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Koalaroo Daycare & Preschool in Barrie — Ages 18 Months to 6 Years

Toddler childcare · Preschool · Pre-Kindergarten (early walkers from 12 months welcome)

Best of Barrie Child Care Centre - voted by readers of The Barrie Examiner

Koalaroo is a licensed daycare and preschool in Barrie, Ontario — voted Best Child Care Centre by readers of the Barrie Examiner. Owner-operated for 20+ years, we offer small classes, chef-prepared meals, and three natural outdoor play spaces, all under one roof, with toddler, preschool, and pre-kindergarten programs. Our goal: encouraging life-long learners.

🏆 Best of Barrie ⭐ 5-star Google rated 💚 Owner-operated 20+ years 🍽️ Chef-prepared meals 🌳 Natural outdoor play

✨ Now enrolling — toddler, preschool & pre-K spaces available

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Toddler Daycare Possums | 12 mo to 2.5 yrs
Toddler Daycare Possums | 12 mo to 2.5 yrs

Get quality daycare for your toddler! Skip the 2+ yrs waitlist for CWELCC. Get 20-50% back in tax credits. Full-time and part-time available. Call now!

Preschool Joey Classroom | 2.5 yrs - 3.8 yrs
Preschool Joey Classroom | 2.5 yrs - 3.8 yrs

Quality preschool childcare for kids ages 2.5 yrs to 3.8 yrs. Immediate openings - full and part-time. Chef meals and outdoor green spaces. Book a tour!

Kindergarten Wallaby Classroom | 3.8 yrs - 6 yrs
Kindergarten Wallaby Classroom | 3.8 yrs - 6 yrs

Get immediate enrollment, elite academic curricula, and low child-to-teacher ratios. Chef meals, outdoor green spaces, and top educators. Inquire now!

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Testimonials

  • "Koalaroo is much more than a daycare centre. My 4 year old daughter has extreme anxiety issues so I was very apprehensive about sending her to all-day/everyday Jr. Kindergarten this year. Instead I ch..."

    Jen Peck

  • "Dear Annie, Koalaroo is such a special place! Abi has benefitted so much from the love, creativity, & care you've poured into Koalaroo, & she has blossomed under your care. We are so sad to say goodb..."

    Rachel A.

  • "Koalaroo has been a warm, nurturing place for our son. He adores his cool Aussie teacher Mrs. Meechan. Annie brings tons of professional and personal experience to her school. Our son loves Mr. Meecha..."

    Brett and Heather Turner

  • "Annie and Steve are amazing caregivers and I have been amazed by their level of commitment to make Koalaroo an incredible place for my son! I really couldn't ask for more caring, wonderful people to h..."

    Anonymous

  • "Mrs. Meechan, We couldn't be more grateful for our time at Koalaroo. Both our kids were so well cared for while also gaining a complete love for learning. Your program, special events, meals, EVERY..."

    Katherine S.

  • "I looked all over Barrie to find the perfect school for my daughter, Julia. Thankfully, I found it at Koalaroo. The teachers at Koalaroo provided Julia with a very positive introduction to school an..."

    Sherrie Logan

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