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My girls absolutely love curio an all programs they have attended (sewing, empowered kids, preschool, pizza party with Santa). For them it has been a safe, clean, creative, fun space for them to explore, make friends and learn. Steph has created an incredible space and team. We are very thankful to have Curio and all the programs they create.

My 3 year old daughter did the preschool program for an entire year absolutely she loved it! My daughter is shy and timid at first and I was nervous to send her but the staff is so welcoming, warming and caring she opened up in no time and still talk about her time at curio. 100% recommend.

My daughter went to the half day preschool class in the spring, a week of camp in July (amazing - they provide lunch and snacks!), and will hopefully be doing a full day of class in the fall! She absolutely loves Curio! The staff are amazing with, the other kids are fun and she’s made many friends, and the activities, songs, and crafts are varied and wonderful. Amazing place!

Words cannot describe this place. My kids absolutely love it and my son even presented his experience during a class presentation at his school.My kids are excited for next year camp and the building skills workshop!Huge thank you to the Curio team for all you do and providing a happy place for the kids.

I can't possibly say enough about how wonderful Curio is. The space is beautiful, the staff is wonderful and the owner is an absolute legend. I have a child with severe food allergies and Stephanie (the owner) is accommodating, understanding and inclusive. I am so grateful to have found this gem and I highly recommend it! They do birthday parties and summer camps and I really want other parents to know about and support this beautiful space.

Best kept secret in Barrie. A great place for your kids to learn and play. Lots of creative and thinking play areas. My granddaughter went to summer camp there then we decided to ask to have her birthday party there recently. The staff is amazing and nice. No trouble at all everyone was happy. Thank you so much for the accommodation. Just remember to wear your mask. Love this place. Check it out.

From summer camps, to preschool programs, to Christmas and Halloween parties … my kids have loved Curio SO much! Steph, the owner, is amazing and she has the most amazing teachers that my 3 children have all loved. By far the best camp and preschool program that my kids have ever been to in Barrie!

I decided to home school my kids this year as they were having a really hard in the programs and schools they were in. Every morning was a struggle. Since attending curio’s homeschool program, my kids have never been happier. They are already at the door before I can even say anything!. Thank you curio so much for your incredible program and your incredible staff. We will be a part of the curio family for as long as we possibly can. Xox

Where do I begin? I was first recommended to Curio by a mother that I met through my daughters swim class. I guess the events played out as it was meant to be. We were new in the Barrie area and was looking for something alternative to daycare preschool and this is the best place we can ever imagining sending our daughter to. Our daughter also attended the summer camps throughout the summer season.Curio is not militant in approach, it’s paybased learning. The energy is easy and casual which we love. Stephanie is wonderful, she loves children and doing what she does we could tell the moment we met her!! She is super flexible and open to your comments, suggestions & recommendations.Our daughter also loves, loves, loves the teachers there, (Maddie & Adam). They are fantastic and all the children are obsessed with them.If you are a parent looking for something more than just a daycare with some flexibility in your child’s schedule, which for us open up space for other extra curricular activities, Curio is the place!!!

We cannot say enough good things about this place! Our son has attended the Curio Preschool Program as well as Camp. The physical environment is beautiful and bright. It is wide open and the materials are diverse and just waiting for creative little hands to explore them. This is truly a child centered learning environment. Kids are encouraged to be themselves and to learn and explore in their own meaningful way. Our first experience was with the owner Stephanie... my goodness, this woman is one of a kind! She puts so much heart and soul into all things Curio and you can just tell that this place is her dream. Stephanie is one of those people that always has a genuine smile on her face. She always seems to see the positive and truly just LOVES to watch the kids that enter her doors thrive. Maddie and Adam have run our son's programs and they are the perfect fit for Curio. Sweet, energetic, high energy, creative and compassionate people that just look like they love what they're doing. Our son has also had the opportunity to meets lots of other camp staff and volunteers who have all been absolutely wonderful. When we drop our child off, we know he is in the best hands.We also love all of the photos that are taken and shared while our son is away from home. It give us a little glimpse of all of the fun he is having! Another bonus are the adorable arts and crafts projects that are he brings home!If you haven't already, stop by for a drop in play to check out this gorgeous place and meet some of the most incredible people!