This is going to make me emotional. I mean, this daycare centre is full of love. They treated my…read moreson like he was their own child. Lorna, Jeff, Katie, and Rudy are just awesome folks. If you want to feel secure in leaving your child at a daycare, choose Friends. I cannot tell you how much they touched our lives. They are attentive, caring and very professional. The facility is comforting because it's in the Quarker Society house on Lowther. It's clean and they have a playground as well as a park across the street. They go on field trips as well. Not only that but they also offer JK/SK and Lorna is a great teacher. My son learned SO MUCH in one year of JK that he spent there. It definitely put him ahead.My son had already been back to visit and I have a feeling he will continue to well into adulthood.

I have had two kids go through this daycare. I really cannot speak highly enough of it. We have…read morebeen through other daycares and there really is nothing like the "friends" experience. They create structure, but don't get bogged down by it. They offer life experience and spend as much as possible exploring through play as a teaching tool. Especially in their backyard oasis. They even offer music enrichment classes. One of the great things about friends is that there are children from the age of two to five all in the same room. Again, this offers a family experience. The staff are also excellent. They spend a lot of time working with the needs of you (yes, you) and your child. The staff here can tell exactly what kind of morning both you and your child have had when you arrive. And they truly help out when it's time to say goodbye to your little one. For anyone in the U of T area who wants an affordable and unique daycare experience, I highly recommend Friends.

We had a great experience at the First Academy Montessori East Campus. Our 2 year old daughter was…read moreat First academy for more than a year and we have never faced any problems. The teachers were very caring and responsive to all our concerns. We received quick responses for all our queries. We diligently received daily log books for the kid's daily activities including food intake and sleep quality. The teachers were always thoughtful and verbally gave us daily updates about the kid's day at the time of picking them off and were at the door while welcoming them in daily. Regular Instagram posts also gave us a peep into what the kids were doing on a daily basis. One major advantage is the cleanliness of the place. The Montessori is very clean and well maintained. We would definitely recommend First academy if you are staying in and around Cornell, Markham.

This Montessori has exceeded my expectations. The caring and loving staff makes it the best…read moreMontessori. My daughter cried for almost two months, the staff from supervisor, her teachers to admin all were so patient and helpful during this hard transition from home to school. My daughter is happy she is enjoying a lot. After months and months of research looking for the good Montessori we are happy to find this one. Highly recommended!

Although we did not end up using Tina's daycare because we were working on finding a short term…read moreplacement for our daughter while we were in the city staying for my medical appointments. We had emailed to inquire about the services, and while most would have probably ignored us because we weren't in their realm of care providing - we received a pleasant response that they offer longer term care and that they weren't what we were looking for and even gave some suggestions which was above and beyond. We really appreciated this and if one thing speaks to a parent more than anything when reaching out to daycare providers or nannies is that professional communication and understanding care goes along way anad can be seen through almost immediately. If you are looking for longer term daycare options then I definitely wouldn't hesitate to reach out to this daycare, and I hope you have a great experience from there!

Before Tina, we had poor experiences and she has opened our eyes to what positive learning and…read morefamily morale in the daycare environment is like. As a mom, I cannot possibly put into full words just how much Tina means to our family. She loves her kids like they're her own! And that takes a special kind of people to do.

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 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

The toddler room teachers, Ms. Mohsina, Ms. Dana, and Ms. Mumtaz, are truly amazing. They are kind,…read morefriendly, caring, supportive, and dedicated to every child in their care. I have had the best experience entrusting my child to them, knowing they are in such capable and compassionate hands. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure the children are safe, well cared for, and thriving. Their commitment to supporting each child's cognitive, behavioural, and social development is evident in everything they do. It is wonderful to see the genuine care and effort they put into helping every child grow with confidence. The daycare has also created a welcoming and positive environment where parents and teachers can openly communicate. The staff are always willing to listen, address concerns, and work together with families to support each child's individual needs and development. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire daycare team for your continued dedication, hard work, and unwavering support. Thank you for making such a positive difference in my child's early learning journey. We truly appreciate everything you do.

My child attended Goodness Childcare Centre and loved it there! The place is clean and organized,…read morestaff and teachers are friendly and helpful. They are very accommodating with issues you may have. My child liked the food that was catered and are allergen conscious. No nuts allowed in the building. They have special days to keep it fun and exciting for the children, ie. splash days, walk to the playground and inviting a gym teacher to teach age appropriate exercises. Yes it is a play-based daycare but efforts were made for learning beyond what we expected and my child learned a lot with the staff that was there when she attended. Thank you Goodness Childcare :)

Our daycare experience could not have been better. From 1 year onwards the ladies in the infant…read moreroom have been amazing. The attention and learning that our son experiences daily is due to the attention of the staff. An older location in the basement of a local church, they have been there since 1976 and the place is warm and well maintained. The building maybe old, but the facility is top notch.