Little Paris Daycare is a bilingual daycare (English/French) located in North Vancouver - 2 locations to better serve you in Lonsdale and Lynn Valleymore...See more text
4773 Piccadilly South, West Vancouver, BCV7W 1J8Get directions
Tiddlycove Montessori School is a Preschool & Kindergarten based on the Montessori educational philosophy, located at an idyllic seaside. Our program is based on the Montessori edu...more...See more text
1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver, BCV7S 1N5Get directions
Here at Treetops, we welcome small children into our extended family. The atmosphere is child-centered and nurturing. Our experienced, dedicated staff is committed to enabling chil...more...See more text
2870 Munday Pl, North Vancouver, BCV7N 4L2Get directions
Our Daycare Centre is designed to create an environment of trust, where each child feels safe and secure both physically and emotionally. The Centre is a learning place where socia...more...See more text
Little Paris Daycare is a bilingual daycare (English/French) located in North Vancouver, at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre. We offer a quality program for children between the age...more...See more text
Our daycare has educated hundreds of children since 2005, and was founded by Puran Bagheri. Puran has many years of experience in childhood education. She also has extensive educat...more...See more text
2260 Philip Ave, North Vancouver, BCV7P 2W8Get directions
At Bonnie Bairns Childcare Services we strive to provide a loving, stimulating, nurturing and healthy environment where your child will feel safe and secure. An environment where c...more...See more text
1602 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver, BCV7P 2S6Get directions
At Smiling Stars Daycare we believe that every child has the right to experience high quality care. We acknowledge that every child is unique and grows at their individual pace.Thr...more...See more text
1058 Ridgewood Dr, North Vancouver, BCV7R 1H8Get directions
St. Catherine's Childcare Society was formed in 1991 when a decision was made at St. Catherine's Church to support a new ministry to young children and their families. With the own...more...See more text
We love this preschool! The teachers are excellent and my child really enjoys learning and doing crafts there. She especially enjoys the fun excursions they do, like their recent field trip to a grocery store to learn about healthy eating!Read more
I really don't say that lightly. I had my little boy in this daycare for a year and he just blossomed. The staff are wonderful, warm and caring. The kids are give snacks AND lunch provided by an onsite chef.
We had to move our son because we moved location, but finding a daycare anywhere near as good as this one has been a difficult and costly task.Read more
Four steps to finding childcare services in West 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 West 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 West 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 West 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.