About Us
Government licensed group child care facility
Fully licensed 33 Kids group child care facility established since 1971. (Now under the New Management by owners of A to Z Childcare Centres # 4 locations.) Offering full-time & part-time programs for Infant & Toddler # 12 kids & 3 to 5 Years # 21 kids. Conveniently located in up-and-coming Surrey City Centre. Skytrain and transit accessible; bus stop steps away.
- Age-appropriate activities – art expression, tactile experiences, sing-a-longs, finger plays, physical activities & more
- Value each child as a unique individual with his/her background & personality
- Encourage & support kids in developing positive relationships
Aim is to cultivate the child’s self-esteem as well as respect for others - Encourage independence & recognize child’s need for comfort & care
- Importance of play in learning & offer planned & spontaneous activities
- Encourage parents to play an active role in their child’s learning experience
- Management & staff offer a warm, friendly & supportive environment
Philosophy
- We aim to provide daily experiences that support and promote each child’s physical, emotional, social, communication, cognitive, ethical, and creative development. We promote the vision that every child is capable and full of potential.
- We strive to develop and maintain an overall environment that supports the development of all children. And best of all, we like to have fun!
Program
- As children learn through play, our program offers indoor and outdoor activities, as well as stories, songs, rhythmic activities, art experiences, cooking, gym days and games with other children.
- In our program, we will provide the opportunity for the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each child. We are also flexible to each child’s needs.
Learn Through Play
- Our early childhood education framework in BC promotes learning through play. Play is considered the “work” of children. Through play, children interact with, explore, and make sense of the world around them, while playing alone or with others.
- The positive emotions and enjoyment related with play are important. Children have fun through play; play enhances learning; and children learn through play.
Early Learning
- Our vision and principles follow the BC early learning framework for children. The areas of early learning are: well being and belonging, exploration and creativity, language and literacies and social responsibility and diversity.
- Children will have fun while being supported to develop the skills, knowledge and disposition for learning in our challenging and changing society.
Children's Families
- Our goal is to establish an open, cooperative relationship with each child’s family and other community services involved with the child.
- We have created a relaxing and flexible environment where families feel comfortable asking questions, sharing information, and expressing their needs and wants for their children and schedule.
- We encourage and appreciate parental interest in the centre’s activities and welcome any comments from parents and families. We always want to keep the channel of communication open.
History: Legacy Award
- Edenridge Day Care Centre received the Child Care Legacy Award from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Minister Responsible for Child Care.
- The award is given to child care facilities that have been in operation for 40 years in recognition of the long service provided by child care centres in BC, the dedicated role in caring for children, supporting families as they work, and making communities a better place to live.
- Edenridge Day Care Centre attended the Award Presentation and received the Legacy Award in 2011.