Little Wonders Academy — Daycare & Preschool in Calgary, Alberta

What parents say

• Amanda Walsh

  My child has been attending this daycare since they opened. All the teachers and staff are wonderful and caring. She comes home excited to tell us about her day. I highly recommend this daycare to anyone that asks.

• Nolan Schultz

  If I could give zero stars, I would. We enrolled our son, who has special needs, at this childcare center for just one week—and it was one of the worst decisions we've ever made. Despite advertising themselves as inclusive, this couldn't be further from the truth. One director repeatedly made inappropriate, insensitive comments about our son's non-verbal communication, clearly questioning whether he belonged there. The other director displayed outright racist behavior and treated us with shocking disrespect. They are very quick to charge $1000/month in tuition while offering none of the quality or care they promise. The so-called "STEM curriculum" is non-existent. Only one teacher we encountered spoke fluent English—and she was caring for infants, not delivering any structured learning. Worse yet, the directors made slanderous and completely false written remarks about our son’s special education teacher—an incredible professional from the PUF program who has helped our son thrive in ways this center never could. There are serious licensing issues and ongoing complaints that should not be ignored. If you're considering this place based on their polished website or inflated five-star reviews, don’t make the same mistake we did. Listen to real word-of-mouth. This center is not safe, not inclusive, and not worth a penny of your money!

• Abigail Kierdorf

  Little Wonders is an engaging and thoughtful daycare and preschool. It is an enriching place for my 3-year old to play and grow. The teachers meticulously chosen are well-versed and educated in ECE. The staff is also very consistent unlike other daycares that have temp workers. You are well aware of who is at the school at all times. If you are looking for something beyond the usual daycare experience, you can count on Little Wonders to provide highly curated experience for the children and parents.

• Nina Rehill

  LWA has been a great start for our children’s education. We visited a few other places but this stood out for their new facility and thoughtful hiring. It goes without saying, there are always some growing pains with a new establishment, but the team has worked very hard and intentionally dealt with issues as they have been raised. The owner is open to hearing feedback and implements as best as she can. I really appreciate that the kids have outdoor play and parents receive multiple updates about the kids during the day. Additionally, the team takes the time to get to know parents and make life easier. They have set up a monthly weekend drop in session for any parents interested in trying the centre, or for parents to have a night out. I was most impressed with how they welcome the families. The Friday before Mother’s Day they had sandwiches, treats and drinks for parents. A small gesture to show how much they appreciate us. Lovely place.

• Stephanie Glas

  We have had such a positive experience so far at Little Wonders Acadamy! Miss Shelby and Miss Jody are absolutely amazing and so accommodating for our 13 month old daughter. Miss Shelby takes such good care of her, and they send so many updates throughout the day. It completely puts this Type A Mama's mind at ease. Our daughter loves the room she's in, and they always have so many great, engaging activities set up for the kids to experience new things. They provide all healthy meals and snacks too, which is a bonus. I would highly recommend the daycare to anyone!