Finding child and daycare in Etobicoke, and most other locations can be one of the most difficult tasks for parents. You may be leaving your child in someone else’s care for the first time, or perhaps you have recently moved and need to find childcare closer to your new home. Whatever the reason, if you’re searching for a daycare in Etobicoke, you’ve come to the right place.
Thankfully, our area has dozens of wonderful childcare centers to choose from. Many offer care from birth, and some offer languages other than English, including French and Ukrainian. Most importantly, there are lots of options when it comes to finding the right people to nurture and care for your child, as well as help them with the big transition they are going through.
In this post we’ll reveal 14 of our top picks for child and daycare in Etobicoke. In this list, we’ve tried to cover a wide range of reputable locations to serve families in all areas of Etobicoke. We’ll also provide additional resources at the end for you to find out about more options. In no particular order, let’s get started!
1. Terry Tan Child Centre
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Ages: 0 – 10 yrs
Location: 4258 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1Z7 (Bloordale – In Bloordale United Church) and 15 Rossburn Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2P7 (Eatonville – In Eatonville Junior School)
Terry Tan first opened in 1971, and has been run as a non-profit centre since 1994. Its two centres are governed by a parent/community board of directors. Terry Tan is committed to accommodating all children, including those with special needs, and also helps other Etobicoke and Toronto centres to do the same. The Eatonville location caters to children from birth to 10 years, while the Bloordale location serves children from 18 months to 3.8 years as well as children from 6 to 10 years.
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2. Lady Bug Daycare
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Ages: 2 – 5 yrs
Location: 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9B 2A8
Lady Bug daycare doesn’t accept children under 2 years old, so isn’t ideal for moms returning to work after a year of maternity leave. However, according to its excellent reviews, it might be worth the wait. Lady Bug prides itself on its diverse atmosphere, and on encouraging children to develop educational and social abilities.
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Neighbourhood: Islington City Centre
- Address: 1 Lomand Drive, Islington City Centre W
- Address: Barclay Terrace, 1300-1320 Islington Ave
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3. Kids and Company
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Ages: 0 – 6 yrs
Location: 104 Advance Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2T7 (Islington) and 3250 Bloor St W Suite 101, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2W8 (Etobicoke)
Kids and Company is a large organization with dozens of Canadian (and several US) locations, including 15 in Ontario. They offer flexible childcare and a broad curriculum including language, music, and literacy. They hold regular events, including family outings and parent date nights, and foster a community that nurtures working families. Meals and snacks are provided by the Kids and Company Kidco Kitchen. All centres provide Daycare Webwatch so parents can check on their kids throughout the day.
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Neighbourhood: Norseman
- Address: QUBE, 760 The Queensway
- Address: The Dalesford, 245 Dalesford Rd
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4. Treasured Moments
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Ages: 1 – 5 yrs
Location: 316 Burnhamthorpe Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9B 2A1 and 3107 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1E2
Treasured Moments runs from two locations and offers four different programs: Infants, Toddlers, Junior Preschool, and Senior Preschool. Established in 1992, the curriculum of this centre has always had a large focus on learning to read, and the various skills that this can lead to. They partner with the Real Food for Kids catering service to provide meals and snacks throughout the day.
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Neighbourhood: Burnamthorpe & Kipling
Address: Parc Nuvo Condos 15 Viking Lane
5. Mindwerx 4 Kids
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Ages: 18 months – 4 yrs
Location: 3825 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON M9B 1K9
This centre hangs it hat on focusing on the unique characteristics of each child. Its play-based environment encourages kids to learn through exploration and inquiry. They also offer an Inclusive Child Care Program for children with special needs or disabilities. Food and snacks are provide by Organic Kids Catering.
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Neighbourhood: Bloor & Kipling
- Address: Kingsway on the Park, 1 Aberfoyle Cres
- Address: Kingsgate, 101 Subway Cres
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6. Learning Jungle
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Ages: 0 – 12 yrs
Location: 1982 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9P 2N5 (Briarcrest) and 100 Allanhurst Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9A 4K4 (Buttonwood)
At its two locations, Learning Jungle offers Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and School Age programs, as well as drop-in care. Learning Jungle also has five other locations outside of Etobicoke. They follow an educational program that covers eight “smart” criteria, which teachers use to develop their lessons.
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Neighbourhood: The Westway
Address: 2000-2010 Islington Ave, Kingsway Village
7. Islington Village Childcare
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Ages: 9 months – 5 yrs
Location: 112 Jutland Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2H1
This centre boasts a bright and stimulating environment for kids to learn through creativity and play. They offer three programs: Toddler, Preschool, and Senior Preschool combined with JK and SK. Meals and snacks are provided by Real Food for Kids.
