Little Willows Early Learning Childcare Centre – Edge has been welcoming Maple Ridge families with warm, play-based care since joining the Kids & Company network. What stands out here is their focus on small group sizes and intentional learning spaces: classrooms designed for toddlers through preschoolers that keep ratios low so each child gets attention they need to explore and grow.

They offer full-day childcare, preschool programming and school-age care with clear examples of daily activities. Toddlers enjoy sensory tubs, music circles and outdoor play in age-appropriate yards. Preschoolers follow inquiry-based projects that include emergent science experiments, nature walks and literacy circles using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. School-age children get homework clubs, sports and supervised drop-in on professional PD days. The centre uses Brightwheel for parent communication, so you receive daily reports, photos and milestone updates straight to your phone.

The team is made up of Early Childhood Educators with provincial certification and ongoing training in First Aid and positive guidance techniques. Staff create individual learning plans, document progress with portfolios, and conduct regular parent-teacher chats to align goals. Meals are provided following Canada’s Food Guide recommendations, and the kitchen accommodates allergies and cultural dietary needs with clear menus posted for parents.

Locally focused, Little Willows Edge partners with nearby Kanaka Creek parks for nature programming and joins Maple Ridge community events like Family Fun Day. Families choose this centre for the balance of structured learning and child-led play, reliable communication, and the genuine, steady presence of experienced educators. If you want a childcare option where your child’s curiosity is noticed and nurtured every day, Little Willows Edge is worth a visit.

Phone: 604-477-1100
Website: https://kidsandcompany.com/locations/littlewillowsedge/