Dover Gardens Nursery School — Daycare & Preschool in Toronto, Ontario

5.0·12 reviews·Toronto

At a glance

Age groups served: Preschool (3–5)
Provincial licence status: Licensed · #08469
Licensed capacity: Preschool 16 · 16 total
$10-a-day program: Enrolled ($10-a-day)
Price range: Not yet verified
Hours: Mon9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Tue9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Wed9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Thu9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Fri9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed

Licence data: Ontario Ministry of Education, updated monthly. Last synced June 2026.

What parents say

Parents rave about Dover Gardens Nursery School, calling it a fantastic and special place where their toddlers and preschoolers thrive.

What to expect

This nursery school offers a play-based program that parents say accelerates development, incorporating activities like science, cooking, baking, and reading time. Staff members Nikki and Leanna are frequently praised for being incredibly warm, nurturing, and positive, making it a wonderful preschool experience for children.

Best for

Ideal for parents seeking a nurturing preschool environment with engaging, play-based learning activities.

Location

228 Bartlett Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3G4

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What parents say

Karen Heath
Dover Gardens is an incredible nursery school. Nikki and Leanna, the two teachers, are loving and kind. Our daughter thrived there! Would recommend it to anyone.
Elin Raun-Royer
All three of my children have attended Dover Gardens and have thrived in the cozy, welcoming environment fostered there. The unique co-op structure allows parents to have a role and feel connected to the community. The teachers are warm and meaningfully engaged with the children. Love the mix of play-based play, hands-on opportunities and daily outdoor time.
JulieMae Doherty
I have had 3 children attend Dover Gardens and they have absolutely loved it. Maria and Marisa are wonderful teachers. Christina comes in weekly for the music program, they have a healthy snack and have lots of fun. I highly recommend this nursery school. I love the co-op model and have met some wonderful families through Dover Gardens.
Yoshua Wakeham
Dover Gardens is a special place. Our preschooler has had a fantastic experience in the past year – Nikki and Leanna are incredibly warm, positive, and capable teachers – but there's also an amazing culture of community and mutual connection at the school, which has clearly been nurtured and developed over many years. We hope to help sustain that culture into the future. I can't imagine a better preschool environment for our kids.
Mo Bazazi
Dover Gardens is great - our son has really benefitted from the program. They have science, play based activities, cooking/baking and reading time. The ages range from toddler to preschool. The teachers are wonderful and nurturing; they are always smiling at pickup and drop off and make the kids feel really comfortable and happy - recommend!

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At a glance

Age groups served

Preschool (3–5)

Provincial licence status

Licensed · #08469

Licensed capacity

Preschool 16 · 16 total

$10-a-day program

Enrolled ($10-a-day)

Price range

Not yet verified

Hours

Mon9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Tue9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Wed9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Thu9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Fri9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed

Licence data: Ontario Ministry of Education, updated monthly. Last synced June 2026.

What parents say

Parents rave about Dover Gardens Nursery School, calling it a fantastic and special place where their toddlers and preschoolers thrive.

What to expect

Best for

Ideal for parents seeking a nurturing preschool environment with engaging, play-based learning activities.

What parents say

Karen Heath

Dover Gardens is an incredible nursery school. Nikki and Leanna, the two teachers, are loving and kind. Our daughter thrived there! Would recommend it to anyone.

Elin Raun-Royer

All three of my children have attended Dover Gardens and have thrived in the cozy, welcoming environment fostered there. The unique co-op structure allows parents to have a role and feel connected to the community. The teachers are warm and meaningfully engaged with the children. Love the mix of play-based play, hands-on opportunities and daily outdoor time.

JulieMae Doherty

I have had 3 children attend Dover Gardens and they have absolutely loved it. Maria and Marisa are wonderful teachers. Christina comes in weekly for the music program, they have a healthy snack and have lots of fun. I highly recommend this nursery school. I love the co-op model and have met some wonderful families through Dover Gardens.

Yoshua Wakeham

Dover Gardens is a special place. Our preschooler has had a fantastic experience in the past year – Nikki and Leanna are incredibly warm, positive, and capable teachers – but there's also an amazing culture of community and mutual connection at the school, which has clearly been nurtured and developed over many years. We hope to help sustain that culture into the future. I can't imagine a better preschool environment for our kids.

Mo Bazazi

Dover Gardens is great - our son has really benefitted from the program. They have science, play based activities, cooking/baking and reading time. The ages range from toddler to preschool. The teachers are wonderful and nurturing; they are always smiling at pickup and drop off and make the kids feel really comfortable and happy - recommend!