Best Daycares in Winnipeg, MB — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 17 daycares and childcare centers in Winnipeg based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Winnipeg

  1. #1 — River Heights Child Care Score: 100%

    River Heights Child Care

    Programs: Sign in, River Heights Child Care, Philosophy, Curriculum Montessori Education, The Reggio Emilia Approach, STEAM Education, Admissions, Food Program, RHCC Parent Services, Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, Basement finishing, Painting and drywall repairs, Flooring installation and repairs, Plumbing and electrical work, Regular cleaning (weekly, bi Weekly, or monthly), Deep cleaning, Laundry and ironing, Organization and decluttering, Move In/move Out cleaning, Deep cleaning and sanitation, Removal of stains, spills, and odors, Inspection for wear and tear, Reassembly and installation guidance, Errand running (grocery shopping, dry cleaning, etc.), Scheduling appointments, Travel planning and booking, Organizing and managing household projects, Event planning and coordination, Lawn mowing, edging, and trimming, Garden bed maintenance and planting. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Advantage Child Care Academy Score: 97%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/40988694. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Building Blocks on Balmoral Score: 97%

    Preschool Care Centres

    Programs: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada, Recreational Opportunities for Children (ROC), Member Access Program, Youth Employment Support Program (YES), Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre (WELARC), The Entry Program, The Immigrant Centre, Newcomer Services | YMCA YWCA of Winnipeg Skip to main content YMCA YWCA of Winnipeg User account menu Donate, Jobs, My Account, Volunteer, Stories of Impact, Vision, Mission Values, History, Governance, Policies, Accessibility, Safeguarding Children Youth, Heart of the City Campaign, Legacy Giving, Send a Kid to Camp, Strong Kids, Membership Main menu Membership Membership Join Us Locations, Member Experience Corporate Partnerships, Find Your Membership, Financial Assistance, Member Handbook, Member App, Our Programs Main menu Our Programs Our Programs 2026 Spring Programs, Elmwood Kildonan. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Montessori Academy Score: 91%

    Montessori Academy

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Busy Bee Day Care Centre Score: 89%

    Child Care Facility

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Kiddie Kampus Score: 89%

    Kiddie Kampus

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Mini Skool Score: 83%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11020938511. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Harstone Children's Centre Score: 81%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1062601223. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Children's House Montessori School Score: 74%

    Children's House

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Aleph-Bet Child Life Enrichment Program Inc. Score: 71%

    alephbetdaycare.ca

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Freight House Early Learning & Care Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12155974812. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Harrow Co-op Children’s Centre Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1040544903. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Machray Day Care Centre Score: 66%

    Machray Day Nursery

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Leila Day Care Centre Inc. Score: 59%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/840364374. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Rainbow Day Nursery Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/244744788. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Saint Amant Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1339088159. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — MFRC Child Care Centre Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12742505460. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. 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 Winnipeg?
River Heights Child Care is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg?
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 Winnipeg?
Childcare costs in Winnipeg 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.