Welcome to
Acorn Early Education Centre

Great oaks from little acorns grow.

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    Active learning that inspires inquiry and creativity.

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    Language and literacy, art, science and cooking.

  • Black musical note icon on a transparent background.

    Music, movement and indoor gym play.

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    Outdoor play, nature exploration and outings.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide individualized care and attention in a safe and nurturing environment through play-based experiences and collaborative, inquiry-based learning while building strong, trusting relationships with children and families. 

Meeting the
individual needs of each child.

The Infant/Toddler Program

Ages 6 months to 3 years

We provide loving attention for each child’s caregiving needs, while offering stimulating and educational activities and experiences.

The 3-5 Program

Ages 3 to 5 years

We offer an active-learning, play-based program that inspires inquiry and creativity, providing a balance of activities and experiences that promote social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development.

Learn All About Our Programs

Praise From Our Community
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  • "We absolutely love Acorn."

    Melinda and the staff are professional, caring, attentive, kind and hard working. They are exactly the kind of people you would want looking after your child when you cannot. I never worry for my daughter’s well being while in their care. We are greeted with smiles and hugs every morning, and my daughter lights up when she sees Melinda and her staff. This is a top-notch childcare centre.

    Lauren P.

  • "Acorn Early Education Centre is a wonderful place!"

    Lesley W.

  • Melinda and her team are truly amazing

    Both my sons have been with Melinda since they were babies right through till my eldest now has started kindergarten ( and he still begs go in and see Melinda every time I drop of my youngest ) Melinda cares for the kids like they are her own. My sons both learned so much from Melinda and her staff. They helped potty train my boys, teach them how to read and write. My boys would come home every day and tell us about all the adventures they went on as Melinda would take them for walks down to the beach. They really prepared my eldest son for kindergarten (they also took my eldest son in care knowing he was a epileptic and has high function autism, they accepted all my sons aid team coming in and working with them to help my son and his issues and made my son feel safe and accepted by everyone). Melinda and her staff are like family to us and I would recommend her daycare to anyone and everyone .

    Daisy M.

  • A genuine affection for all the children

    My child has been with Acorn for almost 2 years now and I'm absolutely thrilled by the level of care and development she's achieved. By 18 months, the teachers had taught my daughter sign language, how to put on pants, count, and to be more independent. I couldn't be more grateful.

    Melinda and her team show genuine affection for all the children, with patience, kindness and tolerance of everything toddlers (and parents) throw at them. I would highly recommend Acorn to any parent.

    Selena L.

FAQ

  • We offer two main programs with dedicated spaces: an Infant/Toddler Program for children aged 6 months to 3 years, and a 3-5 Years Program. While our space is one large area, the infant and toddler room is separated but allows children to still see each other, which is wonderful for siblings.

  • Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that "play is a child's work" and is a valuable form of learning. We offer an active-learning, play-based approach where educators engage with children in co-constructed, inquiry-based learning. Our programs are guided by the revised British Columbia Early Learning Framework and the Early Childhood Educators of B.C. Code of Ethics.

  • We use a personal approach when connecting with parents. We talk with parents each day and we are always available by email and phone

  • Children and adults must wash their hands upon entering the daycare. Children are required to stay home if they exhibit any signs or symptoms of illness or infection, or if they are not well enough to participate in activities. If a child becomes ill while at the centre, parents will be notified immediately to pick them up.

  • We provide a healthy morning and afternoon snack each day, and filtered water is always available. We have a strict allergy-aware policy and require parents to avoid sending any foods containing peanuts. If a child has a life-threatening allergy, an Epipen must be kept at the centre and specific protocol forms must be completed. Please note that we no longer offer a hot lunch program.

  • Yes, we ensure children participate in at least 120 minutes of active play daily, which includes a minimum of 60 minutes of outdoor active play. We play outside rain or shine, so children must wear weather-appropriate clothing that allows them to freely participate. During the summer months, parents must apply sunscreen to their child before arriving.

  • Yes. Acorn Early Education Centre is an approved participant in the government of British Columbia’s Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which provides funding to reduce and stabilize monthly fees.

    Families can also apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit to further reduce costs if eligible.

    For more information see our Resources for Parents.

  • In addition to English, our staff currently speakers of Spanish, Farsi, Turkish, Mandarin and Cantonese. Our website is also equipped to translate our information into several languages to accommodate our diverse community, including Chinese, French, Persian, and Spanish.

  • Our standard business hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and we are closed on weekends. You will find a complete list of Closure Dates on our Contact Us page.