Scholars Academy Score: 12/100

    Little Scholars Academy

    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 Toronto?
Atelier Kids 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 (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 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.