2017 Child Care Guide Archives - Page 2 of 3

Packing Lunch for Your Picky Eater Preschooler

So you have a picky eater and now he is going off to big boy school and you’re terrified he won’t eat anything. On a daily basis, you dance around him with Dora playing on the iPad trying to trick him into taking 5 bites……

Budgeting for Preschool Ages – A Useful How To Guide

It may come as no surprise, preschool can be pricey these days. So parents, and even parents-to-be think about this age and it’s incurring costs well ahead of time. Budgeting for preschool aged children has become a must these days. Costs That May Come Into…

Childcare Spotlight: Tot Spot Academy

Mom’s who are returning to the workforce often have one big problem weighing on their mind. “Who will take care of my child?” For me, it was hands down the hardest choice I had to make at that juncture in my life. I am ever…

5 Vancouver Play-Based Activities For 0-5 Year Olds

Finding things to do with the toddler and preschool age is a score! You may not want to commit to a scheduled class or activity, or perhaps you just want a one-off play activity that accommodates even the little toddlers. We have rounded up local Vancouver…

Starting Daycare and Wondering What to Pack?

Starting daycare is a new phase that takes getting used to for sure. Knowing that your child will be away, out of the house, for an entire day can be overwhelming to prepare for. Although there are lists sometimes provided, we often still sit and…

When is a Good Time to Start Toddler Activities?

Starting toddler activities is a fun and exciting time. It’s a time to take an abundant amount of pictures, watch them try their hand at new and emerging interests, and also have them just look super cute. As parents, it goes without saying that we think…

Popular Preschools in Vancouver

Many preschools in Vancouver are waitlisted, so even if your toddler is not quite pre-school ready, it is great to start thinking about it and doing some research. That way you can get on a waitlist (some which are 1-2 years long). I know, it…

Top 5 Preschools In North Edmonton & St.Albert

Choosing the right preschool for your child can be a difficult one. Especially with the daunting different types of philosophies, each one can have! Do you want a play based preschool or a reggio emilia focused curriculum? ( see our blog post on the different types…

How to Deal with Separation Anxiety

When planning to return to work, start preschool, or even a drop-off activity class, know that there may be some separation anxiety involved. This process may actually evoke feelings of sadness on both ends. Knowing this won’t change the feelings, but it will help you…

Childcare + Preschools Guide 2017

Welcome to the Childcare + Preschools Guide. We have put together the very best of articles, tips, and ideas for childcare, daycare, preschools and activities for the 0-5-year-old age group. Everything you need to prepare for that new phase of leaving your little one while…