About Koalaroo โ€” A Licensed Daycare & Preschool in Barrie

Koalaroo Preschool is a licensed daycare and preschool in Barrie, Ontario, caring for children from 18 months to 6 years โ€” with early walkers from 12 months warmly welcomed. For more than 20 years, our owner-operated centre has been a place where Barrie families find childcare that feels like an extension of home: small class sizes, Registered Early Childhood Educators who know every child by name, chef-prepared meals, and three natural outdoor play spaces.

โญ 5-star Google rated ยท ๐Ÿ’š Owner-operated 20+ years ยท ๐Ÿ‘ซ Small class sizes ยท ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Chef-prepared meals ยท ๐ŸŒณ 3 natural outdoor play spaces

Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment across every stage of early childhood. We offer three age-based programs under one roof:

๐Ÿงธ Toddler Daycare (Possums)
18 months to 2.5 years โ€” early walkers from 12 months welcome

Gentle routines, sensory play, and lots of comfort and care as little ones explore. Learn more

๐ŸŽจ Preschool (Joeys)
2.5 to 3.8 years

Themed, play-based days that build language, friendships, and curiosity. Learn more

๐ŸŽ“ Pre-Kindergarten / Pre-K (Wallabies)
3.8 to 6 years

Play-based school readiness that prepares children to step confidently into kindergarten and beyond. Learn more

In every room, our focus is the same: stimulating early childhood care and educational experiences that nurture each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our goal is simple โ€” to encourage and inspire children to become life-long learners.

Our Philosophy

At Koalaroo, we believe every child โ€” from our youngest toddlers to our pre-kindergarten learners โ€” is entitled to opportunities that support their emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth in a nurturing, supportive environment. We stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving through a balance of teacher-directed and child-directed activities.

We nurture a positive self-image in each child by encouraging exploration, fostering social skills, cultivating friendships, and building a strong sense of community. And because the best childcare is a partnership, we work hand-in-hand with parents in a co-operative relationship built around the needs of the children entrusted to our care.

๐ŸŒž Come see Koalaroo for yourself
A short tour is the best way to meet our team and see the classrooms and outdoor spaces. We usually reply within 1 business day.

๐Ÿ“… Book a Tour ๐Ÿ“ž 705-735-2747
Explore our programs ยท email koalaroopreschool@yahoo.com (info@koalaroo.ca is a no-reply address).

Koalaroo Preschool โ€” encouraging life-long learners. A licensed daycare, preschool, and pre-kindergarten in Barrie, Ontario, at 28 Commerce Park Dr.


Testimonials

  • "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

  • "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 & (Chef) Steve have been wonderful at Koalaroo Preschool. My girls (ages four & nearly two) have learned SO much in the short time they have been there and are truly excited to go every day. I a..."

    Anonymous

  • "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

  • "There are no words to describe how amazing this school is and how appreciative we are for EVERYTHING they have done for our little boys. Our 3 year old had a speech delay so we decided to try putting..."

    Cassie Brown

  • "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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