We are a nonprofit organization that operates Malaspina Child Care Centre and Preschool as a public service. We have a volunteer Board of Directors who aid us in policy and decisio...more...See more text
I cannot express how grateful I am for Sherri and the incredible staff at Teachable Moments Daycare! From the moment we joined this amazing facility, it was clear that my daughter was in caring and capable hands. Read more
The Tots Town Children Centre in Nanaimo offers part-time and full-time daycare and child care services for children ages 30 months to eight years. One of our programs specifically...more...See more text
N.I.C.C.'s offers a 2.5 hour and 4 hour Preschool Program as well as a Full Day Daycare for your child to enjoy. Our program supports language development, early learning, kinderga...more...See more text
Little Bloomers Childcare attempts to create and provide a stimulating environment so that it will meet the needs of each child in order for them to grow to the fullest capacity to...more...See more text
Providing childcare for over 12 years. Certified early childhood education with montessori teaching qualification.
Activities include field trips, music lessons and yoga. A Pre-sc...more...See more text
My daughter has been going here for two years now. Shazia and staff are like family to us. Such kind people that teach my daughter. A day full of learning, fun, outside time and special days for family. Well organized and clean! Great communication!Read more
A Suncor Energy business, Petro-Canada™ is "Canada’s Gas Station" with a network of more than 1,500 retail and wholesale outlets across Canada, and a specialty lubricants business.more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Old City Nanaimo BC
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Old City Nanaimo BC.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Old City Nanaimo BC. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Old City Nanaimo BC, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.