Childcare in Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Kid's Cottage Daycare Society
Kid’s Cottage Daycare Society is dedicated to the healthy development of children in a safe and caring atmosphere. The overall goal of our program is to provide children with the stimulating, nurturing and flexible enviroment that is necessary for physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being.
We are a parent-operated daycare facility run by a Board of Directors elected once a year. Our goal as a staff team, is to work in conjunction with the elected Board of Directors to provide the best service possible to all members of Kid’s Cottage Daycare Society.
Our History
Kid’s Cottage Daycare Society was developed in 1993 when the previous childcare provider, The YMCA Daycare Centre, decided to close their operation. Following the YMCA’s decision to close, the parents of the children attending the facility decided to explore the possibility of forming a parent operated non-profit daycare centre. Kid’s Cottage Daycare Society was later formed with its first Board of Directors being elected in 1993. The centre is operated within the laws and regulations of the Province of British Columbia.
Organizational Structure
Although staffing levels may vary due to additional part-time staff, casual labour, and those care givers at the centre who may be on a practicum; below is our usual compliment of staff.
-The centre has a permanent full-time Supervisor and an Assistant Supervisor.
-Group Daycare/Preschool has 4 permanent staff and the supervisor also works in this program.
-Infant Toddler has 3 permanent staff members.
-Out of School Care has 3 permanent staff members
-Special Note: All staff at Kid’s Cottage Daycare Society have had criminal background checks, and are all ECE trained if they work in IT or group daycare programs. ECE is not required for school age care but some of our teachers have their designations
Our infant toddler program consists of 8 full time spaces, ages 0- 36 months, with a ratio of one staff member to every 4 children. All staff in this room have their Infant/Toddler Certification as well as their first aid and valid criminal record check. The program is balanced with daily inside and outside play. Staff thrive to nurture and educate the children by getting down to their level and being involved in group play and one on one activities. Our main objective in the IT room is to nurture the whole child, giving them basic tools so that they can learn and excel in self help skills while encouraging language development and the understanding of basic cognitive concepts.
Our Group Daycare Program consists of 25 spaces, ages 30 months to school age, with a ratio of one staff member per 8 children. While these are primarily full-time spaces, part time is available at times. All staff in this room have a minimum of their Early Childhood Certificate as well as their first aid and valid criminal record check. The program also consists of a balance of indoor and outdoor play. Staff provide a well-balanced program with both active and quiet time, large and small group activities. Circle time and pre-k skills are a part of our daily program. Our main objective in the daycare room is to nurture the whole child and help them develop the basic cognitive and social skills they need forkindergarten. Bi-weekly dance and monthly Yoga classes are a part of our monthly program from September to June.
Our OSC program consists of 30 full time and part time spaces, kindergarten thru grade 5, with a ratio of one staff member per 10 children (or one staff to twelve children if grade 2 and up). All staff in this room have a minimum of 40 hours of Childhood Development course as well as their first aid and valid criminal record check. Children in this program attend school at Riverview Park Elementary and our staff are certified to drive the two 15-seater vans. There is also a walking club to encourage physical fitness. During the school year our program consists of a balance of indoor and outdoor activities, a short group time and lots of free play to encourage positive choices and foster appropriate social skills and acceptance. During the school breaks this age group explores the local area through many fieldtrips and excursions.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 6:00 AM 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM 6:00 PM | Closed | Closed |