Family Resources
In our monthly blog, we focus on topics that are relevant and helpful to our current and prospective families. Have a question for us? Be sure to visit our FAQ page or feel free to contact us directly!
Empowering Maternal Mental Health in Women Entrepreneurs
Motherhood, especially new motherhood, can be an isolating period for many women. You’re faced with the biggest transition in your life, while trying to remember who you used to be. In fact, 33% of new moms are said to have reported having concerns with their mental health according to Stats Canada.
What Education does an Early Childhood Educator Have?
In British Columbia, the qualifications and requirements for early childhood educators (ECEs) and infant toddler educators (ITEs) are regulated by the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development.
A Year in Review: A Founder’s Perspective
I’ll start by opening with the cliche statement that it truly is hard to believe we are already a year in business. It feels like it has been much shorter, but also much longer in a lot of ways. To say I have been humbled in this process would be an understatement. When a group of my friends and I came together to solve our own childcare problems, we could have never imagined where it would take us.
What Does the Future of Childcare Look Like?
How Curriculum Benefits Early Childhood Education
The curriculum is an important component of early childhood education because it provides structure, direction, and purpose for teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
How the Affordable Childcare Benefit Works in British Columbia
To qualify for the ACCB, families must meet certain income and residency requirements. Specifically, families must have a combined income of $111,000 or less per year, and they must be residents of British Columbia. Families may also be eligible if they have a child with a special need who requires extra support.
What to Expect When Starting Your Child in Daycare
Starting childcare can be a positive experience for children and families, but it's important to be patient and supportive during the adjustment period. With time and patience, most children will settle into their new routine and thrive in their childcare setting.
What to Expect From a Premium Childcare Facility
A premium childcare facility should provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child.
Early Childhood Education: Shaping the First 5 Years and Beyond
The early years of a child's life are a time of rapid brain development, during which a child's brain is most receptive to learning and forming new connections. As a result, the quality of early childhood education that a child receives can have a significant impact on their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, which in turn can shape the rest of their life.
The Benefits of Childcare and Co-Working Under One Roof
Childcare and coworking are two concepts that can work together to provide numerous benefits for working parents.