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Note: below is a revised version, with updated information, of an article that was first published November 18, 2016. In British Columbia (B.C.), we have a child care ministry under The B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development. Our company, Rainforest Learning Centre is a private, licensed daycare (and sometimes preschool) in North Vancouver, Coquitlam and Langley. Our services are … [Read more...] about What are government resources for early childhood care in B.C.? Starting in 2018, things have changed for the better

Injuries on playgrounds are a serious issue. According to the The Canadian Paediatric Society, 29,000 children up to age 15 go to the emergency room for playground injuries. While that’s not a staggering statistic, no parent wants their child to be part of that 29,000. Most of these injuries happen to kids aged 5 to 9, and most are from falling, which result in fractures. The good news is that … [Read more...] about How to teach playground safety at daycare

You know the feeling when you’re having a difficult time making a decision as a parent? You ask other parents for advice, or you go onto forums. But, the answers seem to come from all ends of the spectrum. No one seems to know what is ‘right.’ So, you read a parenting book. Then, that seems to contradict what another parenting book says. But all the while, you still don’t have a solution to … [Read more...] about What is a parenting coach and do I need one?

When your child goes to daycare, you may be asked to pack a lunch for them. Whether they eat alone, or they share food in groups, it’s important to ensure that parents are taking their part to prevent food choking hazards at daycare. The statistics of food-related choking are heartbreaking. These things do happen. So being aware of these food dangers, and avoiding them, is the first step to … [Read more...] about Packing lunches that prevent food choking hazards at daycare

Sleep in early childhood is critical, as we know. However, around 15 - 25% of kids and teens have a hard time falling asleep. For parents, this can make bedtime exhausting - not to mention the toll it has on kids during their already busy days. So, one question you may have is whether young kids need sleeping aids, if they have trouble sleeping? What if the sleeping aid is ‘natural,’ or sold over … [Read more...] about Do young kids need sleeping aids like melatonin? Keep these things in mind

Service learning is usually thought of in contexts of older kids, or university students, applying an educational lesson in the classroom. However, there is no reason service learning can’t happen in early childhood, or even in childcare settings. Taking on preschool community service projects can be a great way to achieve interdisciplinary learning. Educators and daycare workers can also use … [Read more...] about Community service learning ideas for early childhood education and daycare