This place is wonderful! i was so nervous about sending my son to daycare at a young age, he…read morestarted at 7.5 months, but the teachers and owners made it a great transition for us all and were really open to adapting to anything we needed to cater to his age/routine. i cant say enough nice things about Hakuna Matata Daycare, if you are looking for somewhere safe, clean, trustworthy and people who truly care and attend to your child, this is THE PLACE to send them!! thank you all for being so wonderful!

I'm really disappointed with my experience with this daycare's enrollment process. I received a…read morecall letting me know there was an open spot and we scheduled a tour for the very next day. I rearranged my schedule to make it work, only to be told the morning of the tour that the spot had already been given to someone else. At no point was I informed that the spot was being offered to multiple families or that it could be taken before my tour. If I had known, I would have acted faster or asked for an earlier tour. This lack of communication felt unprofessional and left me feeling misled and inconvenienced. Families deserve transparency when it comes to something as important as childcare spots.

In general, Mother Craft-Avondale provides a reliable service, but it is not up to par. It is a…read morepositive thing that there are a few good teachers who take care of the kids well. The Manager and a couple of teachers show signs of discrimination. Discrimination is not acceptable in any part of the world especially in Canada. Due to the fact that our kids are in day care, I am unsure where to file a complaint. They might be more affected if the complaints are straightforward. Couple of parents I spoke to also have the same issues. I am sincerely hoping the Director of Mothercraft Avondale, as well as the top management at Mothercraft Avondale, takes note of this review and warns or provides training to those teachers and manager.

Overall, I am quite happy. And yes, the waiting list is quite long, I went on the list when my son…read morewas 3 months, and we have started attending when he was 2.5 years old. Right now the preschool price is 1180 (for year 2012). The good: - I find the program to be quite varied, there is an ambudance of good toys and books, that are not just fund, but educational. - Right now there is Yoga and Music on alternating weeks and library visits for kindergarden group. - There is a water day every week during summer, when kids get sprinklers and all sorts of water toys. - most of the staff is great, the children get picked up and physically cared for when they're upset. They also seem to be quite sincere and genuinely interested in small children. - some food from home are allowed: we are bringing organic milk, bread and cereal. - a fair size yard for outdoor play, with sand box and, could be bigger and better of course, but compared to what most daycares have it's very good. And lots of outdoor toys. It's a bit too shaded, which is good in the summer, but no sunshine in the winter. I think I have only seen bigger yards in schools, or in a few suburb private schools such as Montesorri or Waldorf. - Also, weather permitting, kids stay longer outside than mandated minimum for the second outing, which is great! - GREAT: a report is put up of how much kid ate, when they slept and what was the program for day (this way on the way home you can follow up with your child a bit). Could be better: - food - breadsticks should not see daycare even as snack. Neither should wonderbread. It's better to serve local fruits and veggies - they have more vitamines. Porridges are unheard of here (except rice). It's not bad menu, but sure could be improved. I also don't see the merit of milk with lunch. I'm sorry, milk is food, not drink, just like soup. And drinking milk along lunch with meatballs is just wrong by any established cuisine. Morning snacks are cold, which in the winter is bad. Milk is always served right out of the fridge btw. Gee, skip all the GMO corn cereal and serve everyone a mug of organic hot chocolate (warmth, iron, calcium and calories). Or nice oatmeal, polenta or buckwheat porridge (either can be prepared day of or day before and reheated). - too much sanitization w/ clorine. Better don't let street shoes and sick kids in and wipe runny noses promptly. And it seems to have been established that triclosane soap (anti-bacterial one) is not a good thing on daily basis. My sister with PhD in Bio says the same - it just kills all the flora and weakens immune system. Yet, the kids are using this type of soap. We personally have our own - it is allowed. - it's a bit chilly in the winter - around 20C - I'm a bit upset with all the waste with papertowels, especially when there is laundry on site. Although after lunch kids use damp clothes to wipe their faces.

We had our son at this daycare for almost three years. We could not have been happier with how…read morethis daycare was run! The cost is very fair, and the location is very convenient (for us). The facility is very neat, clean and well stocked with a great variety of toys and activities! There is also a large grass park adjacent to the facility, which they often use. The odd time that our son would get hurt or have a problem with another child, we were immediately informed of the details and what was done to solve the problem. I was always impressed with the way they handled any and all situations that arose. Regardless of anything, he would come home happy every day! After reading the poor review left here by someone else, it seems like their child has personal problems that aren't the daycare's fault. I wouldn't pay much attention to that review since my wife and I have never known anyone to have a negative thing to say about Ladybug daycare. My wife and I are very much looking forward to enrolling our youngest son when he becomes old enough to attend!

My son has spent a little over a year at LadyBug daycare, which out of all the daycares that we…read morehave explored, proves to be the best. 1. The staff is very kind and gentle with the children, always playing with them and keeping a close eye. As you know, children can be reckless and on multiple occasions my son has been pushed or kicked by another toddler, the teacher automatically notified me of this, ensuring me that the other parent was notified as well. This is just one of the ways the staff at this daycare differ greatly from other ones. 2. The food is catered and organic, all a parent can ask for for their children is for them to eat well and healthy. They offer a menu in which I can keep track of everything that my son is eating and it is very beneficial for me to work around. 3. The children spend a lot of time outdoors, they exercise and play. They are not confined within the walls of the daycare but rather gets fresh air throughout the day. My son is very energetic, so being able to go outside is a perfect way for him to play to the fullest of his extent and explore the world around him. 4. Finally, the environment that he is surrounded by is full of learning, music, care and fun, all of which are needed in the development of children. When my child comes home singing new songs and telling me about his day, I know for sure that I have chosen the right day care from him and plan to enroll my second son there as well, it is much recommended. -Branislav V.

