We have had a great experience with Harbourside, our children have attended since 2020. The…read moreteachers are caring, kind, communicative, and genuinely adore the children. I found the program helped prepare my son for kindergarten and provided a great foundation of academics. The center also provides a variety of exposure to new skills, foods, art techniques, play activities, and topics. They have a communication app that provides updates and photos. I would recommend Harbourside to someone looking for a professionally run childcare centre.

I am disgusted with Harbourside's policy regarding refunds…read more My husband's company moved so we could no longer enroll our child at this daycare as it was now out of our way considerably. I gave more than 3 months notice (closer to 6 months), and we hadn't even started attending this daycare. The director suggested that I could have my deposit refunded once someone else took our spot, but did not put this in writing or clarify any stipulations. I did not think this would be a problem as they have a long waitlist, and I waited almost a year myself to get in. When I inquired about our refund later, the director was patronizing and re-emphasized that they do not refund deposits and she wasn't doing anything illegal. I was out $900 ($150 admin + 1/2 the first month). I understand I signed a contract, but this is distasteful behaviour and it's wrong. I was made to feel like I was trying to rip off this daycare. In retrospect I should have asked for anything we discussed to be put in writing, but I was putting my faith in the Director who seemed like a nice lady in all the times I interacted with her. I had endorsed this daycare before I even attended it based on my visits and interactions. I can't speak to their care, but I would caution parents who are considering this daycare to read their agreement carefully and consider other daycares that seem less mercenary in their refund policy, and charge a more reasonable deposit fee. A lot of us are new to and anxious about enrolling our children into daycare because it's so stressful and it's such an ordeal to find a good one. But please learn from my mistake and don't be out money better spent on your child. I feel embarrassed that I am out this much money but I feel this was important to share.

We made an appointment with Shaun the director for a tour with our son today. Arrived and rang the…read morebell and no one was there. We waiting for fifteen mins before we left very disappointed. While we were there, we called and mailbox is not assign and we email Shaun also. I guess the first RED flag was it took him around a week to even get back to us for this appointment. Definitely not bring my kid here. I'll make sure this is posted everywhere online for other parents to see. Place was not very secure too, someone could have easily came into the premises and took all the toys away.

We've looked at about 14 centres at this point. In that pool, I would say there was 1 5 star, 3 4…read morestar, and the rest were 1-2. Needless to say, they all cost an arm and a leg. This is the 5 star. From the moment we walked in the door, we were hit with a sense of both home and calm. The environment was all about calm, neutral colors, child lead art, plants, animals, and natural materials like wood, branches, leaves, and pinecones. When we walked past the kitchen, it smelled like fresh baking (the children were cooking with one of the teachers). On the rug in the adjacent area, an instructor was leading a group of children in a yoga class. It was almost comically amazing. We were lead through to the main activity room and talked a bit about the philosophy of the centre, where we learned that they follow a 'emergent' curriculum, which is apparently about learning the children's interests and building the curriculum to suit. Naturally. Though I wasn't surprised, I was still very disappointed to learn there are more than 100 families ahead of us on the waitlist. Still, we may get in depending on the circumstances. Here's hoping!

We were with Cambie Montessori for about 3 years with 2 kids. I've never been really thrilled with…read morethem. The communication and organization is haphazard. You never really feel confident they have your cheques or you are getting the right information for the month. The location is great, materials provided to the kids is great, the teachers are...fine. My kids learned stuff, but in the past year were not happy about going. We did end up pulling my kids out due to some incidents, but the licensing office at VCH was following up with them. They aren't abusive or anything, they just aren't great either. So they get 3 stars. 1 for the location, 2 for the stuff the kids learn, and 3 for the materials they use. The staff and the administration and communication with parents needs improvement We have since moved to a new preschool and realize just how unhappy the kids were here and how unprofessionally managed the place was.

Our two children have attended Cambie Montessori. The first for three years from 2012 to 2015 and…read moreour second for one year from 2020 to 2021. Our first child was admitted to a top private school in Vancouver from Cambie Montessori and our second will join them there in September 2021. We have experienced none of the issues outlined in the first review listed on yelp. I have returned to this site to write this review after being puzzled for months since reading the first review. The administration and teachers have been responsive to all of our questions and concerns. The facilities are excellent. Our children are happy and received a good Montessori education. I am happy to recommend Cambie Montessori to anyone.

