Kingston's Home-Like Daycare · 674 Victoria St

Where Kids Are Actually Happy

Trusted by Kingston families for over 15 years. Polly and her team run a warm, home-like daycare where children build real memories — not just routines. A wonderful indoor space, a beautiful outdoor play area, and caregivers who genuinely love what they do.

★★★★★ 5/5 Google Rating Licensed & Insured 15+ Years Serving Families

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What Makes Us Different

A Home, Not an Institution

Full-Day Care Programs

Structured daily routines in a home-like setting with plenty of free play and outdoor time when weather permits. Your child gets the warmth of a family home with the enrichment of a quality program.

Children engaged in indoor play and learning activities at daycare

Indoor & Outdoor Play

A wonderful inside space plus a dedicated outdoor area where kids spend an hour outside on nice days — fresh air, active bodies, and the kind of play children remember for a lifetime.

Children playing outdoors in a safe daycare yard

Co-op Student Support

Morning co-op placements (8:30–10:40) give your child extra attention and help local students gain valuable childcare experience. More hands means more individual care for every child.

Caregiver reading and engaging with young children

Small Group Environment

Home-scale ratios mean your child isn't lost in a crowd — Polly and her staff know each kid's personality, preferences, and needs. Families who attended as children still remember this place fondly decades later.

Small group of happy children together in a home daycare setting

There's so many smiles there. The kids are so HAPPY.

— Parent Review, Google

So Many Smiles There

Even our co-op students notice how happy the kids are — this isn't a place where children are just watched, they genuinely enjoy being here every single day.

Families Return Years Later

Parents who attended as children still remember High Hopes fondly decades later — that's the kind of lasting impression Polly and her team leave on every family.

Home-Like Space, Not Institutional

A great indoor environment and wonderful outdoor space that feels more like a backyard than a parking lot playground — because children deserve real, joyful spaces.

Common Questions

Yes — we encourage parents to visit, see our space, and meet our staff before making any decisions.

Fully licensed home daycare with all required insurance and safety protocols in place.

We run structured programs during regular business hours Monday through Friday — call to discuss your specific schedule needs.

About an hour outside on nice days — we have a wonderful outdoor space and believe kids need fresh air and active play.

We care for children from toddlers through preschool age — call to discuss if we're a good fit for your child's age and needs.