I noticed my daycare had few reviews and I just wanted to share what a great experience we've had…read more Such a professional and caring team behind. Any daycare has challenges and particularly during the pandemic, but TCC has made the experience for our daughter such a positive one. Thank you!

They are not fair at all !!! Minimum payment and too much stress and stuff to do!!! We all asked…read morethem to to something but they always ignored and refused!!!

Staff are amazing. My kids love it. Staff actually cares about the well being of the kids.read more

My twins have been attending It All Begins Here Daycare since their doors opened in the summer/fall…read moreof 2015. I can honestly say that there isn't a better, happier, cleaner, place for my children to spend their days. The staff is genuinely friendly and nurturing who care about the wellbeing of ALL the children. They are well educated in the background of early childhood development and offer a program that fosters learning in children from infant to preschool. As an elementary school educator myself, it was important to find a daycare for my children that would encourage them to develop to their fullest potential. I believe, It All Begins Here Daycare provides an excellent atmosphere for children to grow through balanced learning, creativity and play. The food is amazing and nutritious. Ms. Trezzi provides us with weekly schedules of meal plans and she has beautiful, clean industrial kitchen where all meals are prepared on site. My boys have never come home hungry and the Daycare always provides a daily record for each child on what they ate, when and how much. They also provide daily information on how much sleep kids had during nap time and when they went to the bathroom. The classroom E.C.E. always takes a minute to provide feedback at the end of the day upon pick-up as to how their day went, and the detailed activity board always shows the exciting activities and centres the children participated in that day. Another thing I love best about It All Begins Here Daycare is the central location, but yet it backs on to a quiet neighbourhood. The back yard where the children play is beautifully enclosed by nature- not a busy street or parking lot. Even better, on those days when it's too cold or rainy- It All Begins Here has an amazing indoor heated gym where the kids can run around in. The gym is bright from all the natural light that enters through the windows and filled with amazing gross-motor play equipment. All the other daycare centers I had seen did not meet the standards of this facility. As a new mother I was skeptical about where I was going to leave my children at 12 months when I went back to work. I went to see many other daycares before choosing this one. From the minute I walked into It All Begins Here Daycare, I knew I had found the right place. Ms. Bianca and her staff have always been caring and accommodating. I feel comfortable leaving my boys there and they are happy to return and see their teachers each day. I give this Daycare 5 stars !!

My Daughter attended It All Begins Here Daycare from the age of 14 months - 3.5 and it was the best…read morething that happened to her. The teachers are AMAZING, the curriculums are AMAZING, the facility is AMAZING, the Director is very professional but sweet at the same time, weekly menus are AMAZING, and just the overall genuine love, care, and compassion they showed my Nyla daily left me feeling she was in such a safe place, which she was! The HiMama app they use uploaded daily schedules, announcements, photos, menus, notes, and anything else you needed to know about your child on that day. It was such a wonderful addition to the center and so easy to use! I loved it! My husband and I would love to hear about how her day was and she loved to tell us about all the new things she learned. She loved her teachers so much! Starting in the infant room she was guided, mentored, and encouraged to reach her full potential and by the time she graduated from the Preschool class she had! I was so sad on her last day because we were going to miss It All Begins Here Daycare so much as they were such a huge part of our lives. There will never be enough "thank you's" Vanessa Trivelli

we went to a Birthday party on Saturday. First time there and I was overall impressed. Very…read moreclean, fun and safe. Age appropriate for your 2-6 yr olds, books, toys, lots of activities for them to stay busy for a few hours.

Really nice and clean place. They have a lot of educational toys, a lot of wooden toys. Atmosphere…read moreis very inviting. Bright and fun.

I don't give 5 stars out easily, but this place is where a part of my heart is…read more We started coming here, when our eldest was 18 months. Drop offs were no longer as hard as they once were. The last daycare was double in price, and did not have the same kind of strong programming that Bouts d'Choux does. The preschool group charges $817 a month, to give you an idea. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to friends and family: I fully trust the way this daycare is organised. The caregivers have been chosen with the right care. It's humbling to see the way they work together as a team, to care for our kids. My kids have been through each of their 4 categories: infant (poupons), toddler (bambins), preschool (classe prescolaire), and finally the afterschool program (maternelle-jardin, ou 6-12). I work with kids for a living, and can tell that much thought, effort, and pride, goes into planning the daily activities, giving a good variety of socialisation, outdoor play, creative projects, daily stories and songs. Their hot meal plan is included. This place is worth its cost, and more. I genuinely love the francophone environment, and perhaps above all, I love the caregivers there. Their personalities, and how genuine they are with the children there. Avec tout mon coeur, je peux recommander la garderie Bouts d'Choux, pour leur programmation effective, leur passion et amour pour les enfants, et tendresses envers les enfants.

Excellent daycare - amazing caregivers. We first discovered this place because his sister had…read moreattended summer camp here for a couple of years (her school daycare did not offer camp). She had such a great time and she raved about the teachers that we decided to enroll our son here for his daycare early (instead of waiting to get off the waiting list at her school). He is thriving here! never a problem with taking him and he actually never wants to leave! (um, what does that say about us? :) I can tell he is learning quite a bit - caught him at 1.5 years trying to count in french, and he can't even speak more than words really (and we are not french speakers, only grandparents). He loves learning via music and their program allows for that! They are priced so well compare to some other private establishments and this is a registered facility, monitored regularly (i know as I happened to see them being inspected once) and they are fully immersing the kids in french - really the teachers actually struggle with English. This is a gem that i think is still hidden.