Program Overview

Prepare your child for preschool while enjoying some time to yourself! Bumbletree childcare is a licensed child minding program that provides stimulating activities for children that are safe, fun and educational. Our program both encourages and allows the children to make friends, while preparing children with school readiness and offering free time for parents. This program is for children from 18 months up to 4 years old. It is staffed by experienced and qualified early child educators.

Contact Information
To receive more information or to be added to our childcare waitlist, please contact : Rachelle Gauthier Childcare Supervisor @ 604-736-3588 ext 35 rachelle@kitshouse.org Bumbletree Childcare is located at: 4020 Trafalgar Street, Vancouver, BC, V6L 2M5 (604)-732-8220

Bumbletree Childcare
Occasional care for children 1848 months

Program Content

Class Fees & Schedules

Mornings Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am 12:30pm Your child can join us from one to three days a week. Cost: 1 day a week: $144.00/month

Staff
Our teachers hold Early Childhood Educator certification or equivalency and a valid first aid certificate and CPR. Staff are experienced and dedicated in their work with young children. All staff, volunteers and practicum students hold a cleared criminal record check. The staff collectively plan and implement the child-focused program using age appropriate toys, materials and activities.

Story telling & group activities Imaginative play Sand/Water play

2 days a week: $288.00/month 3 days a week: $432.00/month

Messy hands-on crafts

Parent Participation
At Bumbletree we believe that parent involvement in the program is extremely beneficial in reaching our goal of a quality environment. We always welcome parents in the classroom to help facilitate a safe and nurturing environment Parents are kept up-to-date with programming through a monthly newsletter, and daily through our event board inside the classroom. Suggestions and feedback for program ideas and parent participation are welcome and encouraged.

Early literacy sing song circle time

Snack time Outside play

Please Note: For all our childcare programs, there is a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee and $10.00 annual family membership to Kitsilano Neighborhood House

Gross motor play