Child Care and Education

Child Care and Preschool

Quality childcare and pre-school education benefits parents, caregivers, children, and families in many ways. Parents and caregivers are enabled to perform their daily routines while their children are cared for in a safe, healthy environment. Quality childcare is an important consideration for children's emotional, mental, and physical growth and development; such services provide positive experiences, promoting the independence and confidence children need for future years.

Whether you are looking for Licensed, License Not Required Childcare, or Preschools, it is best to contact a number of facilities before making your decision. For more details and contact information of specific facilities, contact Abbotsford's Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR).

Licensed Child Care

A license is required for all facilities caring for more than two children who are not related to the operator by blood or marriage except in the case of a sibling group. For information on Licensed Child Care program requirements, contact:

Community Care Facilities Licensing
102-34194 Marshall Road
604-870-6000

License/License Not Required Child Care

License Not Required Family Child Care, In-Home Child Care, and Recreational Child Care:
Child Care Resource and Referral Program
103-32883 South Fraser Way
604-850-7934

Preschools

There are many preschools for children in the Abbotsford area. For a list of these facilities and programs, contact Abbotsford Licensing at 604-870-6000. Supported Care is available to assist children who have special needs (604-852-2686).

Child Care/Preschool Subsidies

You may qualify for childcare subsidies. For more information, contact:

Child Care Subsidy Service Centre
PO Box 9953 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9Z9
Tel: 1-888-338-6622
www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/subsidy_promo.htm

Child Care for Teen Parents

New Beginnings Daycare
Abbotsford Senior Secondary School
2329 Crescent Way
604-850-7303
A daycare centre at Abbotsford Senior Secondary for children of parents who are completing their high school education through Abby Senior's New Beginnings Program.

Elementary Schools

For information regarding public schools in Abbotsford contact:
School District No 34 (Abbotsford)
2790 Tims Street
604-859-4891
www.sd34.bc.ca

Remember:

The kindergarten registration deadline is the third week of January every year. Registration takes place at the school your child will attend. If you are registering your child in kindergarten you may obtain information, including specific registration dates from the School District (604-859-4891).

Independent Schools

Several choices for independent schools are available in our community:

Abbotsford Christian School 35011 Old Clayburn Road, 604-870-5787
Cornerstone Christian School 3970 Gladwin Road, 604-859-7867
Dasmesh Punjabi School 33094 South Fraser Way, 604-852-8986
Mennonite Educational Institute 4081 Clearbrook Road, 604-859-7399
St. James Catholic School 2767 Townline Road, 604-852-1788

Before and After School Care

Hand in Hand
Cheryl Havens, 604-859-1843
Provides licensed before and after school care for 5-12 year olds at 9 sites throughout the community. Full day camps on Pro-D days, Spring breaks, Christmas breaks and summer months. Flexible daily rates.

Education and Safety

BC Safe Schools
1-888-224-7233
A comprehensive resource centre which supports safe schools and communities throughout BC; offers information on resources, training, workshops and provides a lending library of print and video resources.