Vancouver Bilingual is unique among area preschools in combining an excellent preschool education with bilingual instruction in both English and French. It is the perfect start to ...more...See more text
My eldest son went to this preschool for 2 years, and we loved it so much, we were thrilled to enroll his younger sister as well. Even with a change in teachers (one retired), we have found consistent warmth and care given. My son has gone on to excel in French immersion, and my daughter sings songs to herself as well as with her brother every day. The teachers are gentle, caring, and clearly love their work. I cannot speak highly enough of them or of our experience with this school.Read more
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
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
Tiny Bubbles Preschool. After 10 years of being a preschool teacher in other centre's, I followed my passion and drive for opening my own preschool because I knew exactly what chil...more...See more text
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The unique education philosophy set out over a century ago by Dr. Maria Montessori aims to develop the child s innate desire to learn. Dr. Montessori recognized that a natural curi...more...See more text
My grandson had a very good experience here. The teachers are nurturing, kind, knowledgeable, creative, well educated. My little one learned a lot. Developed confidence, the love of learning, he gained experience, overcome his shyness with the encouragement and strong support from the teachers. As a parent I very much appreciated the conscientious staff and the many extra help I received. Good healthy snacks are included a big bonus! Read more
At EMA, we Provide a safe and nurturing environment that foster creativity while developing a strong foundation of life-long learning for your child. Each child is unique and paren...more...See more text
The Parent Advisory Council, better know as the PAC, is a council of all parents or guardians of children currently registered at Carnarvon School and or Carnarvon Preschool. Every...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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.