I have had two kids go through this daycare. I really cannot speak highly enough of it. We have been through other daycares and there really is nothing like the "friends" experience. They create structure, but don't get bogged down by it. They offer life experience and spend as much as possible exploring through play as a teaching tool. Especially in their backyard oasis. They even offer music enrichment classes.
One of the great things about friends is that there are children from the age of two to five all in the same room. Again, this offers a family experience.
The staff are also excellent. They spend a lot of time working with the needs of you (yes, you) and your child.
The staff here can tell exactly what kind of morning both you and your child have had when you arrive. And they truly help out when it's time to say goodbye to your little one.
For anyone in the U of T area who wants an affordable and unique daycare experience, I highly recommend Friends.