8. Tiny Treasure Montessori School
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Ages: 18 months – 9 yrs
Location: 627 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2Y9
Tiny Treasure runs three programs: Toddler, Casa, and Elementary. With over 30 years experience in Montessori teaching, the school offers education based on the Montessori principles. This involves providing children with the appropriate materials and level of guidance to help them develop through their own curiosity. As such, freedom of expression and self-education are strongly encouraged.
9. Caterpillar & Co.
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Ages: 9 months – 5 yrs
Location: 55 Chauncey Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2Z2
Caterpillar & Co. is a relatively new centre for daycare in Etobicoke, and was started by mom and teacher who had trouble finding a daycare she was comfortable with for her own kids. Aside from an emergent play-based curriculum, they also focus on encouragement versus praise and conduct lots of philanthropic activities. Meals and snacks are provided by Real Food for Kids, and parents can have peace of mind knowing they can check in on their kids through the Watch Me Grow Video System.
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Neighbourhood: Norseman
Address: The Montgomery, 3085 Bloor St W
10. Learning Garden Childcare
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Ages: 18 months – 6 yrs
Location: 69 Six Point Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2X3
Running as Teddy Bear Educare since 1999, this recently renamed centre offers a bright facility and stimulating space. It runs two programs: Toddler and Preschool, which focus on lots of free play, music and movement, and group activities. Fresh, tasty, and healthy meals are prepared on site.
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Neighbourhood: Six Points
Address: Parc Nuvo Condos, 15 Viking Lane
11. Sonechko Daycare
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Ages: 18 months – 5 yrs
Location: 301 Lanor Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8W 2R1
This centre offers two programs: Toddler and Preschool, which focus on active learning and exploration. This Ukrainian non-profit has been running since 1995, and offers materials to help children learn the Ukrainian language and embrace Ukrainian culture and heritage.
12. Le Petit Chaperon Rouge
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Ages: 3 months – 12 yrs
Location: 755 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 2T3 and 59 Clement Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9R 1Y5
If your child already speaks French at home and you’d like them to continue at daycare, one option is Le Petit Chaperon Rouge. Aside from the two Etobicoke centres, there are also four more in Toronto’s east end. They all offer a play-based environment in which daily activities are conducted in French. Each centre caters to a different set of age groups, so check the website for details before booking a tour.
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Neighbourhood: Alderwood
Address: QUBE, 760 The Queensway
13. Elder Tree Montessori
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Ages: 18 months – 6 yrs
Location: 46 Mimico Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1R1
Elder Tree is another Montessori daycare in Etobicoke that follows the Montessori principles of education. The environment is prepared such that children can learn and discover through their own curiosity in order to develop a passion for learning. This centre offers a Toddler program and a Casa program.
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Neighbourhood: Mimico
- Address: Eau Du Soleil Condos, 20-30 Shore Breeze
- Address: Palace Place Condos, 1 Palace Pier Court
- Address: Eleven Superior, Mimico
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14. Educare Kindergarten and Day Care Centre
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Ages: 18 months – 12 yrs
Location: 16 Four Seasons Pl, Etobicoke, ON M9B 6E5
Educare Kindergarten and Day Care Centre has one location in Etobicoke and another in North York. They offer four programs: Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, and School Age. The curriculum is focused on learning through discovery and exploration, and building self-esteem through positive social interactions.
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Neighbourhood: North Etobicoke
Address:2000-2010 Islington Ave
15. New Toronto Co-operative Nursery School
Ages: 2.5 yrs- 4 yrs
Location: 153 Lakeshore Drive, Etobicoke, M8V 2A1
New Toronto Co-operative Nursery School is tucked away on the waterfront in New Toronto right beside the Lawn Bowing Club.
It is a parent-run, cooperative, non-profit nursery school that strives to meets the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and creative needs of the preschooler.
They offer two, three or five mornings a week (9:15-11:45 am). The school runs from September to June. Small class size of 16. They include special days and educational visitors. The outdoor play structure is right on the water. It’s a coop so there are parent jobs & fundraising activities.
More Options
If you’re looking for more daycare in Etobicoke options, there are plenty more daycares available. To start, the YMCA has several locations, and typically offers childcare at lower prices than many of the centres listed above. For a full list of licensed daycares, you can visit the City of Toronto website. There are also many home daycare options, including Wee Watch, as well as in-home options, such as Canadian Nanny.
Final Comments
Finding childcare that’s right for your family can be extremely difficult. With such an important task at hand, it’s important to do your own research about locations you’re interested in. It’s also a good idea to visit each one to get a feel for whether it will be a good fit for your child. Many daycares in the area fill their spots early in advance. Therefore, it’s best to start looking immediately as soon as you know when you’ll need childcare (yes, even if you’re still pregnant – waitlists can go beyond a year in some cases!)
In this post, we’ve introduced you to 14 reputable locations for daycare in Etobicoke. If any pique your interest, check out their websites and arrange some visits. They are typically very flexible with arranging private tours for new families.
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