Licensed Daycares in Gatineau, QC
MapleCub lists 143 licensed daycares in Gatineau, Quebec, with an average parent rating of 4.5★ across 95 rated centres.
143 listings found
Daycare & Childcare in Gatineau
143
Licensed centres
4.5★
Avg Google rating
57
Rated 4.5+
MapleCub lists 143 licensed daycares in Gatineau, Quebec, with an average parent rating of 4.5★ across 95 rated centres.
What to know about childcare in Gatineau
Among the most-reviewed centres in Gatineau are Garderie de Laverendrye, Garderie Montessori du Connaught, and Garderie Montessori du Connaught Ii. Ratings on MapleCub come from Google and are shown with their review counts — a small number of reviews is weak evidence, so we don't treat a handful of five-star reviews as proof of quality.
Of the 143 Gatineau listings, 110 accept infants. 57 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher among centres with enough reviews to judge. Every listing is checked against Quebec's MFA licensing records, and where the province publishes inspection or enforcement data, it appears directly on the provider's page.
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Tips for choosing childcare in Gatineau
Verify Licensing
Always confirm that a daycare holds a valid provincial license. Licensed centres meet health, safety, and staffing requirements.
Read Parent Reviews
Reviews from other parents give real insight into daily routines, staff quality, and how facilities are maintained.
Ask About Curriculum
Whether play-based, Montessori, or STEM-focused — the right curriculum can have a lasting impact on your child's development.
Consider Schedule Fit
Make sure operating hours, program types, and flexibility match your family's daily schedule and work commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many licensed daycares are in Gatineau, QC?
MapleCub lists 143 MFA-licensed daycare providers in Gatineau, Quebec. All listings are verified against the Quebec MFA licensing records.
Do daycares in Gatineau take the CPE / garderie subventionnée subsidy?
Many licensed daycares in Gatineau participate in CPE / garderie subventionnée, which lowers what families pay. Use MapleCub's subsidy filter to find participating providers in Gatineau, Quebec.
How much does daycare cost in Gatineau, QC?
Fees vary by age group and whether a centre is in CPE / garderie subventionnée. Subsidised and $10-a-day spaces cost far less than market-rate care. Each MapleCub listing shows the provider's fee details where available so you can compare Gatineau centres directly.
What should I look for when choosing a daycare in Gatineau?
Check for an active provincial licence, staff-to-child ratios, program approach (play-based, Montessori, francophone), age-group coverage, CPE / garderie subventionnée participation, and parent reviews. MapleCub lets you filter Gatineau daycares by all of these.
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