My 2 yr old daughter enjoys the ongoing activity programs Lisa provides and comes home with much to say...she's usually pretty quiet otherwiseRead more
We provide early intervention, school age and specialized services that are community-based, accessible, inclusive and responsive to the needs of children at all stages of their de...more...See more text
New Leaf daycare is a home away from home for our family. Staff is fantastic! They are well prepared, collected and reliable teachers. The environment is friendly, super clean, and the programs offer an immense variety of activities. Management is amazing! The owner has decades of experience in the education field. In several occasions, I have witnessed professionalism working along affection at New Leaf centre. My son attends this childcare since he was a baby, and he is always eager to go backRead more
Maranatha KidsCare Philosophy Maranatha KidsCare is pleased to provide your child with a comprehensive program in a progressive and fun learning environment with fully qualified EC...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in North Poplar 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 Poplar 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 Poplar 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 Poplar 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.