Skills 4 Kids offers engaging and interactive English language programs for children aged 3-12.
All Skills 4 Kids classes are taught in a complete English immersion environment an...more...See more text
At Wee Care Day Care Centre, we nourish young minds. Located in Vancouver, we provide attentive and nurturing childcare services. For more information about enrollment, please cont...more...See more text
Our On Call service provides a pre-screened nanny to care for your children on site, on your schedule! All our extraordinary nannies arrive at your door bonded and insured.more...See more text
Knowing the screening process involved in becoming a member of the team, I always feel confident saying that every nanny from this agency comes with the best qualifications, references, energy, ingenuity, and patience. NOC also provides ongoing professional development, so the already top-notch nannies are continually expanding their skills and knowledge. The staff are incredibly helpful and supportive of their staff, and every client I've worked for has said the same.Read more
The staff at this daycare is excellent, the manager Swinder is absolutely lovely and has done the most to ensure my child's early education is provided in an empathetic, wholesome and caring manner. As a former psych student I value the Y's research-based curriculum. My child has fun, he learns plenty, he is loved there. If some parents feel like their kid isn't learning effectively, perhaps they should ask themselves why they are expecting so much from their 4-5 year old. Read more
The Developmental Disabilities Association is a community living agency that provides over 50 community-based programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabi...more...See more text
Creekview Daycare offers a stimulating enriched program that provides quality care with warm, friendly and qualified staff members. The program focuses on social development and pr...more...See more text
Budding Children's Garden & Daycare is a convenient, educational care facility for preschoolers aged 3 – 5, and toddlers aged 18 – 35 months. Our centre is located upstairs at 950 ...more...See more text
We provides parents with a variety of child care services that include: Vancouver Preschool, School Age Child Care, Preschool Summer Camp and School Age Summer Camp. Little Rae Kid...more...See more text
City Hall Child Care Society grew out of an initiative in 1974 by Alderwoman Darlene Marzari and the Vancouver Municipal and Regional Employees Union. With the assistance of Vancou...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Yaletown 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 Yaletown 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 Yaletown 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 Yaletown 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.