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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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Save memories, save money, save the world!
Repost from November 17, 2016 Written by: Talia Erickson Kids grow quickly, but the memories their clothes and toys can contain make parents want to see those items loved [ … ]
Autumn Top 10 Kids’ Toy & Clothing Swap
You’re invited to our Toy & Clothing Swap! Register HERE or check out the recap video from last year below… and then register 😉
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 [ … ]
Sustainable Summer Adventures Contest!
Step 1: Register for the contest to get one entry for the draw on July 31, 2019. Step 2: View or download our 8 sustainable journeys and enjoy getting out there this [ … ]
Summer Party – Clean and Green! July 21, 2019
China is rocking the world! In Jan. 2018, China introduced the National Sword Policy, effectively refusing to continue to accept the world’s plastic, and reducing the level of acceptable “contamination” in other [ … ]
Seeking Creative Daycare Teachers! (ongoing)
Budding Children’s Garden & Daycare is looking for motivated and creative Early Childhood Educators to join our floor team. Our team is BUSY, with two flexible centres, on West Broadway and our Storybook Centre, in [ … ]
Time for a policy update
Have you consented to our new policies? On May 25, 2019 we updated our Daycare Policies. Here’s what it means for you: We have a brand new, one-stop How It Works [ … ]
Spring Swap Recap 2019
The sun came out and so did the crowd. Our second Storybook toy and clothing swap drew lots of new neighbours, some tried-and-true swappers, and more than a few friends [ … ]
Request for flexible license
Childcare policy is changing! We’d like licensed flexible care to be included! Click here to complete a form and generate the letter below. Learn more about the issue here.
Potty Training & Preschool Prep Info Night!
Last Friday, old friends and new gathered at Storybook Buddings for an evening of popcorn, potty training, and preschool info. Thank you to everyone who came! As the host of the [ … ]
Hello Spring Swap – April. 7, 11am – 1pm
You’re invited to our Toy & Clothing Swap! RSVP HERE Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us 🙂
Get Ready for Big Kids Club 2019! – launch event: Feb. 8, @ 6:30pm
Like the children enrolled, and the business around it, our original, diverse, and flexible afternoon program for preschoolers has developed a personality all its own. After more than 6 years, Big [ … ]
Guilt-Free Children’s Market
Our Guilt-Free Children’s Market invites you to explore eco-friendly alternatives for your favourite parts of the holidays. Visit our East-Van location Storybook Buddings at 1438 Cedar Cottage Mews on December 15 [ … ]