445 Merecroft Rd, Campbell River, BCV9W 6K6Get directions
Christian Life Children's Centre is a non-profit society located in Campbell River. We're an inter-denominational Christian childcare centre affiliated with Christian Life Fellowsh...more...See more text
991 Petersen Rd, Campbell River, BCV9W 3H8Get directions
Petersen Day Care is licensed, bilingual, and is one of the oldest childcare in Campbell River. At this location since 1989. Lots of experience and references. Meals and snacks in...more...See more text
“Children play and grow at KIDZONE AFTER SCHOOL DAYCARE”
KIDZONE AFTER SCHOOL DAYCARE provides a fun, nurturing, and most of all safe environment for the children of the Comox Val...more...See more text
J Puddleduck Pre-School in Courtenay offers government licensed care for 3 to 12 year old children. Our flexible scheduling includes day care, preschool and afterschool classes. We...more...See more text
Children play and grow at Willow Day Care.
Willow provides a fun, nurturing, and most of all safe environment for the children of the Comox Valley area to spend their day. Our wel...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Campbell River 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 Campbell River 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 Campbell River 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 Campbell River 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.