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Happy Learning Child Care Center is New Westminster's trusted provider for daycare services. We offer an innovative style of childcare that challenges and nurtures children, helpin...more...See more text
ABC Montessori Pre-School is fully licensed and governed by the child care licensing regulations of British Columbia. Privately owned and operated the school is staffed by dedicate...more...See more text
ABC is a wonderful daycare which has set my son up for a successful transition into kindergarten. If you get offered a much coveted spot, grab it! The educators are caring and wonderful with the kids in their care. They offer karate, yoga, drama and soccer...as well as lunch and a morning & afternoon snack. My son has done really well in this environment; from expanding his palate and trying more adventurous foods, to getting a head start on counting, writing & learning the alphabet Read more
Montessori classrooms have a 3 year age range. Preschool classes consist of 3, 4, & 5 year-old children while our full day program has 4, 5, & 6 year-old children. Each classroom i...more...See more text
Ackroyd Children'S Learning Centre Is A Fully Licensed Group Daycare For Children Ages 2½ To 5 Years Old. Our Goal Is To Create An Environment Based On Love And Respect For Childre...more...See more text
Animal Crackers provides children with care that focuses on fun and learning through play. We offer them opportunities to explore, investigate, practice their skills and build know...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Richmond BC
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Richmond BC.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Richmond BC. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Richmond BC, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.