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How Boat came to be…
Through an initiative offered by the provincial government in the 1970’s, a group of forward-thinking families in our neighbourhood put together a proposal for a parent-run group daycare. The proposal was accepted and Boat Daycare opened its doors in spring 1974. It was...
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Peek inside Boat
For security purposes, access to the inside of Boat daycare the is limited. But, we recognize that those potentially interested in placing their children on the waitlist would like to get a sense of the wonderful environment they will be...
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"Children must be taught how to think, not what to think."
Margaret Mead
Welcome
Boat Daycare is a parent-participation childcare centre offering Licensed Child Care for 3 to 5 year olds. We are located at 2908 Victoria Drive in east Vancouver, BC Canada – four short blocks from the Broadway-Commercial Skytrain Station.
Our Approach
At Boat Daycare we work hard to foster what we beleive are children’s fundamental needs. Here are some of the core values we hold dear at Boat:
Our Staff
There are 4 full-time early childhood educators (ECEs) at Boat Daycare, and a Manager, as well as several regular substitute ECEs who fill in for vacations and illness. The Manager is responsible for the administration as well as overseeing the whole program.