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Trusted French Immersion Daycare in Burnaby, BC
At Petits Genies, we believe in nurturing young minds through a balanced approach that combines structured learning with the natural curiosity of play. Our French Immersion program creates a bilingual environment where children develop language skills organically, supported by passionate educators who prioritize safety, creativity, and individual growth. By integrating elements of Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, we foster holistic developmentsocial, emotional, cognitive, and physicalwhile respecting each child's unique learning pace. Our curriculum emphasizes exploration through art, music, and interactive activities, preparing children for academic success while building confidence and social responsibility. With flexible scheduling from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, we accommodate working families while maintaining a warm, inclusive atmosphere.Our staff holds Food Safe certifications and follows Fraser Health guidelines to ensure nutritious meals aligned with Canada's Food Guide, including accommodations for allergies and dietary needs. As a nut-free facility, we prioritize health and safety in every aspect of our operations. Through field trips and community engagement, we extend learning beyond the classroom, encouraging children to connect with the world around them. Our commitment to transparency and communication ensures parents remain informed partners in their child's development journey. With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, our team brings both expertise and dedication to creating a foundation for lifelong learning.
Services
French Immersion Program
Play-Based Learning
Nut-Free Meals
Social Development Activities
Field Trips & Excursions
Highlights and features
- We offer a French Immersion program for bilingual development
- Our play-based curriculum incorporates Reggio Emilia and Montessori methods
- Nut-free facility with certified food safety standards
- Flexible hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday
- Experienced educators focused on holistic child development
Services
French Immersion Program
Our French Immersion Program introduces children to bilingual education through engaging activities led by passionate educators. Designed for children with little or no French background, the curriculum creates a natural language acquisition environment where kids learn through play, social interaction, and structured lessons. The program supports simultaneous language development for non-English speakers while maintaining cultural appreciation and communication skills.
Play-Based Learning
Play-Based Learning forms the core of our educational approach, combining Reggio Emilia and Montessori principles to nurture creativity and critical thinking. Children explore academic concepts through hands-on activities tailored to their interests, developing math skills through counting and classification while building social competence through cooperative play. This method encourages self-directed learning while maintaining educational structure and developmental milestones.
Nut-Free Meals
Our Nut-Free Meals program provides fresh, hot lunches and two daily snacks following Canada's Food Guide. Certified staff prepare balanced meals incorporating all food groups, with accommodations for allergies and dietary restrictions. The nut-free policy ensures safety for children with severe allergies, while educational components teach healthy eating habits. Menus are available for parent review, emphasizing transparency in nutrition standards.
Social Development Activities
Social Development Activities focus on building interpersonal skills through guided interactions and group play. Children learn cooperation, turn-taking, and conflict resolution while developing self-confidence and friendship-building abilities. Structured activities promote emotional intelligence and community awareness, aligning with our philosophy of educating the whole child through respect, responsibility, and collaborative learning experiences.
Field Trips & Excursions
Field Trips & Excursions extend learning beyond the classroom through organized visits to local attractions like libraries, parks, and fire stations. These experiences enhance curriculum topics while developing observational skills and environmental awareness. Transportation is provided via our school bus, ensuring safe exploration of community resources while maintaining educational continuity through real-world applications of classroom concepts.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We accept children aged 30 months to school age for our French Immersion program.
What educational methods do you use?
Our program combines Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches with play-based learning and bilingual instruction.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we provide fresh hot lunches and two daily snacks following Canada's Food Guide.
Is your facility nut-free?
Yes, we maintain a strict nut-free policy to ensure safety for children with allergies.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Do you offer field trips?
Yes, we organize educational outings to local attractions like libraries and parks.
Reviews (2)
Jessica L.
Jan 03, 2018
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Warning to Parents!! Our 3 year old son just attended Petits Genies, and left within 3 months! Please note - besides this happenstance, I did love this daycare, and find the ladies who work here real gems. Day 1 - when bringing my child here with all his sleep gear and everything else he would need, I handed one of the staff a pack of pull-ups. She looked shocked and told me "we don't change diapers here". I was floored, I told her nothing was said to me regarding this, and to take him often to the bathroom with the rest of the kids, and this should help. She also pointed out the
Marie C.
May 18, 2017
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It's not the worst but definitely not the best. It's clean and organized, which are great. The owner has a very 'us against the parents', controlling, approach. I always felt like she was working against me, instead of with me. My biggest complaint is, there is no phone in the daycare. Often when I would leave my child, she was crying, I couldn't call the centre to hear if she had calmed down. The only phone, the owner keeps on her, and she is often not there, it's bizarre. The other red flag is the high employee turn over. We started in September, and when we left
