Le Pinceau

A daycare where every child grows at their own pace

Since 2015, our educators have looked after little ones in Laval, Montréal and Saint-Eustache, with fresh meals cooked every day.

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  • Laval
  • Montréal
  • Saint-Laurent
  • Saint-Eustache
daycares
13
experienced educators
100+
children every day
800+
our first daycare
2015
A bright classroom with low tables and toy shelves

A small daycare of ten children that became thirteen

Our mission hasn't changed since day one: to support every child as they grow, at their own pace.

Children learn to play together, share, settle a disagreement and say how they feel. Our educators let them discover the world for themselves, so they grow in independence and confidence.

Our educational program

What families find with us

A typical day

A day at Le Pinceau.

7:00

  1. Arrival

    The daycare opens and welcomes the children.

    Morning · 7:00 to 8:30

Thirteen daycares near you

In Laval, Montréal, Saint-Laurent and Saint-Eustache.

What parents say

4.8out of 5, from 324 Google reviews

Below, reviews parents posted on Google, summarized in a few words.

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We toured seven daycares before choosing Le Pinceau for our daughter, and it's one of the best in Laval. Jenny, Isabelle and Hamisha are great educators, and Cynthia, the director, is practically family.

Nrone D.Daycare Saint-Elzéar · December 2025

Mira started at 11 months. She's my first, so I was very nervous, but meeting the director and educators put me at ease right away. The daily photos of her smiling mean so much.

Esraa A.Daycare Curé-Labelle · October 2025

An exceptional daycare: safety, health and fun, and never a single complaint. My son started as a baby and is now off to kindergarten.

Samantha A.Daycare Samson · October 2025

Exactly the daycare I hoped for. My son can be a handful, and the team was wonderful with him; I never worried leaving him. Fatima, the director, has a heart of gold.

Justine R.Daycare Notre-Dame · October 2024

A warm, supportive place in Saint-Laurent. Thanks to Maria, our experience has been exceptional. I recommend it 100%.

Jatin A.Daycare Lucien-Thimens · October 2025

I was a nervous mom when my daughter started at 13 months. A year and a half later, I'm thrilled we chose this daycare.

Jessica A.Daycare Saint-Elzéar · February 2026

My son came at 11 months and is 4 now. I'm grateful for the care he got and everything he learned; the educators are kind, cheerful and truly care.

Taïna S.Daycare Curé-Labelle · October 2025

We love this daycare. The staff are caring and loving with our kids, our son especially, and that means everything. Real peace of mind.

Abe N.Daycare Notre-Dame · January 2026

My daughter has gone for about three years and loves it: she's excited every morning and never cries at drop-off.

Nevart P.Daycare Samson · October 2025

We're so happy here! The educators are caring and kind, my daughter feels safe, and the facilities are modern and spotless.

Brenda M.Daycare Lucien-Thimens · October 2025

We love this daycare! The teachers are wonderful, and my son always goes happily and comes home smiling. Cynthia keeps everything running perfectly.

Sarah N.Daycare Saint-Elzéar · November 2025

My 3-year-old has been here a year. The team is caring, listens to our feedback and always finds solutions. His teacher, Najla, is amazing; he loves her.

Lin T.Daycare Curé-Labelle · October 2025

An excellent daycare. Thanks to the whole team: I know my son is safe and in good hands. Very clean, and a passionate team. Highly recommended!

Michelle C.Daycare Lucien-Thimens · October 2025

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    Find the daycare closest to your home or work.

  2. Visit it in 30 minutes
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    Visit it in 30 minutes

    Pick a time that suits you. The director shows you around and answers your questions.

  3. Register your child
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    Register your child

    If you like the daycare, we guide you through registration and the refund file.

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What parents ask us

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We welcome children from 0 to 5, in groups by age, from the nursery until they start kindergarten.

At a subsidized daycare you pay the government's set rate, $9.65 a day in 2026, but spots are given out through the government's waiting list. At a non-subsidized daycare, the daycare sets its rate and Québec refunds 67% to 78% of it through a tax credit. Two of our thirteen daycares, Samson and Notre-Dame, are subsidized.

Much less than the posted rate, since Québec refunds 67% to 78% of it. Our cost calculator shows the real cost per day for your rate and income.

Yes. The Québec government refunds 67% to 78% of childcare fees, depending on your family income, through a tax credit it can pay you every month. After registration, our team helps you apply to Revenu Québec.

Subsidized spots are given out only through the Québec government's registration portal (formerly La Place 0-5), never directly by the daycare. Add your child to the waiting list and choose Samson or Notre-Dame. The daycare calls you when a spot opens up.

Start with a 30-minute visit with the director. If you like the daycare, our team guides you through registration and tells you which documents to bring. The How to register page goes through each step.

We follow the Ministère de la Famille's ratios: one educator for 5 babies under 18 months, one for 8 children from 18 months to 4 years, and one for 10 children aged 4 and up.

Our central kitchen prepares a morning snack, a hot lunch with dessert and an afternoon snack every morning, following Canada's Food Guide. It takes each child's allergies into account. The four-week menu is online.

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