DOUGLAS COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTRE
Where Great Minds Are Nurtured
Welcome to Douglas College ECE Centre- a place for children to grow, learn and play. Douglas College ECE Centre is a non profit society located on the grounds of Douglas College. We have two locations; New West and Coquitlam. Please scroll down the website for further information regarding our vision, philosophy, waitlists, and more.
OUR VISION
We believe in children and families' rights to quality early childhood education:
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where children can learn, play and thrive in safe, secure environments
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with community-based care that reflects our social diversity
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where inclusion and acceptance enable families to develop and strengthen community
OUR PROGRAMS
Learning, Discovering and Developing; Through Play
Douglas College ECE Centre follows a Play-Based Philosophy. Our team works hard to build relationships with you and your children to help them develop holistically. We focus heavily on social and emotional development while providing engaging and thought provoking activities.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE CHILDREN THROUGH PLAY
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
CONNECTING WITH NATURE AND EXPLORING THE COMMUNITY AROUND US
OUR VALUES
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Nurturing & Responsive Interactions
Quality, Safe, Trusting, Inclusive Environments
Respect & Acceptance Of Family Diversity
Consistent Team Approach Amongst The Staff
Creating A Sense Of Belonging Amongst The Community
Supporting, Responsive Partnerships With Families
Waitlist
Are you interested in joining our waitlist?
Please follow the link below and email your waitlist to daycare@douglascollege.ca
At our centre we prioritize students and faculty members of Douglas College. Once we have filled their spots we will be able to accommodate community members.
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CONTACT US
Interested in learning more about Douglas College ECE Centre; New West or Coquitlam? Please feel free to get in touch, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Executive Director; Barb Dolman
daycare@douglascollege.ca
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Program Manager New West; Karen Young
nwdcstaff@gmail.com
Program Manager Coquitlam; Carli Miller
NW; 604-527-5632 COQ; 604-777-6101
Hours of Operation: 7:30AM-530PM
Monday to Friday
Parent Fees Douglas College Early Childhood Education Centre is a part of the British Columbia Government initiative for lower childcare fees. The government helps subsidize a portion of the parent fees dependent upon age and days in care. Additional government subsidy is accepted should families be eligible and in need, for more information please contact the childcare director or program manager. Fees will increase by 3% annually. Please see the fee chart below for the current July 2023-June 2024 fees.
