Early Learning Childcare Centre – Brickwater in Maple Ridge is the neighbourhood day care parents talk about. Open for over 12 years, they specialise in early learning for infants through preschoolers with a play-based curriculum that emphasises language, motor skills and social confidence. Families pick Brickwater for its consistent ratios and familiarity; classrooms group children by age with no more than 8 infants or 12 preschoolers per room.

Their centre offers full-day and part-day care, before- and after-school care, and licensed preschool programs. Specific features include a dedicated infant room with low shelves and sensory stations, a preschool classroom using the Curious Minds and HighScope-inspired activities, outdoor play on 1,200 square feet of fenced play area, and daily nutritional snacks that follow Canada’s food guide. They also run seasonal summer camps for ages 3 to 5 and a gradual-entry program to help new children settle in.

What they actually do day to day sets them apart. Staff complete FoodSafe and first aid certification and more than 60 per cent hold Early Childhood Education certificates. Educators document each child’s learning with photos and learning stories shared through a secure parent app, plus monthly learning plans and regular parent-teacher chats. Arrival and pick-up are streamlined with secure entry and flexible hours for working families. Cleanliness protocols, regular toy sanitisation, and allergy-aware meal planning are standard practice.

Located in the Brickwater neighbourhood, the centre is embedded in the Maple Ridge community, partnering with local libraries and parks for outings and hosting seasonal family nights that neighbours attend. Parents choose Early Learning Childcare Centre – Brickwater because it feels like an extension of the family, with predictable routines, qualified staff and clear communication. Call 604-475-4800 or visit https://www.earlylearningpoco.com/ to book a tour.