FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Parents are required to pack all food for their child daily, for full day programs, we recommend 2 snacks (morning and afternoon) and a nutritious lunch.Staff will ensure your child's water bottle is full and available for them both during snack/meal time and throughout the day's activities.

We are open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Maple Ridge Childcare Society is open on all non-instructional days such as Professional Development Days for SD42 teaching staff. We are however, closed for all statutory holidays.CHRISTMAS SCHEDULEMRCS also follows the SD42 Christmas schedule, typically we offer partial day service on Christmas Eve (December 24th) when it falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday; and closing through until the first school/working day of the New Year.We ensure all parents are given advance communication for the Christmas Schedule should alternative childcare be required.

Each child is required to have the following available:Indoor shoes to be worn dailyBedding for nap/quiet time (please note, we do not accept pillows).A water bottle that can be left (staff will ensure it is washed regularly).Extra clothes, pants, underwear, shirts and socks.Seasonal items such as muddy buddies, a hat, sunscreen, gloves, and toques.Communication will be given to parents regularly to notify when/if items are required for their child.

The 3-5 Program is an Enhanced Preschool which includes childcare before and after. Children are able to be dropped off anytime after 7:00 am and picked up before closing. Preschool is a 5 day schedule from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

All fees are paid with post-dated cheques, cheques must be dated for the first of each month, September to June inclusive. Please note, there is a fee for any bounced payments. Please inform the staff if you feel this may occur.

Absolutely! We accept all subsidies specific to each family, please reach out to the centre directly to discuss further.