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.

Amazing daycare. My son is in the infant room and all of the staff have been so caring and so…read morefriendly. We love having access to the cameras to check in on our son during the day. Most of the time the teachers are singing and dancing for the kids, teaching them how to walk, etc. He loves going to daycare everyday and we love taking him there because we know he's in good hands.

As soon as i walked into this place I knew it was the place i wanted my 3 yr old to be. I looked at…read moreMANY of the daycares in Burlington and some in Oakville and I was getting really discouraged. Alot of them are very dated and over crowded. I did pick one which lasted all of 2 weeks before i started to look for something better. It was a struggle to get him to go each day. Well this place is really something special. It feels like a small scale school as soon as you walk in the door. Very professional looking with quality school furniture etc. Jill is a great teacher and my son now wants to go to school. His words., " I go to big school now mommy, no more daycare. I go learn "

Choosing Westbrook Montessori was hands down one of the best decisions we have ever made for our…read moredaughter. From day one, we felt welcomed, supported, and truly treated like family. The love, care, and dedication that the teachers and staff show every single child is something very special and increasingly rare to find. This is so much more than a school--it's a community. Every child is genuinely known, valued, and encouraged to thrive in their own unique way. The staff go above and beyond to ensure each child feels safe, confident, loved, and excited to learn. Their passion for what they do shines through in every interaction. The growth we have seen in our daughter has been incredible. Not only has she developed academically, but they have also grown in confidence, independence, kindness, and social skills. As parents, there is no greater comfort than knowing your child is spending their days in an environment where they are truly cared for. What makes this Montessori exceptional is its unwavering focus on the children. Every decision, every activity, and every interaction is centered around helping the children succeed and feel supported. The teachers have become trusted mentors and role models, and the relationships they build with the children are genuine and meaningful. We are beyond grateful for everything this Montessori has done for our family. The memories, friendships, and foundation they have helped create will last a lifetime. We cannot say enough wonderful things about this school and would recommend it without hesitation to any family looking for a nurturing, caring, and truly outstanding Montessori experience. Special shoutout to Riz the director, for creating such an amazing atmosphere

We have been with Westbrook Montessori for 2 1/2 years, and it's been a wonderful experience for…read moreboth of our children. The school has a warm family feel, so our children adjusted very easily. The teachers are great, and work closely with the students to help them achieve their full potential. My daughter graduated from the Casa (senior kindergarten) program in June, reading at a grade 2 level and had been introduced to grade 3 mathematics concepts. In September, she entered into a grade one French immersion program. Because Westbrook also introduces the kids to French, it has been a very easy transition for her. She took with her the drive for learning, and has progressed to reading chapter books, and writing her own stories. My son, loves Westbrook and shows a very keen interest in school. At 3, he's already recognizing short words, and enjoys books and counting. His learning style is very different from his sister's, but the teachers work with him in a way that works for him. Because it's a family oriented school, the Principal there, is very open and fair with the students and parents. As a parent, there's nothing like sending your to school knowing that they are safe and happy. My husband and I have been extremely happy with Westbrook, and always recommend it to friends and family who are looking for a great school for their children.

One of our sons has been here since October 2019, so there was a few months they were closed and we…read moreleave the country this month. It was recommended to us by two neighbourhood families, who both said the care was the best they had experienced. Judy who owns it is amazing. Our son had never been anywhere for care and was very reluctant to be with strangers before this. But from the first week, he skipped in everyday. The care and attention is amazing, the staff are all very pleasant and loving towards the children. Judy is extremely good with all the kids, particularly ones struggling with settling ( I've seen a few kids on their first days with her, and she is great). They have a huge room and use of a gym upstairs a few days a week, along with a nice playground outside. They were always open to families coming to see the place at any time ( pre Covid). During the closedown, she kept us informed, and is running a very tight ship with the new regulations- the place is deep cleaned all the time and the set up adhere to the new guidelines. We're very sad to be leaving- I can't recommend them enough.

This daycare does a great job of watching children and helping them progress in their early years…read more They provide special attention to each child and makes them feel right at home. They even have before and after school programs where they will drop-off and pick-up kindergarten kids at Davisville Jr. PS. Overall a good daycare. Sad to leave but our kids have to grow up sometime.

My child was thankfully for a short time in this location …read more Pros : Hygienic Good activities Part time program available Cons : The care takers were brusque with kids . Infact I could often hear them talking in bad tone( behind the door )where strollers were parked .

