Here at Mothers Touch Daycare we provide a warm nurturing family style environment that your child can grow and thrive in. We provide lunch and 2 snacks and we accept subsidy.more...See more text
Teddybear Daycare offers quality child care from infant to elementary care. We've been in business for 30 year. Our program includes outside play, circle time during which children...more...See more text
Bonnie was my daycare lady as a child, and will be my child's daycare lady one day. She is like a second mother to me and is great at what she does!Read more
Located in Vernon B.C., Koala Bear Daycare is a fully licensed centre offering childcare to the Vernon, Lumby, Lavington and Coldstream areas. We provide a nurturing fun and safe e...more...See more text
4401 Pleasant Valley Rd, Vernon, BCV1T 4M4Get directions
Kids Corner Daycare provides quality daycare services for children from 9 months to 10 years in the Vernon area. We have an infant and toddler program as well as morning or full da...more...See more text
2 of my grandchildren went to Enderby Preschool. They’ve both learned so much, and they loved going to school. The teachers are amazing people with huge hearts, and they really treated my grandkids like they were their own children. I’d 100% recommend Enderby Preschool to anyone who asks.Read more
Our son loves Little Ark. The staff are wonderful with the kids and the facility is clean, bright and has lots to offer for both learning and play.Read more
Why your family will love South Shuswap Early Learning Center...
We provide early learning opportunities in beautiful classrooms, filled with natural and stimulating materials- wit...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in North Okanagan 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 North Okanagan 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 North Okanagan 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 North Okanagan 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.