Our Philosophy and Program Fundamentals
We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to the Daycare Plus Child Development Center (DCPCDC), operated by Elite Childcare Inc. Our center is dedicated to providing exceptional care and a positive start for children in our Infant/Toddler program (Birth to Three Years).
Meet Our Leadership
Daycare Plus is owner-operated by Sybil Edwards, the Program Director, who brings over 20 years of experience working with children and families, including 12 years in child protection for the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Location and Hours
- Address: 2062 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver.
- Program: Group care licensed for 12 children ages 0 to 3 years.
- Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Closures: We are closed on statutory holidays, Easter Monday, and the week between Christmas and New Years.
Our Mission: Playing to Learn
At DCPCDC, we believe that play is essential to a young child’s learning. We acknowledge and support children’s interests and strengths to facilitate their learning process.
Our core program goals are to:
- Promote optimal physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Provide a nurturing, creative, and stimulating environment.
- Meet the needs of each family by having a family-centered approach.
- Teach children to respect and value themselves and others.
A Gentle Transition: The Gradual Entry Procedure
Starting daycare is an important event, and we use a slow, carefully planned gradual entry to maximize your child’s chances of a positive experience. Our process takes place over four days:
- Day 1: Child attends for 1 hour and 30 minutes while the parent remains with the child.
- Day 2: Child attends for 2 hours. The parent stays as long as needed but should leave for about 2 hours.
- Day 3: Child attends for the morning, including lunch. The parent should leave for about one hour.
- Day 4: Child attends for a longer period. The parent stays for a short time until the child is comfortable, and pick-up is shortly after nap time.