We wanted to leave our kid for a week in this daycare because our daycare was closed for vacation…read moreduring 2 weeks. We regretted. We have been allowed to access the videos that show what's happening during the day. Believe me, we didn't wait the end of the day to remove our Kid from this place and never bring it anymore. They were brusque with him and the other kids. We've seen one of the girls forcing him to release his bunny because they said: "he can't have it when he eats". They have a very particular way to get the kids to sleep, they just show no love, no emotions, put them on the bed and swing them strongly until they fall asleep. We assisted to a fire alarm exercise and that was just worrying. People seem to be annoyed when I left him and I had to wait until they agree who is going to take him from my arms. You definitely don't want your kid stay in those hands.

The Play 'n Stay Daycare has been a wonderful and nurturing environment for our daughter, who's…read morebeen there for 10 months. We're grateful for the care Gloria has given. Our daughter is excited to go there in the morning and, in the evening, she's had a full and adventurous day. Gloria's great about teaching about sharing and has even started potty training (our daughter is 18 months). The space is completely child oriented, full of stimulating toys and has a cozy sleeping area and kitchen down stairs. My understanding is that it has has been regularly inspected by the ministry and is up to code and that the primary reason why it is not licensed is there is no outdoor play area, which is simply not possible in their current location. However almost every day Gloria takes the kids to various parks, the library, and drop in centers in the neighborhood and regularly takes further excursions including the Riverdale Farm, science center, and strawberry picking. On these outings, Gloria's often meets up with the other Play 'n Stay located near Broadview and Gerrard, which is also owned by Gloria and Sultan and run by Gina. Since we've been there, Gloria has had 5 kids ranging from 9 months to 3 years. This has been a good age-mix for our daughter as it's like a big family where the bigger kids stimulate and interact with the younger ones. Gloria regularly does circle time with singing, activities, and art. She gives them nutritious hot breakfast and lunch and plenty of snacks with fruits and veggies. In the evenings she gives us an update on the naps, bowel movements, and eating and generally how they has gone. When we're concerned about our daughter--if she's feeling under the weather or otherwise--we can text and get prompt responses through out the day. We feel close with the families of the Play 'n Stay, and we feel fortunate to be part of this tight community. We regularly meet them at the parks and farmers markets in the evenings or on the weekends and we communicate over email about important issues relating to raising our kids. It's hard to describe how reassuring it is to know how much love and care Gloria has for our our daughter and the rest of the kids at Play 'n Stay. She and Sultan work incredibly hard to provide a truly wonderful environment and big extended family for our daughter.

My son has been a member of Gloria's family since January 2013 and his has thrived in this home…read morebased nurturing home daycare environment. Gloria has been an attentive and loving care provider - she is lime a second mother to him and he absolutely loves his time there (I know this because he asks to go on weekends if we pass by). The 20+ years experience really show. Her play based activities encourage the kids to interact with each other while being given lots of learning and cognitive development time too. They mix in lots of arts and crafts, circle time, outdoor activities and even field trips that are done in conjunction with a local Parent Resources drop in centre (Riverdale Farm, strawberry picking, Centre Island, etc). Weather permitting the kids are out every day. The food is nutritious and adventurous too. It is without question that I would recommend Play 'n Stay to any prospective parents looking for quality home-based care. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-6:00, closed holidays and last two weeks of August and December.

We love Discovering Minds (and so does our daughter). They created a supportive, loving, family…read moreatmosphere, while also focusing seriously on the Montessori philosophy. Our child flourished under their care and her practical learning exceeded all of my expectations. We were so sad to leave (we moved). I cannot recommend Discovering Minds enough. We still keep in touch with the staff.

My sons have been attending Discovering Minds for 3 1/2 years. This little school has become an…read moreextension of our family. It is a family run, traditional Montessori school, and so the atmosphere here is unique, and I would even say special. The classes are small so nobody gets lost in the shuffle. There is a strong focus on community, and teaching the children how to navigate the world in an independent and responsible, respectful, conscious way. I really can't say enough good things about this school, honestly. I sometimes wonder what I would do without them :) I highly recommend anyone who is thinking of going in the Montessori direction, to definitely check out Discovering Minds.

My daughter started daycare as an infant and moved forward to the toddler rooms. From reading, to…read moreindoor activities and outdoors blast have given my daughter the opportunity to sharpen her social skills and became a good 2 year old communicator :) Hence, the staff and the care provided for my daughter was excellent and couldn't ask for more love! The staff is always ready to listen to your needs and provides excellent feedback. Due to moving reasons, it is with great regret we have to say our goodbyes. We wish Mrs. J. Blais and her staff all the best in the future and may your daycare succeed abundantly :)

It was a wonderful experience for my kids in Rhyme & Reason Daycare in Etobicoke! The owner &…read morestaffs there are loving and caring, the program they provided was fun and educational, I highly recommend this daycare!