Top Daycares & Childcare Centres in Barrie
Lakeland Childcare
Childcare centre offering a catered menu and daily photo updates.
Why It Made the List: The highest review volume without any significant complaint pattern, with reviewers consistently praising an owner and staff described as warm, responsive, and genuinely attentive to each child's development.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: (705) 503-1385
Address: 45 Commerce Park Dr Unit C, Barrie, ON L4N 9P6 (View on Map)
Rating: 4.6★ (67 reviews)
Little Start Child Care (Bryne Dr.)
24-hour childcare centre serving families with non-standard work schedules.
Why It Made the List: Reviewers consistently praise a daily photo and messaging app that keeps parents updated throughout the day, along with genuinely caring staff even during overnight and irregular-hour care.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: (705) 728-7807
Address: Unit R & S, 565 Bryne Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 9Y3 (View on Map)
Rating: 4.2★ (54 reviews)
Northern Stars Montessori School & Daycare Inc.
Montessori-based childcare centre and preschool.
Why It Made the List: Most reviewers describe an owner who balances genuine love for children with a structured Montessori approach that builds independence, though one detailed review cites a recent inspection report with unmet infractions — review the centre's current Ministry of Education inspection report directly before enrolling.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: (705) 721-8867
Address: 110 Little Ave, Barrie, ON L4N 4K8 (View on Map)
Rating: 4.4★ (53 reviews)
Discovery Child Care Centre
Childcare centre with a forest school outdoor program.
Why It Made the List: Reviewers consistently praise a nurturing infant program and a forest school approach that keeps kids engaged in outdoor learning throughout the year.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: (705) 733-2052
Address: 1 Thrushwood Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 0Z1 (View on Map)
Rating: 4.3★ (38 reviews)
Bulldog KIDS
Childcare centre and summer camp offering weekly themed activities.
Why It Made the List: Reviewers consistently praise engaging weekly camp themes and field trips that keep children excited to return summer after summer.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: (705) 722-5439
Address: 576 Bryne Dr Unit B, Barrie, ON L4N 9P6 (View on Map)
Rating: 4.4★ (34 reviews)
Kids Childcare + Preschool
Modern childcare centre with an on-site gymnasium and food service.
Why It Made the List: Most reviewers describe an impressively modern, clean facility with attentive staff, though one detailed review describes a decline in communication and transparency over time as the centre grew — ask current families about their most recent experience before enrolling.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: (289) 843-5437
Address: 491 Bryne Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 9P7 (View on Map)
Rating: 4.7★ (28 reviews)
BrightPath Barrie Child Care Centre
Large childcare centre chain location in south Barrie.
Why It Made the List: Most reviewers describe caring, attentive educators and strong developmental progress in their children, but this location was the subject of a widely reported news story regarding an educator's conduct toward children — parents should specifically ask the centre how staffing and safety protocols have changed since, and review current inspection reports directly.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: 1-888-808-2252
Address: 133 Mapleview Dr W unit 10, Barrie, ON L4N 9H7 (View on Map)
Rating: 4.8★ (112 reviews)
Lakeland Childcare - Ferris Ln
Second Lakeland Childcare location on the north side of Barrie.
Why It Made the List: Reviewers consistently praise daily communication and creative sensory activities, matching the strong reputation of the original Lakeland location.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: (249) 388-4528
Address: 11 Ferris Ln, Barrie, ON L4M 5N6 (View on Map)
Rating: 4.6★ (11 reviews)
Learning Jungle Maple Hill
Childcare centre and preschool near downtown Barrie.
Why It Made the List: Reviewers consistently praise infant-room educators who make the transition into daycare easier than expected, with staff who function like a close-knit team.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: (705) 999-5863
Address: 147 Toronto St, Barrie, ON L4N 1V3 (View on Map)
Rating: 4.7★ (7 reviews)
Open Arms Early Childhood Centre
Childcare centre offering crafts and hands-on projects.
Why It Made the List: Very small review count so far, but the review on file describes children learning a great deal through frequent crafts and activities.
Website: Contact through website
Phone: (705) 721-3399
Address: 460 Mapleview Dr W, Barrie, ON L4N 9G4 (View on Map)
Rating: 5.0★ (5 reviews)
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