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Tag: childcare
How do Big Kids Grow?
“In order to help, they need to care. In order to care, they need to know.” – Somebody, Somewhere Though I don’t remember exactly where I saw it, who said [ … ]
What is your future dream?
Wednesday Big Kids Club is about Jobs and Occupations! When I was a kid, my future dreams were a daycare teacher because I loved my preschool teachers, a trainer of [ … ]
Life Cycles – We’re Ready for Spring!
As we thought the snow was melting and tulips were starting to grow, the snow comes down again and says winter’s not ready to go! But don’t worry Big [ … ]
BKC Rainbow Spring 2019 Fieldtrips
Checklist Toques, Gloves, and Scarves: It’s always a good idea to keep these items in our back pack just in case it gets too cold outside to expose our bare fingers, [ … ]
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.
Learning from Storytime
Time flies! I feel like the new year has just begun. However, it’s already the middle of February. It has been snowy sometimes and seems like the winter is still [ … ]
Celebrating Everyday Heroes
“A hero is a person who is really intent on making the world a better place” – Maya Angelou Fire Fighters During our first month of [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Healthy Storytime 2019
Hello from Japan! Yes, I was visiting my parents in Japan by January 14th. I enjoyed eating Sushi, Matcha tea, and Japanese sweets…Umm, Yummy! Today, I’m here for introducing my [ … ]
What is Buddings Foods Guide?
Did you know all of our snack recipes are created based on Canada’s Food Guide? The guide says having the amount and type of food recommended and following the tips in Canada’s Food [ … ]
Healthy Japanese Storytime on Wednesday
This winter season, I am going to introduce you Japanese Stories with Healthy tips. For example, there a Japanese traditional story which is about a superhero who is saving [ … ]
Indigenous Animals: Continuous Learning
Sharing our world. Learning from the values of Indigenous peoples of the Pacific North West Coast. Native Peoples of the North West Coast About 14,000 years ago, after [ … ]
BKC Presents: Healthy Beginnings 2019
What is Big Kids Club's Healthy Beginnings 2019? Every afternoon, from December until February, our teachers present a structured educational program that will allow our preschoolers to find Healthy Beginnings. Through sharing and team [ … ]
That was Awesome Autumn!
The trees are getting naked, the autumn leaves are falling and dancing in the wind. It’s about the time to say goodbye to Fall. This season, I’ve carried out some [ … ]
The Ladies of Buddings Daycare
This fall, I am privileged to spend my days in the company of a truly fantastic group of women. If your child attends with us, I’m sure you’ll agree, the [ … ]
Thankful for Autumn
How do you enjoy Autumn? Some harvest events? Seeing the autumn leaves on streets? There are a lot of nature things around us we can play with in the season! [ … ]
Making flexible care a priority
Since April of this year, the BC NDP has been delivering on its promise to reduce fees to families for childcare. Their platform paper on the topic acknowledges families’ needs [ … ]
Awesome Autumn!
Wednesday Big Kids Club in Fall 2018 is Awesome Autumn. Autumn is my most favorite season in a year. That’s because we can see the changing the seasons from summer [ … ]
Falling in love with Alphabet Yoga! —- September 2018 ——
Falling in Love season has started!! From this season, we present the Big Kids Club both Centres Broadway and Storybook! How exciting! Every Thursday at Buddings Broadway, Teacher Tomomi brings [ … ]