Our Philosophy
We believe that…
All children deserve a safe, nurturing environment with loving and responsive caregivers.
All children are entitled to a stimulating environment and...more...See more text
At Starlight Child Care Centre we strongly believe that it is through play children learn best. We structured our daycare to provide a warm and safe environment with a wide range o...more...See more text
Cartwheels and Crayons Childcare offers multi-age childcare. We believe that each child is unique and has the right to learn in a safe and nurturing environment that develops the w...more...See more text
We exist to know Christ and make Him known by being people who are grounded in the Word, passionate in Worship, devoted in Prayer, focused on Serving, given to Missions, Inclusive ...more...See more text
22313 McIntosh Ave, Maple Ridge, BCV2X 3C2Get directions
Happy Hearts Childcare Centre is a licensed large daycare centre with two locations that offers before-and-after school care for children between the ages of 5 and 12. We offer pic...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Ioco 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 Ioco 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 Ioco 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 Ioco 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.