Let’s start a petition! When I was a child, my mum would respond to all my complaints about injustices by telling me to do something about it. To “start a [ … ]
Be kind, be calm, be safe
Buddings has always held that decisions about family health should be left to families, and that will continue to be our position. Informing ourselves, taking responsibility for our actions, [ … ]
Sickness Policies
Daycare Sickness Policies Childcare in BC is an essential service, and Buddings has been operating safely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic… and since 2011. We follow the specific requirements for childcare centres [ … ]
Back to School
This September, it’s Back to School! The summer of transitions is over, and while questions remain unanswered, the seasons are changing. Autumn is whispering in the leaves. At Buddings, we’re thinking positively, and [ … ]
No Subsidy for Occasional Care
When we opened in 2011, the Occasional Child Care license was brand new. No outside space required, broader care perspectives, and a double-wide age range, capped at 40 per month. And [ … ]
Meeting Physical Needs
Check the physicals When ordinarily happy children are crying “for no reason,” most often, the reason is an unmet physical need. Did they sleep well? Have a light lunch? Children’s [ … ]
Setting a Routine
Routines can be anything! Flexibility is what makes Buddings famous, but we still incorporate consistency whenever we can. Meals, bathroom visits, handwashing, and any daily activity could be done any which way, [ … ]
Behaviour Guidance – with unconditional positive regard
Values-Based Guidance Our commitment to inclusivity informs all of our practices: from art materials and toy selection to naps-by-request, and one-hour’s-notice booking. We meet you, and your family, where you’re at. [ … ]
Summer Dance Camp – at Buddings and online!
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Buddings Presents: Summer Transitions 2020
Change is… happening! Summer 2020 is a season of transitions – in centres, online, for the teachers, and for the whole world! As we recover from the shock of the [ … ]
Behind the Code
Facing the COVID-19 challenges leads to personal choices for everyone. For businesses, the risks and mitigation strategies are also framed by government instruction, and financial support structures. But finally, it also depends on [ … ]
Code of COVID Conduct
Please click here for a video of our space and arrival instructions What it means: Assumption of Infection: we will treat everyone as possible coronavirus contact, maintaining distance, washing [ … ]
Buddings Moves Online
This season, the Buddings Big Kids Club, all the teachers, and the whole wide world, are practicing physical and social distancing, in an effort to curb the spread of the [ … ]
Spring Things Swap
The days are flying by, cool and wet, but warm in the sunshine, and we’re gearing up for our annual As usual, we will be accepting any and all infant- and [ … ]
How much it costs
Licensed Flexible Daycare in Vancouver! Work commitments and family obligations come when they come, so Buddings members schedule their childcare when they need it. Your monthly membership fees pays for the venue, [ … ]
Waive my fees! – Annually!
Admin Support Fees 3 types of support 1. Extend my deadlines! To switch, exit, or add to your membership, download the Change Form from buddings.ca/forms and submit it to membership@buddings.ca by the 15th of the month for changes to occur at the [ … ]
Storybook Saturdays
Come play inside! Saturdays from Dec. 7 – Feb. 29 Storybook Saturdays is a new parent participation program of sustainability-focused activities, cooking, crafts, and storytime, for kids aged 1 – 6, and their [ … ]
Holiday Party & Regift Exchange – Dec. 14 @ Storybook
Everyone’s Invited! Have you ever received A gift you don’t need? It’s nice, as you see, But not your cup of tea. From sweet old Aunt Pat, or your thoughtful friend Sherry Bring [ … ]
Top 10 Best Books
The fall season is here, and with it the new BKC season, Autumn Top 10. Buddings newest teacher, Johanna Robert, and I are co-presenting our Best Books program at Storybook, and [ … ]
It’s a clean, green summer
What's more fun than bubbles?? Clean & Green on July 22, 2019 Thank you to the families, organizers, sponsors, and watermelon carvers who came out last Sunday (okay, two Sundays [ … ]