CLEANLINESS, SAFETY and a POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT are things we look for in a daycare. Open Arms has met those criteria 5/5!!! We like that the facility isn't too big and that all the children including ours are well cared for. It's bright and spacious, very clean and it feels just like home! Their outdoor playground is so much fun but most importantly it has a rubber safety surface which was huge for us because one of our children is still in the early stages of walking. We love the fact that ALL the teachers are nice, respectful and friendly. Our kids loves them (especially Miss Amanda). They always have a great attitude and we can feel that they like what they do and are happy to be there. Environment is everything for us. Open Arms also provides BrightWheel and Watch Me Grow apps (optional) which is a plus so we get daily updates. As parents, we love it when we get those picture updates! We can also take a peek at Watch Me Grow app to see them throughout the day. It gives us peace of mind to know that our children are safe, well taken care of and loved while they are there. They have a great team led by Miss Anita, we are so grateful for what they do and we highly recommend Open Arms Preschool to anyone! read more

The Open Arms Preschool has been a wonderful and nurturing environment for our daughter. We're grateful for the care my daughter has been receiving. The space is completely child oriented, full of stimulating toys and has a cozy sleeping area and kitchen and gym down stairs Since we've been there, Open Arms has had kids ranging from 18 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. Open Arms 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. Open Arms gives us updates on the naps, bowel movements, and eating and generally what they are up to throughout the day via an app. You can also log on any time to view all the cameras through your phone or computer to see what your child is up to. We feel close with Open Arms, and we feel fortunate to be part of this tight community read more

Hello everyone, just want to share my experience with this amazing daycare. I am an ECE myself and seeing so many kind, respectfull, amazing, creative teachers are joyf to watch. my daughter was in toddler room for 5 month nad went down on prschool room she has been loving it soooo much and I am so great ful to find a beautiful loving place for her. the teachers are amazing all of them are cant separate them at all. being a mom is so hard and being able to trust anyone that you can leave your child with is much more difficult but the ladies who works in open arms are fantastic. my daughter is asking to go there everyday she runs to go in the classroom. if you are looking for a place like your home definitely try this wonderful daycare. The supervisor Miss Anita is so professional and guide you well to be part of the family. highly appreciated your hard work and love. best place ever for our angels. amazing valuable daycare. highly recommende. read more

When we started looking for a daycare for our toddler, we were looking for a place which was safe and clean. Since he was starting at an older age we were some what concerned with his transition, so we were also looking for a stimulating environment with caring and nurturing providers. Open Arms teachers helped us navigate difficult drop offs and classes have a great teacher to child ratio. Anita, the director is very prompt and always around for any questions. We appreciate the fact that they can accommodate food allergies, have cameras for us to peek in when we miss our children throughout the day and offer us updates on how much they have eaten, how many wet diapers they have had and how long they have napped! All in all we're very happy we chose Open Arms as our son's preschool! read more

We are very pleased with our overall experience at Open Arms Preschool. We love the quaint and nurturing environment, where my daughter always feels safe and welcomed. The centre is very clean, spacious, and organized. The staff are exceptionally warm, inviting and accommodating to my daughter's needs. My daughter is in the Preschool program, which is child-centered and includes a variety of activities and opportunities that fosters all areas of child development. The food is always fresh, healthy and diverse. The home-school connection is great with friendly teachers greeting you at the door to online communication and monitoring, including a convenient and easily accessible app. I highly recommend this Preschool to other families!! read more

Open Arms Preschool has been wonderful for my son! The teachers are so warm, caring and sincere and absolutely love working with young children. They provide a rich learning environment that includes: colouring, reading, singing, exploring through play, literacy activities, nature walks, special music classes and more! My son is very happy here and all a parent wants to know is that their child is being well taken care of in our absence! The communication throughout the day is also wonderful with the apps - receiving pictures and knowing what they've eaten, etc. I highly recommend this preschool - I just wish I had found it sooner! read more

How nice it was to tour this sweet preschool which has been perfectly tailored to provide high standards of care for the precious little ones who attend! From the moment we walked in the front door, the genuine warmth and love of the staff was amazing, as was the beautiful environment provided for the kids who attend. The passion for this preschool is obvious in everything from the decorating to the activities to the cleanliness of every corner of Open Arms, and the name is a perfect description of the feeling you get there! Richmond Hill is fortunate to have such a great child care facility. read more

