Teddy Bear Daycare

Teddy Bear Daycare

Teddy Bear Daycare is a year round licensed childcare centre located in Whistler Village. We offer full time or part time care for community children.

Philosophy:

• Teddy Bear Daycare is a place to be me.
• A place where every child can be themselves.
• A safe place to wonder, learn, explore, think, create and trust.
• A place where friendships are made.


AT TEDDY BEAR DAYCARE WE ARE COMMITTED TO:


• Providing affordable, flexible and quality childcare to the diverse population of the Whistler community.
• Fostering healthy values and support the cultural diversity in the community.
• Ensure ongoing, open communication and information exchange, seeking and encouraging family and community involvement.
• Providing and encouraging opportunities and experiences that stimulate enrich and support emotional, social, creative, cognitive and physical learning.
• Creating an environment that will enhance success and challenge children to reach their potential.
• Recognizing that play is the child’s response to life; the process to which they learn.
• A guiding and caring approach to discipline that redirects children to appropriate displays of emotion and effective means of communication.
• Trusting children’s problem solving abilities; empowering children to make choices, while developing conflict resolution skills.
• Recognizing children as individuals and place value on: who they are, where they come from and the community in which they live.

HOURS OF OPERATION: 8am-5:30pm. Monday-Friday. Closed all Statutory Holidays.



REGISTRATION: Sea to Sky Residents Only. Must show proof of ID. Registered guests only. Unfortunately, we no longer accept drop in guests.

ENROLLMENT CRITERIA: Children must be between the ages of 2.5 years - 5years old. Children must have a completed file which includes a registration package, copy of immunizations, current picture, vail waiver form, photo release form, signed copy of the parent agreement and health and safety agreement form. Parents must provide contact information and emergency contact information.

WHAT YOUR CHILD NEEDS FOR THE DAY: Indoor and Outdoor shoes. Outdoor clothing; muddy buddy, snow suit, etc. Water bottle, healthy lunch and snacks that must be peanut free. Blanket for nap time and a change of clothing. If your child is not toilet trained then diapers and wipes must also be provided.

STAFFING: Teddy Bear Daycare is 1:8 ratio. All teachers must have a current ECE or ECA certificate from BC. They also must have a current first aid and criminal record check.