Child Care (0-5 yrs)
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Alex House’s Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to care.
Child Care programs for Surrey and White Rock, BC.
During the formative years of growth, it’s important to make sure that children have access to everything they need to foster a healthy upbringing. That’s why Alex House is proud to provide child care to children 0-5 years old with the support of professional and caring staff.
Our programs are offered full-time (5 days a week) or part-time (2-4 days).
Part-time placements must commit to the same days each week and include a Monday or a Friday in their requested days. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate fluctuating schedules.
To facilitate the unique needs of each age group, the child care that we provide for 0-5 years olds is offered through 3 different classes:
Infant and toddler (0-36 months)
Max of 12 children per class with 3 educators
Multi-age (0-60 months)
Max of 8 children with 1 educator
Group 3-5-year-old (30 months to Kindergarten entry)
Max 24 children with 3 educators
Group 3-5-year-old - Pre-Kindergarten - Short Day program
Available at Sunnyside and Henry Bose schools only
9:00am - 2:00pm - school days only
Max 24 children with 3 educators
Sites offering care for children 0-5 year olds include:
Kensington Prairie Community. Centre
16824 32 Ave, Surrey
This is a BC $10/day child care site
Crescent Beach
2916 McBride Ave, Surrey
This is a BC $10/day child care site
Don Christian Rec Centre Modular
6220 & 6224 184 Str. Surrey
This is a BC $10/day child care site
Elgin Centre (3-5 yr. old program only)
3550 144 Str. Surrey
Henry Bose School
Short day Pre-Kindergarten Program (9am-2pm) only
6550 134 Str. Surrey
Sunnyside School
Short day Pre-Kindergarten Program (9am-2pm) only
6550 134 Str. Surrey
All sites are open Monday to Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. We are closed for ALL statutory holidays.
Child Care with Alex House.
Alex House works closely with families and staff to determine how and when children are transitioning between classrooms to ensure that they are given the chance to thrive in their learning environment.
A typical day in child care may include the following activities:
Self-directed play
Nutritious snacks and lunch
Nap time for those children who require them
Outdoor and risky play
Arts and craft activities
Walks through the neighbourhood
To register, submit your application through our online Interest list inquiry form.
Registration Information to Note:
Families who are currently registered with us will have priority for movement between classes and/or locations, changes of days, and enrolment of siblings
Priority for new registrations will be given to those families who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit), children with exceptional needs, lone-parent families, and newcomers to Canada (within the past year).
Major adjustments to our enrollment usually occur at the end of June and into the beginning of September; however, there are occasional spaces that become available during the year.
We register children in our programs based on full-time (5 days/week) or part-time (2-4 days/week). Children attending part-time must determine which days of the week they will attend on a regular basis. We are not able to accommodate changing schedules, but occasionally may be able to accommodate additional days of care if there is a known vacancy in the program.
We are honoured that our Kensington Prairie, Crescent Beach, and Crescent Park sites have been chosen to be a part of the BC $10/day child care program.
For all non-$10/day sites, we participate in the Provincial Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and accept the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB).
To see if you qualify for the BC ACCB, please check the Affordable Child Care portal.
For additional information about our programs please see our Family Handbook.
