About Us
We have a provincial license under the authority of the Community Care Facility Act of the ministry of health. The license regulates the site conditions, Staff qualifications, program content and maximum enrollment.
We are a non-profit society and a registered charity. We operate at David Lloyd George (DLG) Elementary School in Marpole but we are not part of the Vancouver School Board.
Children at DLG are in the same boundary as Magee, Churchill and Ideal Secondary Schools.
Our centre pioneered school-age child care in September 1974 with dedicated parents and 12 children from 6 to 12 years old. Since then we have assisted in opening school-age programs in several other schools. See other landmark dates in the History section of our Parent Manual.
Mission Statement
We recognize individuals: your child is encouraged to develop his / her social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills. Your child is responsible for his / her own actions. We promote self-worth and confidence.
We meet in groups: our centre believes in equality and strives to be non-sexist and non-racist. Our programs try to reflect the various cultures of the children. We promote respect for others and co-operation.
We participate in the community: children use and contribute to the neighborhood. We promote a sense of belonging and steps to independence.
Our Objectives
Our objectives are to:
provide a safe and comfortable place for your child
establish reasonable limits for your child consistent with his / her own abilities; make
him / her accountable to someone
provide resources so your child may develop talents and explore new interests; offer passive and active opportunities
assist you in raising a responsible child by giving consistent guidance – the direction your child receives will ultimately rest with you
promote necessary social and community skills so your child may successfully pursue leisure activities when he / she no longer needs the security of our centre.
Health & Safety
Your child’s health and safety are our top priority. Our centers have strict guidelines for cleanliness and security and we’re proud to be recognized as a health-and-wellness model for child care centers by the Partnership for a Healthier America.
At Bright Horizons, we make your child’s health and safety our top priority. Our standards are the highest in the industry, meeting or exceeding all local and state guidelines.
All of our early education and preschool centers include:
- Well planned spaces with rounded corners and soft surfaces
- Secure areas that keep children constantly within sight
- Computerized front-desk check-in to ensure security
