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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)

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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Chef Steve

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

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Outdoor Classroom

Our Classroom is a nature-based learning environment filled with activities to challenge young minds and bodies!

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Testimonials

  • "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

  • "My son has been attending Koalaroo for 3 years. Annie and Chef Steve have created such a wonderful atmosphere it only yields happy and joyous children. The lessons are constructive and built for each ..."

    Mike K

  • "Koalaroo Preschool truly is the best place you can take your kids. The environment is one of stimulation and fun. The teachers are amazing, so nurturing and at the same so good at giving the kids a he..."

    Anonymous

  • "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

  • "Hi Mis. Meechan, Just wanted to say a big Thank You for everything you did. Koalaroo is such a happy place, and it really shows in how much Shiv has loved being here. From the very first day we drop..."

    Vidya H.

  • "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.

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