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 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 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.

Best Daycares in Vancouver, BC — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 48 daycares and childcare centers in Vancouver based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Vancouver

#1 — Community Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 100%

Community Montessori Children's Centre

Programs: Preschool, Montessori. View full profile →
#2 — Douglas Park Preschool Score: 100%

LICENSED PRESCHOOL • Douglas Park Community Centre

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#3 — Wee Care Day Care & Preschool Score: 100%

Wee Care Day Care & Preschool

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#4 — Seksik Score: 100%

Seksik Early Care & Learning Centre

Programs: What We Do, Menu Close Who We Are What Guides Us, Our Herstory, Our People, Our Board Members, Our Constitution Bylaws, Atira Indigenous Leadership Council, Our Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, Our Whistleblower Policy and Platform, What We Do Gender based Violence, Housing, Programs Early Care Learning Centres, Training Resources, Atira Community Legal Clinic, State of Women’s Housing, Our Social Enterprises, Projects, Ways to Help Donate, Corporate Giving, Gift Cards, Holiday Drive, Events Previous Events, Third Party Fundraising, Thank You, Get Involved Careers, Influencers, Volunteer, Practicums, Reports Atira’s Reports, Our Annual Reports. View full profile →
#5 — Wee Care Day Care Score: 97%

Wee Care Day Care & Preschool

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#6 — Duke Street Early Learning and Care Score: 97%

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 →
#7 — Willowbrae Academy River District Score: 97%

Childcare - River District Vancouver, BC

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#8 — Queyside Childrens Centre Score: 95%

VSOCC - Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#9 — The Mark Children Centre Score: 95%

VSOCC - Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#10 — Happy Corner Parent Participation Preschool Score: 91%

Happy Corner

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#11 — Strathcona Montessori Score: 91%

Montessori Vancouver

Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
#12 — KinderBees Early Learning Centre Score: 91%

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 →
#13 — Garderie Tartine et Chocolat Score: 91%

Garderie Tartine et Chocolat

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#14 — Creative Tots Score: 91%

Creative Tots

Programs: Child Care, Education, Active Learning, Mission Statement, Philosophy, Snack and Lunch policy, Creative Tots +1 236 476 2268 creativetots.bc@gmail.com 3756 Burke Street, Burnaby, BC V5H 1A2, Programs, Admission, Health Policy, Gallery, Welcome to Creative Tots Montessori and Daycare Read More > Enrol Now 2 5 year Age Group. View full profile →
#15 — Little Oak Montessori Score: 90%

Little Oak Montessori

Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
#16 — Prématernelle V'là l'Bon Vent Score: 89%

V'là l'Bon Vent

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#17 — Thunderbird Preschool Score: 89%

Licensed Childcare

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#18 — Dorothy Lam Children’s Centre Score: 86%

VSOCC - Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#19 — Vancouver Knowledge Beginnings - Kindercare Score: 84%

Vancouver Knowledge Beginnings | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Vancouver, WA

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#20 — Garderie L’île aux enfants Score: 83%

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 →
#21 — Douglas Park Academy Score: 80%

Douglas Park Academy

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#22 — Lisa 's Little Angels Daycare & Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
#23 — Joyful Learning Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#24 — Mill Plain Children's Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#25 — The Goddard School of Vancouver Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — Little Monsters Academy Score: 74%

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 →
#27 — Kitsilano Area Childcare Society Score: 73%

Daycare | Kitsilano Area Child Care Society

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#28 — A Peaceful Path Montessori Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — Sir Andrew's Daycare Score: 70%

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 →
#30 — Our Little People Daycare Score: 70%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 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 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 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.

Top Daycares in Vancouver

#1 — Community Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 100%

#2 — Douglas Park Preschool Score: 100%

#3 — Wee Care Day Care & Preschool Score: 100%

#4 — Seksik Score: 100%

#5 — Wee Care Day Care Score: 97%

#6 — Duke Street Early Learning and Care Score: 97%

#7 — Willowbrae Academy River District Score: 97%

#8 — Queyside Childrens Centre Score: 95%

#9 — The Mark Children Centre Score: 95%

#10 — Happy Corner Parent Participation Preschool Score: 91%

#11 — Strathcona Montessori Score: 91%

#12 — KinderBees Early Learning Centre Score: 91%

#13 — Garderie Tartine et Chocolat Score: 91%

#14 — Creative Tots Score: 91%

#15 — Little Oak Montessori Score: 90%

#16 — Prématernelle V'là l'Bon Vent Score: 89%

#17 — Thunderbird Preschool Score: 89%

#18 — Dorothy Lam Children’s Centre Score: 86%

#19 — Vancouver Knowledge Beginnings - Kindercare Score: 84%

#20 — Garderie L’île aux enfants Score: 83%

#21 — Douglas Park Academy Score: 80%

#22 — Lisa 's Little Angels Daycare & Preschool Score: 77%

#23 — Joyful Learning Preschool Score: 77%

#24 — Mill Plain Children's Academy Score: 77%

#25 — The Goddard School of Vancouver Score: 77%

#26 — Little Monsters Academy Score: 74%

#27 — Kitsilano Area Childcare Society Score: 73%

#28 — A Peaceful Path Montessori Score: 71%

#29 — Sir Andrew's Daycare Score: 70%

#30 — Our Little People Daycare Score: 70%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Browse Vancouver daycares by program

Frequently asked questions