
Willowbrae Childcare Academy New Westminster
Willowbrae Childcare Academy New Westminster has been caring for local families for over 15 years, known for its bright, home-like classrooms and a strong emphasis on early literacy and outdoor play. If you want a centre where children leave with curious minds and confident social skills, this is the place I’d recommend. The facility occupies roughly 3,200 square feet near the Queensborough area, with dedicated rooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and a secure outdoor play yard that gets daily use.
They offer full-day and part-time childcare, before- and after-school care for school-age children, and licensed infant care for babies as young as six months. The preschool program uses the Early Years Framework, focusing on emergent literacy, numeracy, and hands-on science. You’ll find Montessori-style practical life activities on the shelves, French story time twice weekly, and a cooking-based mini-program where children help prepare simple snacks to learn measurements and healthy choices.
What sets Willowbrae apart is how they translate curriculum into everyday routines. Teachers write weekly learning reports with photos, learning goals, and next steps so parents see progress in plain language. Staff include Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) with Level II and III certifications, CPR and safe sleep trained caregivers, and a centre director with over a decade of management experience. Class sizes follow provincial licensing ratios to keep group sizes small and attention focused.
Families choose Willowbrae for practical reasons and community ties. They host seasonal family nights, neighbourhood playgroups, and a parent advisory committee that helps shape menu planning and special events. Location is convenient for commuters, and drop-off times are flexible for shift workers. For straightforward, thoughtful childcare in New Westminster, Willowbrae feels like a trusted neighbour you can call anytime.
Phone: 604-528-8018
Website: http://www.willowbraechildcare.com/childcare-new-westminster-bc
