Ridge Meadows 
Children's Centre   
12460 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
(604) 460-8975 or (604) 941-9206

Philosophy / Mission Statement:

We believe play is the essence of our program. Through play, children learn to take appropriate risks and accept challenges while interacting with the environment in a safe manner. We encourage and support children's natural curiosity. We believe in the importance of understanding, accepting and empowering all children. We encourage the development of a healthy self-awareness and value inclusiveness, multiculturalism and respect for others. We believe in the partnership between families and care givers.

Program Highlights:

Our program provides an opportunity for art, crafts and science projects, indoor and outdoor games and activities, homework and snack time each day. Children are free to choose any of these activities or projects as well as independent games or play with their peers however, we do encourage participation although it is not mandatory. We believe in a child oriented centre that offers a variety of choices and experiences for each child.

Field trips or short outings are an important learning tool for growth and development and are incorporated into program planning.

Center Features:

Indoor waiting area, snack / meal area, reading room / library, computer terminals, onsite playground, offsite outdoor play area, indoor play area, air conditioning and a large indoor gym. Field trips are included in fees.

Walking distance to the public library.

Neighborhoods / School Districts served: Pitt Meadows area (including Hyland Park and Pitt Meadows Elementary)
Years In Business: 8 Years at current location. Port Coquitlam Daycare Society has been operating for 32 years.
Facility Type:Before & After School Care
Curriculum Type: Developmental / Interactive / Academic / Special Education
License Capacity: 35 school age care
Ages of Children: 5 - 12 years
Integrated Special Needs: Yes
Availability: Full Time, Part Time and Drop In When Available
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:6 Group Childcare, 1:6 Before & After School Care
Staff Qualifications: Early Childhood Education and Infant/ Toddler Certification, Child & Youth Care Counselor Training, School Age Care Certificate, First Aid, Food Safe, Second Step Violence Prevention Training
Staff have current CPR? Yes
Hours of Operation: 6:15 am - 6:00 pm
Fee Schedule:

Subsidy Available? Yes
Toilet Training Required? We will work with parents in regards to children's individual needs
Immunization Required? No
Meals & Snacks Provided? None
Accommodation for Special Diets? Yes
Transportation Available? yes - 20 passenger bus to service local schools
Professional Association Affiliations? E.C.E.B.C., West Coast Childcare Resource Centre, Child Care Resource and Refferal, YMCA Child & Referral Service

Please contact Claire McAleese
 at (604) 460-8975 or contact the head office at  
  (604) 941-9206 to discuss your family's childcare needs


Let them know that you found them on the Canada Child Care Directory!

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