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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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Our Difference


Chef Steve

Chef Steve provides healthy morning and afternoon snacks and nutritious hot lunches daily. Broader Palate - Broader Mind!

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Special Events

At Koalaroo we offer a number of exciting special events for our students and parents! Where ever possible we always encourage parent participation.

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  • Sarah Carvalho

    Joey Teacher

    RECE, Standard First Aid with CPR

  • Chef Steve

    Koalaroo Catering

    Head Chef - Koalaroo Catering

  • Mischa Foreshew

    Possum Teacher

    ECA, Standard First Aid with CPR

  • Cheryl Galipeau

    Joey Teacher

    ECA, Standard First Aid with CPR

  • Annie Meechan

    Director / Frilled-Neck Lizard Teacher

    NNEB; RECE; BLM; Standard First Aid with CPR; Food Handlers Certificate

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Testimonials

  • "June 27, 2025 Dear Annie, As the school year comes to an end, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication, leadership and care. Your vision and passion for nurturing young minds h..."

    Kelly S.

  • "Koalaroo Preschool is the only place I feel comfortable leaving my children. Not only is it a great education for her, but the staff is nurturing, kind and very thorough with follow-up. They are amazi..."

    Anonymous

  • "I can't imagine what life would be like for my son without Koalaroo. Annie and all the wonderful teachers are Koalaroo are just absolutely amazing and we consider them an extension of our immediate f..."

    Krista Birkbeck

  • "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.

  • "After her first year of school at Koalaroo I am so proud of how much our 2 year old daughter has learned at Koalaroo. This school is absolutely amazing, it is great to have a place to bring our little..."

    Trevor Howard

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