Business Details
Quality Childcare & Early Learning in Mission, BC
At Heritage Park Childcare Centre, we believe every child deserves to play, laugh, and feel connected. Our programs are designed to follow the children's interests, fostering a love of learning through play, music, art, and outdoor exploration. Our team of qualified Early Childhood Educators creates a nurturing environment where children aged infant to 5 years develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills. We prioritize outdoor play, recognizing its critical role in physical development and emotional well-being. As a $10 A Day Childcare Plan prototype site since 2018, we provide affordable, high-quality care with monthly fees capped at $200 for full-time attendance.Our child-led approach ensures each day is unique, reflecting the evolving needs and curiosities of the children in our care. We maintain strong communication with families, providing daily updates on activities, meals, and moods. Our facility features dedicated learning centers and accessible outdoor spaces that encourage creativity and physical activity. With a waitlist reflecting our community reputation, we remain committed to maintaining small class sizes and personalized attention. Families consistently praise our staff's dedication, the calm atmosphere, and the seamless transition our graduates make to kindergarten.
Services
Infant and Toddler Program
3-5 Year Old Program
Outdoor Play Activities
Learning Through Play Curriculum
Waitlist Registration
Highlights and features
- We offer child-led programs fostering natural curiosity and social development
- Our team includes qualified Early Childhood Educators with ongoing professional development
- We prioritize outdoor play with dedicated playground spaces and local walking excursions
- Affordable rates through the $10 A Day Childcare Plan since 2018
- Established waitlist demonstrates community trust in our quality childcare services
What people say
Wonderful, caring staff
Relaxed atmosphere
Loves going to daycare
Never sick while attending
Seamless kindergarten transition
Services
Infant and Toddler Program
Our Infant and Toddler Program follows children's natural interests through music, movement, creative art, and outdoor play. Learning centers develop fine motor skills and language abilities while qualified educators provide personalized attention. Daily routines emphasize sensory exploration and social-emotional development in a safe, nurturing environment.
3-5 Year Old Program
The 3-5 Year Old Program combines structured learning centers with outdoor play-based education. Children develop literacy, numeracy, and scientific thinking through art, dramatic play, and nature exploration. Our curriculum prepares preschoolers for kindergarten with daily music, movement activities, and age-appropriate academic foundations in a supportive setting.
Outdoor Play Activities
Daily outdoor play is central to our programs, featuring dedicated playgrounds and local walking excursions. Children develop physical coordination through active play while learning environmental awareness. Our outdoor spaces include natural elements that stimulate creativity and provide year-round sensory experiences in a secure environment.
Learning Through Play Curriculum
Our child-led curriculum uses play as the primary learning vehicle across all developmental domains. Through art, science, math, and language centers, children explore concepts at their own pace. Educators facilitate meaningful interactions that build problem-solving skills and peer relationships while maintaining educational rigor.
Waitlist Registration
We maintain waitlists for both infant/toddler and preschool programs with average wait times of 2-3 years. Families can register for future openings through direct contact with our center. Our limited capacity ensures personalized care while maintaining high staff-to-child ratios for optimal development.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We provide care for infants through 5-year-olds in our licensed childcare programs.
How does your waitlist system work?
Our waitlist typically has 2-3 year wait times. Contact us directly to add your child's name to the list for infant/toddler or preschool programs.
What makes your programs unique?
Our child-led curriculum emphasizes outdoor play, with dedicated learning centers and qualified educators focusing on individual developmental needs.
Are meals provided?
We provide nutritious snacks and meals following Canada's Food Guide, accommodating special dietary needs with parental guidance.
How do you communicate with parents?
We provide daily updates about activities, meals, and moods, maintaining open communication through regular check-ins and formal reporting.
What safety protocols are in place?
We follow strict health and safety guidelines including secure access, regular sanitization, and emergency preparedness training for all staff.
Reviews (2)
Carmen G.
Aug 27, 2021
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We have both our children at HPCC for the past 2 years. The staff work very well with the children for any transitions or learning such as potty training, behavioral issues etc. and communicating with the parents. The teachers are amazing. The spend most of their time outside, free play and free art. The center has great health and safety protocols in place for the kids.. Our children have learned and grown so much, and are always so happy at the end of the day. Highly recommend.
Elsa Osis
Sep 21, 2020
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Our teenage son went to Heritage Park Daycare when he was 2. They spend so much time outside, that he was never sick. The staff at that time created an atmosphere of calm. It was always pleasant to go inside and pick up at the end of the day. Fast forward 13 years and we had our youngest son there at age 3. Still same relaxed atmosphere, wonderful, caring staff and now they are working on new playgrounds for both sides!
