News & Announcements
Family Child Care Networking
Family Child Care Tours Are you tired of your child care space? Are you looking for new ideas on how to set up your family child care? Do you just want to see what others are doing? If so, then join us for our child care tours. We will be visiting three different family child care homes. Space is limited so sign up now!
The tours will be held in North Delta. More details to follow.
Monday, May 10 6:30-8:30 pm To register please call 604-572-8032
Online Child Care Provider Profile Update
In the coming weeks you will be able to update your child care provider profile online. Stay tuned for more details.
Agency Merger
OPTIONS: Services to Communities Society and Surrey Community Services Society have merged effective April 1, 2009. Our new name is OPTIONS Surrey Community Services Society. The name is an interim one and will be changed at a later time. The new merged agency is in the process of reviewing the Mission, Vision, and Values statements and are working with a communications group to assist with development of the new branding, logo, colours and key messages. In the meantime you can access the program information through the original OPTIONS website and Surrey Community Services at their web site.
Ladner ECD Hub
We've opened a new satellite office in Ladner. Staff will be on hand to assist you with child care subsidy and referrals to child care. Our staff are available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
We also offer child care provider drop-in sessions on the last Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:00 am.
Our new office is co-located with Deltassist and the Boys & Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond.
We are located at: Harbour Centre #205-5000 Bridge Street Ladner, BC
Family Child Care Drop-in Sessions
We are currently offering drop-in sessions for family child care providers. These drop-in sessions are provided in the communities of Ladner and Newton. These sessions give you the opportunity to network with other caregivers; the children in your care can interact with other children their age and play with educational puzzles and toys. We will supply arts, crafts, story time and snacks.
The Ladner drop-ins will be held on the last Tuesday of the month at Harbour Centre, #205-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner from 9:30-11:00 am. For more information please contact Michelle 604-572-8032 extension 230.
The Newton drop-ins will be held on the first Wednesday and the third Friday of the month at the Early Years Centre, 6878 King George Highway, Surrey from 9:30-11:00 am. For more information please contact Mary 604-572-8032 extension 228.
Library Subscriptions
Library subscriptions are available to individuals in Surrey, Delta, and White Rock who are employed in a registered early childhood program, and instructors or students in a recognized early childhood education program.
Call or drop by for more information or a library tour. To apply for a subscription, make an appointment to ensure staff availability. Your subscription appointment will include a 20-minute library orientation.
Visit our library page for library hours and more information about the library.
Early Childhood Resource Library
Child Care Design Architects and Outdoor Playspace Designers
In response to requests we have received we have developed a listing of architects and outdoor playspace designers who have worked in the child care field.
Available here to download (PDF file).
LNR Orientation Session
Orientation sessions are designed for individuals who are in interested in or in process of becoming a Registered LNR with Child Care Options.
These sessions will make you familiar with the services that Child Care Options offers, as well as go over the basic business aspects of running a daycare.
The Orientation session is a mandatory requirement for any Registered LNRs?.
Presenters: Child Care Options Outreach Consultants
Upcoming Sessions: Monday, March 22 7:00-9:00 pm Monday, June 21, 7:00-9:00 pm
To register please call 604-572-8032.
Check out our Job Postings Page
If you're looking for a job, new positions are posted every week! Or if you're an employer searching for an employee you can add your job posting to our site. Visit our job listings for more information.
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