News & Announcements

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Child Care Provider Appreciation evening on May 9th.

Special thanks to our event sponsors for their generous donations of time and gifts.

Inner Glow Yoga - 13425 Comber Way, Surrey

Just for You Wellness Studio - 6195 136 Street, Surrey

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada - Surrey Branch

Forever Yours Lingerie - 20460 Fraser Highway, Langley

Greco’s Specialty Foods - 6886 King George Boulevard, Surrey

Nutrition House - 1179 Guildford Town Centre, Surrey

Organic Grocer - 7380 King George Boulevard, Surrey

Potter’s Garden Shop - 12530 72 Avenue, Surrey

Health Express - 1550 Johnson Road, White Rock

99 Nursery & Florist - 9376 King George Boulevard, Surrey

Nature’s Fare Market - 19880 Langley Bypass, Langley

Save-On Foods - 7320 King George Boulevard, Surrey

Children the Heart of the Matter Conference Committee is seeking proposals for the upcoming 2014 conference. Our 17th annual conference will be held on February 7 & 8, 2014. For more details please click on the link below.

We have a great selection of workshops this Spring/Summer for parents.  Click on the link below to view the flyer.

We're excited to announce our Spring/Summer 2013 Training Calendar is now available!  Have a look at the link below for upcoming workshops and courses from April to August.  Some of the training topics include:
-Bullying Prevention with Young Children
-20 Hour Responsible Adult Course
-Drama & Improv
-Tough and Tender Conversations
-Challenging Behaviours
-Superhero Play
And much more!
Plus get a sneak peek at September opportunities!

Emergent Curriculum networking is ideal for individuals who want to explore emergent curriculum ideas with other like-minded educators, particularly if you work in a multi-age program or on your own. Exchange stories, ideas and challenges with others.

Child Care Options staff will not be facilitating these sessions but will be available for queries.
There is no cost for participation but please pre-register by calling the office 604-572-8032.
6:30-8:00 pm
Upcoming dates include:
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26

Are your child car seats installed correctly? Come to a free car seat safety check.
Have your child’s seat inspected for:
-Recall
-Damage
-Proper fit to your child
-Proper fit in your vehicle
Inspections conducted by appointment only.
For more information or to book an appointment call Child Care Options at 604-572-8032.  Appointments are made between 12 - 2pm on the last Wednesday of each month.

We have a satellite office in Ladner, where staff are on hand to assist you with child care subsidy and referrals to child care.  Our staff are available on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Thissatellite office is co-located with the Boys & Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond.

We are located at:
Harbour Centre
#205-5000 Bridge Street
Ladner, BC

We are currently offering drop-in sessions for family child care providers.  These sessions give you the opportunity to network with other child care providers; the children in your care can interact with other children their age and play with various materials and toys.

The drop-ins will be held on the first Wednesday and second and fourth Friday of each month at the Early Years Centre, #100-6846 King George Boulevard, Surrey from 9:30-11:00 am.

For more information please call 604-572-8032.

In response to requests we have received we have developed a listing of architects and outdoor playspace designers who have worked in the child care field.