Yuki Nakamura is a junior highschool teacher in Japan, with a Bachelor of Education, and an array of skills and interests to share with kids. Arriving in Canada earlier this [ … ]
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Lynn is the new manager at Storybook!
As we head into another summer season, Lynn Truong is the cool retreat we can all call home. She’s the singsong voice that calls us to be safe at snack time, and [ … ]
Talia has a lot of projects
Talia Erickson is the owner and administrator at Vancouver’s flexible daycare, and after more than 10 years on the hands-on side, this summer she’s handing the day to day reins over to an amazing [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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. [ … ]
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 [ … ]
How to… Prepare Safe Snacks
At Buddings we practice extra safe snacks! To prevent choking, the teachers closely supervise the children and make sure they are seated with their feet under the table and keep their sillies out of [ … ]
Big Kids Club: The teachers’ drawer!
Storytelling or Brain's work out! Big Kids Club is a place where the magic happens! All the teachers agree that Storytelling brings such an incredible moments for the children that [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Do Gardens Really Grow at Daycare?
…. and the answer is that it depends. If you’ve been attending our centre in Broadway, you’d notice that we have an indoor planter filled with ever-changing greens. This spring [ … ]