The PlaySpace

Extremely professional and well managed daycare/pre-school. We moved to Kanata in the summer of 2019 and enrolled my youngest son (3) after several disappointing visits and tours of other facilities in the area. This centre is clean, staff are engaged, and courteous. Shortly after moving, I learned that I would unexpectedly be away for work for 11 months leaving my spouse with two young boys under 6. During the transition, Bill and Jenn, the owners, treated my son like family, offered assistance and support to my husband, and provided a safe and enriched learning environment. I never worried about my son’s well being and had complete trust in the staff. They take the kids on weekly visits to the library, had a magician visit, coordinated a Christmas party, a family skate on Family Day, and even take the kids on small local field trips etc. They really helped my son to be more independent. The PlaySpace offers different themes (ocean theme etc.) each week and use all types of learning approaches with the children to provide them with their best start. They have exceeded my expectations in every way and I couldn’t be happier with the experience at The PlaySpace. My son looked forward to pre-school everyday and absolutely adores the staff there. He is motivated to learn and thriving despite the fact that his home situation was uprooted due to my unexpected absence and a move.

I enrolled my son at PlaySpace in late 2019 after a couple of different home daycares that didn’t fit well for our family. My only regret is that I didn’t start my sons daycare journey at PlaySpace! All of the staff are truly incredible. My son adores going there every day. Our infant daughter will start in their toddler program next year and we can’t wait! As an educator I do have high standards and they exceed them at every turn. Covid has been particularly challenging to navigate and we have experienced little to no interruptions in service. Bill, the owner and manager, has communicated transparently throughout and maintained high standards, even personally screening every family at the door for over 18 months. I can’t say enough good things about Bill, Jenn, and the whole team. If you’re able to get a spot don’t hesitate!

We are so grateful to the team at the Playspace for providing our child with a wonderful, engaging and safe environment to learn and play. After issues at a previous centre we had some trepidation about whether a daycare facility would be beneficial for our child. Now, a few months in, our child is growing in independence, confidence, competency, curiosity and development. Most importantly, she comes home extremely happy every day. Bill, Jenn and the team are attuned to her needs and our needs, even helping out with drop off and pickup when we have our hands full. We don’t know where we’d be without them and cannot recommend enough to anyone looking at area daycares.

After touring literally every facility and home daycare we could find, we quickly realized how special The Playspace is! The owners are incredible... so knowledgeable and loving. Our daughter started several months ago, and she has already learnt so much, her speech and creative play is flourishing. Her toddler teachers are just amazing. We are so thrilled to have been able to have had an opportunity to have our daughter enrolled at The Playspace. 5 stars doesn't seem enough, this daycare center is like no other, and I cant speak highly enough about it! Amazing drop off and pick up hours, and just having the peace of mind that you have left your special little babe in such capable hands. If you are looking for a daycare center.. do not hesitate!!!UPDATE - So our daughter has been attending The Playspace since she was 19 months old. She is now 4 years old and still attends. Covid has been really scary to navigate with children... however we have never had to worry when sending our daughter to The Playspace. I know that when we drop her off, she is safe and very well looked after. The owner does not and will not waiver from the Ottawa Public Health guidelines that keep the children and employees safe. I wish I could give them 10 stars. The Playspace is our family!

We’ve received nothing short of amazing care at The PlaySpace. Both of our kids are happy and their little brains are exploding with knowledge. The educators are absolutely fantastic, caring, and nurturing.

My daughter has been attending the Playspace for about a year now. Bill and Jen have created an exceptional space for child learning and growth. Everyone was very kind and patient during our transition phase and my daughter has flourished at the Playspace. She loves the set up, other children, and the instructors in her room. The Playspace also organizes special events for the children like water days, a movie, a visit from Little Rays. I can’t highly recommend The Playspace enough!

An amazing place to work! The owners Bill and Jen really care about the children and the staff they employ. Worked at The PlaySpace for four years and learned so much. Moving was a hard decision to make but I am still applying the knowledge I learned.

The owner is extremely rude and tempermental. Yelling at staff and parents alike.Treats his staff like garbage and makes them feel terrible,they are always walking on eggshells and scared of him.

I don't usually write reviews so taking the time is already a feat in itself. I have never been to a place more professionally run and attentive to detail than the PlaySpace. Bill and staff who run the day-to-day operations are trustworthy and truly genuine people. If you are blessed enough to get the opportunity to bring your child here, you will not be disappointed.

Not sure how they have gotten City approval and families trust to leave their child there with its Manager poor and unprofessional behavior. We have asked about the games that they have for toddlers and the manager said '' we do not have any apace available for you despite he had said something different before visiting the center ' he said here it is not good for some imigrants who looks for special education for their kids.Any way if you want to consider this center be careful. Do not ask any question because their manager does not like being questioned about their method.