There are great preschools in Ottawa, Ontario. This includes preschools in downtown Ottawa, Ottawa-Gatineau, Rockliffe Park, Rockland, Kemptville, Kanata, Nepean, Centrepoint, Centretown, the Glebe, Riverside Park, and Hampton Park. Read more
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Ottawa, Ontario St. Laurent Blvd./Montreal Rd. "Our mission is personalized student academic success in a friendly and caring school community, in which all students are emotionally supported and socially welcome." —From the school
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Ottawa, Ontario Buena Vista Road/Springfield Road "Elmwood School is Ottawa's pre-eminent school for girls from PreK to Gr. 12. Our high academic standards, small class sizes and safe, supportive environment ensure that each girl is inspired to reach her full potential." —From the school
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Ottawa, Ontario Vaughan Street/Bertrand Street "Ottawa’s Fern Hill School offers Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Grades, including Core & Advanced French. Tuition starts at $3,250." —From the school
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Kanata, Ontario Eagleson Road/Stonehaven Drive "For more than 40 years, Kanata Montessori has been graduating students with self-confidence, critical thinking skills, respect, grace and courtesy, high academic achievement, and an international perspective." —From the school
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Ottawa, Ontario Place Lycée Pl./Ruelle Hinks Lane "Our goal is to nurture curious spirits, which is why we value a multilingual pedagogy that encourages both French immersion and a wide selection of langage courses. French and excellence are our priorities." —From the school
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Ottawa, Ontario Alta Vista Drive/Industrial Road "OMS Montessori is a non for profit, independent school offering separate French and English programs within a world class Montessori environment." —From the school
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Ottawa, Ontario Baseline Rd./Woodroffe Ave. "Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, a not-for-profit independent school in Ottawa, provides an authentic Christian Montessori approach for children 3 months to 14 years." —From the school
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Ottawa, Ontario Donald St/Frances St "Providence Academy is the only Private French Catholic School offering a trilingual program of study in Ontario with classes from nursery to grade eight. Tuition: $8,800-10,300. Extracurricular activities: $600-$650." —From the school
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Many of these preschools offer nursery schools, as well as junior kindergarten (JK) and senior kindergarten (SK) classes as well.
On this page, we list preschools and daycares in Ottawa and the Greater Ottawa Area. Find a preschool near you.
To find preschools throughout Canada, view our list. To learn more about preschool education, check out our introductory guide.
How many Ottawa preschools and daycares are there?
There are 8 Ottawa preschools and daycares that are Our Kids trusted members.
How much is tuition at Ottawa preschools and daycares?
Tuition fees for Ottawa preschools and daycares range from $6,183 to $29,700 per year with an average tuition of $15,932 per year.
What’s the largest school?
Of the Ottawa preschools and daycares, the largest is Lycée Claudel with 980 students in Grades PS to 12.
Are Ottawa preschools and daycares good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about Ottawa preschools and daycares on this page.
Is there a private school expo where I can meet with Ottawa preschools and daycares?
Yes. You can meet with private schools and education experts at the Our Kids Private School Expos held every year in September and October. These events are designed for both parents and students. Find event details and ticket info here.
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