Best Daycares in Vancouver, BC — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 27 daycares and childcare centers in Vancouver based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Vancouver
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#1 — Community Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 25/100
Community Montessori Children's Centre
Programs: Preschool, Montessori. View full profile →
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#2 — Douglas Park Preschool Score: 25/100
LICENSED PRESCHOOL • Douglas Park Community Centre
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Thunderbird Preschool Score: 25/100
Licensed Childcare
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Willowbrae Academy River District Score: 24/100
Childcare - River District Vancouver, BC
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Queyside Childrens Centre Score: 23/100
VSOCC - Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#6 — The Mark Children Centre Score: 23/100
VSOCC - Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#7 — Wee Care Day Care & Preschool Score: 23/100
Wee Care Day Care & Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — Dorothy Lam Children’s Centre Score: 23/100
VSOCC - Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#9 — Wee Care Day Care Score: 22/100
Wee Care Day Care & Preschool
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#10 — Garderie Tartine et Chocolat Score: 22/100
Garderie Tartine et Chocolat
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#11 — Seksik Score: 22/100
Seksik Early Care & Learning Centre
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#12 — Duke Street Early Learning and Care Score: 22/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/358048947. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#13 — Douglas Park Academy Score: 22/100
Douglas Park Academy
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#14 — Vancouver Knowledge Beginnings - Kindercare Score: 22/100
Vancouver Knowledge Beginnings | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Vancouver, WA
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#15 — Little Oak Montessori Score: 21/100
Little Oak Montessori
Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
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#16 — Kitsilano Area Childcare Society Score: 21/100
Daycare | Kitsilano Area Child Care Society
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#17 — Strathcona Montessori Score: 20/100
Montessori Vancouver
Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
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#18 — Happy Corner Parent Participation Preschool Score: 20/100
Happy Corner
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#19 — KinderBees Early Learning Centre Score: 20/100
Where warmth and harmony exist, children thrive Where warmth and harmony exist, children thrive We offer a warm, family atmosphere and a balanced program that nurtures both learning and joy. Learn More Our curriculum is built on a balanced approach—combining
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#20 — Creative Tots Score: 19/100
Creative Tots
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#21 — Prématernelle V'là l'Bon Vent Score: 19/100
V'là l'Bon Vent
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#22 — Little Monsters Academy Score: 17/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4957714305. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#23 — Sir Andrew's Daycare Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8773111991. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#24 — Garderie Le Parasol Score: 13/100
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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#25 — Djavad Mowafaghian Child Care Centre Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/527963722. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#26 — Garderie L’île aux enfants Score: 12/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12037125678. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#27 — John Oliver Preschool Score: 11/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/356842413. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, website, address.
Programs: Preschool. 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 Vancouver?
- Community Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
- 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 Vancouver?
- Childcare costs in Vancouver 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.