The Early Years
Where prevention begins
Objective: to strengthen families on Gabriola Island with a specific focus on families with children under five.
Infant Toddler Daycare
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (9:00am - 3:30pm during the summer)
Ages 0 - 36 months
Group Child Daycare
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (9:00am - 3:30pm during the summer)
Ages 30 months - School Age
The childcare program is in a quality childcare setting. All of the activities offered are play-based, ensuring your child is exposed to a variety of stimulating experiences to support them in healthy development and preparing them for kindergarten.
Preschool
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00pm (September - June)
Ages 30 months - School Age
Preschool is for ages 30 months to school age, though it is important to consider your child’s readiness for the program. The premise of learning is through play and there is a keen focus on routine and structure.
Mother Goose
Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
For caregivers with Children zero to three years
"The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children which focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years, and give their children healthy early experiences with language and communication," - from Parent-Child Mother Goose Programs Website. Contact for Mother Goose: Bernice - berniceathope@gmail.com
Rughuggers
Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00pm
For caregivers with children five years old and under
Thursday Morning is all about dropping in for some good coffee and social time for caregivers of children five and under. While your child plays with toys and other children, you can catch up and socialize with other parents. Having other adults to connect with can make the difference in staying on top of things, while meeting the challenges of raising young children. Snacks for this program are free thanks to support from Nester's. Contact for Mother Goose: Bernice - berniceathope@gmail.com