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When starting your search for a childcare centre or daycare in Vancouver, it can be hard to know what exactly to look for. There are many options out there, but also many factors to weigh to ensure you are meeting both you and your child’s needs.  In this blog, we will explore 5 key priorities you should keep in mind when searching for a Vancouver childcare centre. You should consider the … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Childcare Centre in Vancouver that Suits Your Child’s Needs

Sensory development is an important part of early childhood education. As a preschool and daycare in North Vancouver, Langley and Coquitlam, we are no strangers to the fun and intrigue that sensory activities provide for young children. However, coming up with sensory station ideas for daycare and preschool classrooms can be a little tough. It does require some creativity. In this article, … [Read more...] about Dozens of daycare and preschool sensory station ideas to explore 5 senses

Have you ever seen a baby sitting in a high chair drop their food on the ground? They may look down at the floor and observe what just happened. Then, in awe, they may take another handful of food, and try dropping it again. This is NOT making a mess. This is a science experiment, and it is totally legitimate one too. Ask Isaac Newton! Children love seeing what happens when they drop or throw … [Read more...] about How to teach preschoolers about gravity with simple lessons and fun experiments

As a daycare and preschool in Langley, Coquitlam and North Vancouver, we use a custom curriculum that draws from the best ideas of the most popular early childhood education theories out there. One popular theory is the Reggio Emilia approach to preschool learning. This theory, which started in Italy, emphasizes the importance of classrooms, and how they help children learn. The concept labels the … [Read more...] about What is the “third teacher” in preschool classrooms?

If you decided to google “bedtime chaos” or “bedtime battles” after a rough night putting children to bed, you must now know you’re not alone. This is a common problem that parents have, and it often starts early in childhood, around the toddler and preschooler years. As early childhood educators, we’ll try to break down the steps you can take to get a grip on your family’s nighttime routines, and … [Read more...] about Preschoolers and bedtime chaos battles: how to get a grip on family nighttime routines