Birchland Tree House Play Care 
           
1331 Fraser Ave., Port Coquitlam
(North Side of Birchland School)
(604) 945 - 0002

 

Philosophy Statement: Birchland Daycare embraces the true nature of acceptance and inclusion celebrating diversity, fostering a love of learning, independence, self-esteem and respect for all individuals.

Mission Statement: Creating a love for learning through traditional values!

Centre Features: Birchland Daycare is located on school grounds, with access to grass and all-weather fields. We are surrounded by a beautiful forest and lots of local parks.

Details about Programs:

Out of School Program offers: a variety crafts, games, gym days and field trips. We have onsite & offsite outdoor play areas. Many indoor activities are available as well, including library, computer access (no internet), Nintendo, Air Hockey, Pool Table, Fooseball, and Fun Bouncer. After school healthy snacks are provided. Assistance with homework is also available.

3-5 Group Daycare offers: Our Busy fun filled group daycare is designed to promote long lasting relationships with peers while getting a chance to be a child through play. The environment is loaded with arts and crafts, creative play stations , gym time and lots of outdoor activities.

Tree Climbers Preschool offers:
a structured play-based learning atmosphere in a low-stress environment. We cover various learning fundamentals through art, science, math, social studies, music, and literacy. Our music bilingual teacher brings a love of music during our weekly class. We value the importance for physical development, and we have access to a variety of parks and large outdoor play areas.

**Daycare and Preschool Packages are available**

Years In Business: 19 Years 
Facility Type
: Out of School Care (ages 6-12)
                      3-5 Group Daycare (ages 2.5-5)
               
Preschool (ages 2.5 - 4) 
Licensed?
Yes

Curriculum Type: Out of School: Interactive
                           3-5 Group Daycare: Play-Based
                           Preschool: Introductory French; Organized Play-Based


License Capacity:
Maximum 55 Children in both programs
Ages of Children
: 2.5 - 12 years 
Integrated Special Needs
: Yes
Availability
: Full time / Part time / Daily
Teacher to Child Ratio:
Out of School: 1:10, 1:15
                       
3-5 Group Daycare: 1:8
                       
Preschool: 1:10
Staff have current CPR?
Yes
Staff Qualifications:
All staff members have current criminal record checks. 
  Out of School:
All staff have experience with children, 20 hours of child related courses and undertake continual professional development.
  3-5 Group Daycare:
All staff members are Early Childhood Educators or Early Childhood Education Assistant certified, with continual professional development to continue learning
  
Preschool: All staff members are Early Childhood Educators or Early Childhood Education Assistant Certified, with continual professional development to inspire new learning techniques.
 
Hours of Operation: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
  
Preschool: 9am - 11:30am
Fee Schedule:
 
   Out of School Rates:

          Start from $200.00 – $375.00
             Part-time and daily rates are also available, please phone for details
   3-5 Group Daycare Rates:
       Start from $580.00 – $640.00
          Part-time and daily rates are also available, please phone for details

   Preschool Rates:
         
  
3 days per week - $110.00
          5 days per week - $190.00

Subsidy Available? Yes
Toilet Training Required?
Yes, but we will help if needed
Immunization Required?
Yes
Meals
& Snacks Provided?
Afternoon snacks provided.  For example: Yogurt, Fruit, Vegetables, Pizza, & Baked Goods, Cheese and Crackers and much more.
Accommodation for Special Diets?
If we can.
Transportation Available?
Van transportation or supervised walking is provided to and from the following schools:  Blakeburn Elementary, Cedar Drive Elementary, Minnekhada Middle School.  Other arrangements can be organized. Van transportation has an additional cost of $10.00 per child, per month.
Church Affiliation?
No
Professional Associations? 
No  

     Please contact Amber Rosencrans or
Darlene Chong a (604) 945 - 0002 or by e-mail
 to discuss your family's childcare needs.




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