Business Details
Licensed Childcare Programs for Ages 3 Months to 12 Years
The Briar Patch Child Care Centre has been dedicated to providing high-quality, government-licensed childcare in Chilliwack, BC, since our establishment. Our team of qualified early childhood educators specializes in creating age-appropriate programs for children aged 3 months to 12 years, with a focus on individualized care and developmental milestones. We maintain a nurturing environment that emphasizes safety, cultural inclusivity, and special needs support, guided by our Safe Spaces anti-bullying program and evidence-based early childhood education principles.Our staff holds certifications from the Provincial Community Care Facilities Licensing Board and participates in ongoing professional development to ensure best practices in child development. With structured routines, uninterrupted playtime, and collaboration with local schools, we empower children to grow physically, socially, and emotionally while supporting parents in achieving their personal and professional goals.
Services
Infant Program
Toddler Program
Climbers Program
Explorers Program
Leaders Program
Special Needs Care
Before School Care
After School Care
Anti-Bullying Program
Parent Orientation
Highlights and features
- We provide government-licensed childcare with certified early childhood educators.
- Our Safe Spaces program actively prevents bullying and teaches emotional intelligence.
- Specialized infant/toddler programs prioritize gradual transitions and parental involvement.
- We offer individualized care for children with special needs and cultural inclusivity.
- Staff maintain first aid certification and participate in ongoing professional development.
Associations and certifications
- Provincial Community Care Facilities Licensing Board
Services
Infant Program
Licensed care for infants aged 3 months to 2 years with individualized schedules for feeding, sleeping, and developmental activities. Our educators use intake forms to maintain consistency between home and childcare routines. As infants grow, they gradually transition to toddler activities while maintaining secure primary caregiving relationships.
Toddler Program
Structured yet flexible programming for 2-3 year olds that balances routine with developmental readiness. Includes circle time, outdoor play, and nap schedules adjusted to individual needs. Staff collaborate with families to address sleep pattern changes and support toilet training when children show readiness signs.
Climbers Program
Curriculum for 3-5 year olds featuring weekly themes, art projects, and literacy activities. Combines Safe Spaces anti-bullying education with CALM emotional development training. Includes library visits and separate circle times for 3 and 4-year-olds to build kindergarten readiness skills.
Explorers Program
Licensed after-school care for kindergarten children focusing on academic support and social development. Includes science/math activities, group games, and Fun Family Phonics program. Staff coordinate with school teachers to address individual learning challenges and provide extra support.
Leaders Program
After-school program for grades 1-6 emphasizing community awareness, environmental education, and friendship skills. Features BP Kids recycling initiatives, Kindness Counts activities, and self-esteem building exercises. Programming adapts weekly to children's interests and emerging needs identified by staff observations.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children from 3 months to 12 years through five specialized programs: Infant, Toddler, Climbers (3-5 years), Explorers (kindergarten), and Leaders (grades 1-6).
Are your staff qualified?
All caregivers are licensed early childhood educators with Provincial Community Care Facilities Licensing Board certification and first aid training. Many have specialized training in infant/toddler care and special needs support.
Do you offer special needs accommodations?
Yes, we provide individualized care plans for children with special needs and maintain a supportive environment with primary caregiving for infants and toddlers.
How do you handle toilet training?
We collaborate with families to continue home-initiated toilet training. Staff will begin the process when children show readiness signs and parents agree to participate.
What safety programs do you have?
Our Safe Spaces program teaches emotional identification, empathy, and conflict resolution. We maintain secure routines and have clear limits to promote self-discipline and peer respect.
Do you operate during school breaks?
Yes, our Leaders program operates year-round with modified schedules during school breaks, including field trips and extended art/science activities.
Reviews (3)
Dessa Owens
Mar 02, 2021
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My son has gone to this daycare for the past 6 years and the staff have been amazing. He has learned many skills to prepare him for school. The staff is caring and have made the time spent there enjoyable for my son. This is a great daycare and I highly recommend it.
Clarissa H.
Jan 27, 2020
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Horrible! So unprofessional and they don't call you when your kid gets hurt! They do not care about the parents at all.. this place is awful. We switched care and have never had the problems we had with briar patch so no it's not okay or the normal! This place should be shut down.
Lynn Hart
Oct 02, 2017
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Great daycare serving all ages. They are very thorough and thoughtful; great advocates for the children. First daycare I've ever seen that has emergency preparedness kits for every child! I am very impressed by the way they run the center and how affordable their rates are. Rare to get 6AM to 6PM hours in Chilliwack! Highly recommend Briar Patch for all ages.