Carmina was the childcare provider to both our children starting from the age of 1, from 2004 to…read more2009. Leaving our children to be cared by someone else in order for me to go back to work was not an easy decision. We love that Carmina runs her home daycare like a preschool, and that she tries to match the children's personalities that she enrolls in her program. Knowing that our children were in the safe and loving arms of Carmina enables us to be at east during ouir work day. Carmina is a wealth of information regarding children. She is very approachable and encouraging. She helped us with all our concerns, as a new parents, and then as a parents raising 2 children very close in age. Our chilren love her and trust her. Although they no longer attend her daycare, we still visit. She was not only our childcare provider, but is a trusted friend and mentor.

When I called Bluebird Childcare, my impression of the woman who runs it wasn't very reassuring,…read moreshe seemed very abrupt on the phone. When we went, I liked how bright and cheery it was and how many activities and toys there were inside and out. The woman was thorough when answering my questions which I appreciated. After giving it some thought we decided to go with her. She told us our spot was secure so we waited a couple days before giving her the cheque since our son was sick. The day after we spoke to her, she gave our spot away because she assumed two families would be taking their children out and it turned out there was only one. She told me there was a possibility there could still be an opening, and to check back, I decided to wait a couple months then asked to see if she knew whether she would have that opening, she told me she would let me know in March, and she never did. I was really not impressed with the way she ran things, and would definitely not recommend that daycare to anyone after the experience I had. That is no way to run a business.

I'm happy with Oxford Learning Center. My daughter is a good student but wasn't excelling at level…read moreI expected until I enrolled her at Oxford. Special thx to Kim for facilitating my daughter's learning program

Oxford Learning Kitsilano staff is very warm and helpful. We were recommended by our friends and…read morethey sure were right. Love the programs. Have been sending my kids for over 2 years now. Great progress and kids love it. Thanks Oxford.

A fabulous spot to bring a small friend - but get there early, before they are full for the day!…read moreThey have a morning session of free play for ages 0-6. This place really gets it right - it's organized and well-thought-out both in the physical layout and the helpful policies which promote a safe and happy place for children of a wide variety of ages to play together. There is an excellent outdoor play area, with tons of play options (play house, swings, covered sandbox, climbing structure, water play in summer, etc). The downstairs of the house has been converted into a play room, with numerous activity centres (sand table, art, drawing, painting, train table, books, play house, and oodles of toys). Adults stay with the child(ren) in their care, and there are also staff stationed in the play room to offer assistance, advice and just plain fun conversations. The upstairs of the house has a kitchen for snacktime (they provide coffee, tea and pastries for parents & caregivers by donation), a toy exchange, a book lending library, and offices. They also have information nights and other events. The annual membership is very reasonable at $25, and each drop in costs $2. A total bargain for the money!

I used to go here with my older one but won't be going back unfortunately. The staff is amazing, so…read morethis is not a reflection on them, or the fantastic volunteers. But man, oh man, that place needs some fresh air. I went recently with a friend and a few babies and hated the layout, it felt small and dirty and unfortunately the toys were all so old. I feel almost bad leaving this review because I know alot of people get so much enjoyment there but I'm not on that list ;( sorry. Won't go there again. ;(

My daughter attended Little Semlin Daycare for 3 years and I cannot speak highly enough about the…read moreplace. The love, care and respect shown to my daughter by all the staff was outstanding. The exterior of the building is a little tired/dated but you should not let this put you off - it's the magic inside that counts. I would (and do) unequivocally recommend Little Semlin Daycare to any parent.

My daughter has been going to Little Semlin for almost a year now and I cannot say enough about how…read moreamazing they are. The teachers all care about the kids and have many years of experience in child minding. They put a lot of effort into developing interesting activities for them on a daily basis and take them outside to the nearby parks every single day. My favorite is the Christmas concert they put on for the parents every year. I teared up because it was so sweet and thoughtful. I love, love, love it here and will be sending my youngest there as well when she is old enough.

My son has been attending here since Sep, and we have been in toddler class and now in prechool…read more The teachers are very caring and attend to my son's needs very well. I love that they would give me feedbacks and make an effort to my special requests if I have any. The center teaches children to be independent. My son really learn a lot from this daycare. I do recommend.

I'm not very impressed with how this company deals with their clients. It has been 4 months and I…read morehave not received an answer as to how each month I have a different amount taken out of my account. After endless emails and meetings they could not provide me a solution. They don't even respond to your emails and every day you have to get in their face before you get a response. It has been a very exhausting experience and sadly my time is not being compensated.