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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

📅 Book a Tour 📞 705-735-2747

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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

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

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


Our Difference


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

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

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Latest News


June 4th, 2026

Weighing free JK against another year of pre-kindergarten in Barrie? An honest look at readiness, cost (and tax credits), small classes, meals. Spots open.

June 3rd, 2026

A Barrie parent's guide to summer childcare for ages 12 months to 6 years: why daycares change in summer, what to look for, and how pay-by-the-week helps.


Testimonials

  • "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.

  • "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.

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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

  • "Koalaroo preschool is amazing. My son has really thrived with his teachers support, kindness, and love of teaching. My son was barely speaking at 2 1/2, and 6 months later is singing songs, counting..."

    Suri Virasih


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