Our Buddings story in 2023 had twists we didn’t imagine this time last year. We had to make huge decisions, and changes, fast – to keep up with a changed business/childcare/…world. Everyone [ … ]
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School Age Info Night
School Age Care in Cedar Cottage What's happening? Flexible occasional care for toddlers and preschoolers at our Storybook Centre has been a great option for families since 2018, even when [ … ]
Winter Care… and Camps!
What are you doing this winter? Our cold-season program makes the most of our two warm and cozy, flexible daycares, with membership good for up to 80 hours of care per [ … ]
2022 Winter Expressions
Brrr… bring on the shivers! Express yourself this winter! This season, our program at both centres is all about expression! Through dance, feelings, and nature’s impact on our lives, the [ … ]
This fall: Breathe Deeply
Breathe in, breathe out… A fourth wave, unrest in the middle East, and a climate emergency that can’t be denied: after that hot vax summer, the world is just [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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, [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Vision 20/20 blast off!
10 Unique Classes! As a human beings, we create social and individual structures to evaluate or measure development and success. Since we are born, we are already defined by different [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Ancient Greece Best Recipes!
“The beginning is the most important part of the work” – Plato Flowers crown! The Ancient Greeks introduced the circular wreath as a symbolic reward for the best athletics, soldiers [ … ]
Field Trip to Sole Food Street Farms!
Big Kids visited an amazing project! On April 16th we went on a Field Trip to Sole Food Street Headquarters Farm on 299 West 1st Ave! Sole Food Street Farms is a [ … ]
Learning about jobs and occupations!
I have been teaching about jobs and occupations, and lots of fun so far! One day, we became a hairdresser! The hair model was Mrs. Potato head. She ordered haircut [ … ]
Greek facts, Mythology and more!
All civilizations have a cultural heritage. While traveling around Ancient Greece, we found out that a lot of mythology characters influenced people believes, their imagination and creativity. It´s been fun to see [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Eureka! Ελλάδα, a new Civilization to explore!
In Catalonia, we call setciències “seven sciences” someone who flaunts about their knowledge, abilities or qualities. This expression refers the liberal arts, also known as the seven liberal arts, which [ … ]
The Bird Show – with special guests, Fridays at Storybook
Q: What do great journalists, great listeners, and preschoolers of all shapes and sizes, have in common? It’s not patience for listening, although that would be nice… It’s not even [ … ]
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.
Egypt BKC currently in Vancouver!
Talking about Egypt and deserts in the winter is a sweet way to bring back a little bit of warmth every week and this topic brought up a lot of [ … ]
Civilizations: Egypt and Big Kids!
Happy 2019 to everyone! Rivers are incredibly powerful! They unite the continents to the oceans, help us to travel and trade, provide us food and water, hydrate and nourish the environment… [ … ]