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.

3-5 Group Daycare offers: a structured play-based learning in a low-stress environment. We cover various learning fundamentals through art, science, math, social studies, music, and literacy.  Ms. Fumie brings a love of music during our weekly class. We value the importance for physical development, we take the children to the gym one per week and we have access to a variety of parks and large outdoor play areas.

Years In Business: 17 Years 
Facility Type: Out of School Care (ages 6-12)
                      3-5 Group Daycare (ages 2.5-5)
Licensed? Yes

Curriculum Type: Out of School: Interactive
                           3-5 Group Daycare: 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
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.

Hours of Operation: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fee Schedule: 
            Out of School Rates:
          Start from $200.00 – $350.00

Part-time and daily rates are also available, please phone for details

            3-5 Group Daycare Rates:
           Start from $560.00 – 630.00

Part-time and daily rates are also available, please phone for details       

Subsidy Available? Yes
Toilet Training Required? Yes
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 provided to and from the following schools:  Blakeburn Elementary, Cedar Drive Elementary, Minnekhada Middle School.  Other arrangements can be organized. Transportation has an additional cost of $15.00 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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