Hi there , Our son has been attending this school for a few months now and we sooooo pleased with our decision . When making decisions for our children it's always hardest thing to do since we all want the very best . This decision was actually a no brainer once visiting the facility and meeting one on one with the owner Anita ( who is amazing ) . Everything about open arms is great . Teachers , facilty , program , food , communication with parents it's all A+ . I would reccomend this place to everyone and anyone I know . read more

My husband and I visited this preschool last week and were really impressed by the wonderful environment it provides! Everything was so neat and clean, decorated with such love, attention to detail and imagination. You can tell that the staff of Open Arms really care about their little "clients" and take pride in what they do. The kids must love this place! Besides the cozy, well-organized and tidy rooms, it even offers an outdoor playground:). Choose this preschool with confidence - you will not regret it! read more

Open Arms Preschool has felt like home for the past 2 and a half years. My daughter started going there when she was 18 months old and she's been cared for by loving and patient teachers. The facility is clean and organized, and did such a good job maintaining the safety protocol during COVID. The webcam and apps were great communication tools to receive updates and see what the kids are up to. I am so grateful to have found such a warm and caring environment for my daughter! We will definitely miss Open Arms! read more

Open Arms Preschool is such an amazing Daycare.Miss Anita and the staff do everything they can to provide a rich and nurturing environment for the kids. They take so much pride in feeding the children all healthy foods. They will truly love and teach your child.They give us updates on my daughters naps,eating,artwork,circle time and what they are up to throughout the day via an App. I can see my daughter on my phone via Watchmegrow App. I highly recommend Open Arms Preschool to anyone read more

The Star rating says it all !! Open Arms is a truly wonderful daycare . It has a great staff, so caring and all the children love them.. Dropping your child off at Open Arms you can leave with a certainty that they are well taken care of. The meals served are always nutritious and healthy with a variation of menus . The daycare is always clean and organized, and the children all seem so happy everyday to be there.. This speaks volumes ... I would highly recommend Open Arms... read more

After having a very bad experience in my son's previous preschool, the Open Arms Preschool is like a heaven for us as parents and my son. The staff from the cook to the director have always been very helpful, open for communication and innovative trying to offer different activities to enhance my child's learning and experience. It has been a great experience so far. My son is vegetarian so the cook onsite has exceeded my expectations in providing nutritious vegetarian meals. read more

What mattered to me was a friendly, cosy, clean and nice place for my daughter so she could feel comfortable and happy while she is learning new stuff, which open arms preschool offers them all. On the other hand I always feel so connected to my daughter following up the apps on a daily basis, which is just awesome. Thanks to Miss Anita and the owner who are always cooperative and the reason for such a great environment to be there for the families and their loved ones. read more

My daughter has spent one year at Open Arms Preschool and she loves it soooooo much! She learns how to care and love and makes so many friends there. All the teachers are kind and caring so that you can see kids smiling all the time. The place is very neat and lovely. It is definitely the best daycare I chose for my little one. Thank all the teachers for taking such great care for her. read more

The Open Arms Preschool in Richmond Hill is one of the highest quality Pre-Schools in the area. They take pride in the service they provide to the children in their care. Our Son has lots of diet restrictions and they worked with us to insure he received a good and hearty meal and snacks everyday. I would recommend that anyone looking for a Pre-School stop in and take a look. read more

This review is for school year 2016/17 Now in the 2nd consecutive school year, our daughter has been loving the experience at Open Arms. The staff is kind and knowledgeable and so is the management. They have been extremely flexible with our agreed upon arrangement time after time. our concerns are addressed in a timely and respectful manner. great job guys! read more

We are really happy to have our child at Open Arms. The teachers are very kind, professional, and always give us feedback about what happened during the day. Also, the use of Apps to follow up in a daily basis and watch live video is an awesome way to stay connected with our child and be peace of mind that everything is OK at any time. read more

Hi I love this place, my son has been going there since it opened up and the daycare centre is clean teachers and staff are great with the children which is my primary outlook. The food is so good very healthy. My child feel right at home Im so happy my son is part of this wonderful daycare would highly recommend this to others. read more