Garderie Centre d'Imagination — Daycare & Preschool in Montreal, Quebec

What parents say

• Danna St-Gerard

  My son has been in this daycare since he was 6months old. I have never felt more at home and ease then the day that he started that daycare in May 2019. Unfortunately I had to remove him this year NOT because of the educators that were so loving and wonderful but because of the administration. The change of ownership has brought the worst to that daycare : quality of food (not nutritive), poor communication, poorly organized and little to NO respect. In order for my son to leave this daycare, I have asked numerous times to the owner for the attestation letter which he refused  to give to us. I had called the owner to tell him that I would be coming that day to pick it up. In his office, I explained to him that I absolutely need this paper. He refused and said that because I have not signed the presence sheet of September 2020, he could not give me the attestation. A presence sheet that sent to us by email in June 2021!!! I explained to him that although I don't agree with this method I would sign but need the attestation right away because the new daycare needs it for my son to start the next day. He walked away of his office and said we are going in circles, I am asking you to leave now. He came back 15min later with the police who actually agreed with my demand and had to make him give us the paper. I believe that such an attitude is incompatible with being in charge of kids!!

• Alexei Tchetchouline

  Before anything, I have to say that we have mixed feelings about taking out son out of this daycare. Taking a child out of the only environment he knew outside of his home from 6 to 33 months isn't easy and we were very grateful for some of the wonderful educators who took care of our son. It is very unfortunate that they have to contend with such poor leadership from the owner of this daycare. Sadly, dealing with the owner is as inevitable as it is unpleasant. The standard of quality of service of the daycare has been steadily decreasing. Out of respect for anyone reading this, I won't provide an exhaustive list, I will say that inconsistency in food quality and tremendous difficulties in communicating (both in terms of content as well as professionalism) have been at the very top of a long list of concerns noted throughout the last year and a half. Although it is very unfortunate my son won't get to benefit from the stability and care of some of his educators up until grade school, I have no regrets for having taken him out. The lackluster leadership exhibited by the owner, unfortunately overshadows some of the wonderful work done by his staff. (Staff he inherited) Thank you to all the educators who were wonderful to our son. I sincerely wish you the best and genuinely empathize with the daily challenges you have to contend with

• Michael Brodeur

  This child care center has continuously impressed our family. The building is in a wonderful calm location by the water and the children often go for walks. The child care and safety of the children has never ceased to impress us. They always feed the children excellent homecooked food. They are very attentive to the child's needs and continue to stimulate them mentally. Overall very satisfied.

• Johnny Evangelista

  Both our girls have come here and my youngest is in her last year. We've had nothing but good experiences here with the educators always keeping the kids entertained. When the kids look forward to going to daycare, what more can you ask for. Highly recommended!

• Yanming ZHAO

  A daycare full of love. The educators are very professional, caring and responsible for the kids. They also have music class every week. The lunches are also nutritious and delicious. My kids grew up happily and healthy here.