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Ottawa preschools

Find the top preschools, daycares, and nursery schools in Ottawa, Ontario

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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Access school reviews, insights, and comparisons through our comprehensive reports below.

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Ottawa, Ontario
Buena Vista Road/Springfield Road
 
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"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

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Girls)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $18,200 to $36,000
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Elmwood School 18200 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
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Ottawa, Ontario
St. Laurent Blvd./Montreal Rd.
 
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"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

  • Gr. NS to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $15,000 to $22,000
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Académie St-Laurent Academy 15000 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
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Ottawa, Ontario
Donald St/Frances St
 
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"Promote academic excellence that stimulates the acquisition of language skills, the development of scientific and artistic competencies as well as the formation of a critical mind, in a multicultural environment." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; Montessori
  • $12,500 to $13,300
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Academie Providence 12500 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
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Ottawa, Ontario
Alta Vista Drive/Industrial Road
 
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"OMS Montessori is a non for profit, independent school offering separate French and English programs within a world class Montessori environment." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 6 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $4,620 to $18,225
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OMS Montessori 4620 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
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Ottawa, Ontario
Place Lycée Pl./Ruelle Hinks Lane
 
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"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

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $15,006 to $16,500
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Lycée Claudel 15006 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
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Ottawa, Ontario
Vaughan Street/Bertrand Street
 
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"Ottawa’s Fern Hill School offers Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Grades, including Core & Advanced French. Tuition starts at $3,250." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 8 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $3,250 to $15,200
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Fern Hill School - Ottawa 3250 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed

Ottawa, Ontario
Baseline Rd./Woodroffe Ave.
 
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"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

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $4,620 to $22,680
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School 4620 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
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Kanata, Ontario
Eagleson Road/Stonehaven Drive
 
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"For 50 years, Kanata Montessori has offered excellent learning environments for students to grow emotionally, socially and academically into a positive global citizen." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 12 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $16,750 to $22,500
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Kanata Montessori 16750 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

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.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ottawa preschools are there?
There are 8 Ottawa preschools that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at Ottawa preschools?
Tuition fees for Ottawa preschools range from $4,620 to $36,000 per year with an average tuition of $15,824 per year.

What’s the largest school?
Of the Ottawa preschools, the largest is Lycée Claudel with 980 students in Grades 12 to PS.

Are Ottawa preschools good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about Ottawa preschools on this page.

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with Ottawa preschools?
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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