Mountain Nursery School — Daycare & Preschool in Hamilton, Ontario

4.3·20 reviews·Hamilton

At a glance

Age groups served: Preschool (3–5)
Provincial licence status: Licensed · #23075
Licensed capacity: Not yet verified
$10-a-day program: Not yet verified
Price range: Not yet verified
Hours: Mon7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wed7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thu7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed

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

What parents say

Mountain Nursery School offers a daycare and preschool experience where many parents report their children are happy and develop new skills, though some have raised concerns.

What to expect

This daycare and preschool has received positive feedback for its teachers and staff who are described as amazing with the kids, leading to children enjoying their time. However, some parents have shared negative experiences, including a child crying when coming home and concerns about a bruise, as well as staff rudeness when inquiring about admissions. One review specifically mentioned the 18-month to 3-year-old section in the basement as not being conducive, describing it as lacking color.

Best for

Ideal for parents seeking a preschool or daycare with dedicated staff, though potential enrollees should be aware of mixed feedback regarding the environment and staff interactions.

Location

1279 Upper Gage Ave, Hamilton, ON L8W 1E5

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What parents say

Mistee LaChance
I couldn’t have imagined a better daycare experience for my daughter than the one she had at Mountain Nursery. They cared from my daughter from age 13 months to 4 years old - and became like our second family, which made leaving so so hard. Forewarning though, if you’re expecting a place that will coddle and “yes man” your child, this is not the place for you. The ladies working act like aunties, tons of fun with structured routines but will correct bad behaviour and attitudes when needed (they are trying to help you to one day have a functional adult, after all!) overall, I can not recommend them enough.
Shelley Russell
I give this daycare a 5 start and if I could give more I would! I started using this daycare center when my son was just over a year old up until he was aged out for school! Within those years my son has grown an amazing bond with the staff and owners of this facility! They helped my son so much with speech and other things I couldn’t be more grateful of there support there truly like a second family to us!! Thank you to all the staff there! Miss sherry, miss Vanessa , ms Emily and the womderful owners , Carlos and Teresa !❤️
Uzoamaka UGHONU
Our experience with this daycare has been wonderful. The staff are caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to the children. My son feels happy and safe every day, and I’ve seen so much growth in his development. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a nurturing environment.
Gabe H
The 18 month to 3 year old section in the basement is not very conducive to young minds. It looks like a prison cell. No colour on the walls and next to no toys. No posters, letters or anything stimulating on the walls. No easels nothing. The outdoor section is also very troubling. Again the younger get kids have next to nothing outside and the older kid section has a play ground. For a place demanding being paid for stat holidays and at $56 a day is a bit of a joke. Had much higher expectations for a place with that rate and paying on stat holidays.
shriradhe
Staff was so rude on calling their office to check if they are open to accept new admission .

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At a glance

Age groups served

Preschool (3–5)

Provincial licence status

Licensed · #23075

Licensed capacity

Not yet verified

$10-a-day program

Not yet verified

Price range

Not yet verified

Hours

Mon7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wed7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thu7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed

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

What parents say

Mountain Nursery School offers a daycare and preschool experience where many parents report their children are happy and develop new skills, though some have raised concerns.

What to expect

Best for

Ideal for parents seeking a preschool or daycare with dedicated staff, though potential enrollees should be aware of mixed feedback regarding the environment and staff interactions.

What parents say

Mistee LaChance

I couldn’t have imagined a better daycare experience for my daughter than the one she had at Mountain Nursery. They cared from my daughter from age 13 months to 4 years old - and became like our second family, which made leaving so so hard. Forewarning though, if you’re expecting a place that will coddle and “yes man” your child, this is not the place for you. The ladies working act like aunties, tons of fun with structured routines but will correct bad behaviour and attitudes when needed (they are trying to help you to one day have a functional adult, after all!) overall, I can not recommend them enough.

Shelley Russell

I give this daycare a 5 start and if I could give more I would! I started using this daycare center when my son was just over a year old up until he was aged out for school! Within those years my son has grown an amazing bond with the staff and owners of this facility! They helped my son so much with speech and other things I couldn’t be more grateful of there support there truly like a second family to us!! Thank you to all the staff there! Miss sherry, miss Vanessa , ms Emily and the womderful owners , Carlos and Teresa !❤️

Uzoamaka UGHONU

Our experience with this daycare has been wonderful. The staff are caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to the children. My son feels happy and safe every day, and I’ve seen so much growth in his development. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a nurturing environment.

Gabe H

The 18 month to 3 year old section in the basement is not very conducive to young minds. It looks like a prison cell. No colour on the walls and next to no toys. No posters, letters or anything stimulating on the walls. No easels nothing. The outdoor section is also very troubling. Again the younger get kids have next to nothing outside and the older kid section has a play ground. For a place demanding being paid for stat holidays and at $56 a day is a bit of a joke. Had much higher expectations for a place with that rate and paying on stat holidays.

shriradhe

Staff was so rude on calling their office to check if they are open to accept new admission .