3 Best Preschools in Barrie, ON

"Wee Watch Licensed Home Child Care Barrie is dedicated to setting high standards for home childcare. The focus is on creating the best possible childcare environment. Their network of 44 non-profit agencies and 1,300 homes across Ontario aims to provide children with loving, stimulating, and safe home environments. They have 40 years of experience in child care. Wee Watch Licensed Home Child Care Barrie continues to evolve and improve their approach. They believe in the uniqueness of each child and are committed to providing quality care for all children and their families in partnership with parents. Wee Watch Licensed Home Child Care Barrie is designed to meet the needs of each child in care, offering flexibility and personalized attention to ensure their development and well-being. They provide a warm, safe, and stimulating environment to encourage self-confidence and promote learning through play. Wee Watch Licensed Home Child Care Barrie is a family-owned childcare business. They provide lunch and snacks to the children. They are proud to participate in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CWELCC) program, making licensed infant and child daycare more affordable with significantly reduced fees for families.

"BrightPath Kids focuses on incorporating natural elements both inside and outside their facility. The director, Debbie Harlow, has been with BrightPath Barrie since the centre opened in 2009. Their staff aims to provide a well-balanced learning environment where children can observe, question, experiment, and explore. The preschool offers early education for children ages six weeks to six years. The centre also features two outdoor playgrounds, one for toddlers and one for preschoolers, each equipped with developmentally appropriate play structures, sandboxes, picnic tables, a mulch digging pit, and additional shade structures to protect children from the sun. They offer exceptional service and support to families raising children. BrightPath mandates that all centre staff hold certifications in CPR and First Aid Training. They have partnered with a Registered Dietitian to ensure that all meals and snacks on their menu meet the highest nutritional value. Their Connect™ app allows parents to see how their child is progressing. They provide a parent handbook and first-day checklist.

"Discovery Child Care is a community-based licensed child care center that provides high-quality, play-based learning programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The preschool offers licensed childcare programs where children spend their days immersed in nature, discovering, exploring, investigating, and collaborating. They are the first in Canada to have their Nature Explore Classroom certified by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. They provide unique, nature-focused, award-winning programs. Their instructors are a group of educators passionate about delivering the highest quality nature-based childcare programs. The preschool encourages children to respect and care for nature while their educators role model values others and the natural environment. Discovery Child Care organizes field trips for the children. Karen Eilersen is the founder and director of Discovery Child Care Centre. She is a passionate leader whose vision drives the work to connect as many children, families, and educators to nature. Discovery Child Care staff have over 40 years of combined experience and continue to work directly in programs daily. They are responsible for ensuring children receive 50% of their required nutrients from morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.