Child Care Centre in Chilliwack, BC
Petits Pals Childcare is a licensed child care centre in Chilliwack, BC, providing infant, toddler, preschool, and multi-age programs built on the Reggio Emilia approach. Each program follows a defined curriculum, a set daily schedule, and clear developmental goals.
Check Out Our Locations!
Our trusted childcare programs are available in multiple communities, providing safe, nurturing, and development-focused learning environments for children.
Cloverdale
17209 62A Ave,
Surrey, BC V3S 6V6
North Delta
7675 116A Street,
Delta, BC V4C 5Y3
Newton
14368 66 Ave,
Surrey, BC V3W 2B3
Chilliwack
45904 Victoria Ave,
Chilliwack, BC V2P 2T1
About Us
With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, our childcare journey began in 2013, proudly serving families across Newton, Delta, and Cloverdale.
Over the years, we have built strong relationships with families by creating nurturing, welcoming, and engaging environments where children can learn, play, explore, and grow.
In 2026, we proudly expanded our journey to Chilliwack with the opening of Petits Pals Childcare. Our Chilliwack location brings the same experience, care, and commitment to quality early learning that have guided us since 2013.
Chilliwack Location - Started in 2026
Cloverdale Location - Started in 2019
Delta Location - Started in 2013
Newton Location - Started in 2017
Emergent Curriculum: Child-Initiated, Educator-Facilitated
Our programs follow an emergent curriculum. Rather than working from a fixed lesson plan, our educators observe each child's interests, questions, and reactions to materials, and use those observations to shape what gets planned next. Children lead the direction of their own learning, and educators act as co-learners and guides, building opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity around what each child is already curious about.
This means our classrooms change as the children in them do. A room may look different at the end of a term than it did at the start, as educators introduce new materials or shift the environment in response to what children have shown interest in. This approach works alongside our Reggio Emilia foundation: Reggio Emilia treats children as capable, curious learners and treats the classroom itself as a third teacher, and emergent curriculum is how that philosophy plays out day to day.
Why Families Choose Our Child Care Centre in Chilliwack, BC
Choosing a centre for your child means knowing how ratios work, what a typical day looks like, what the curriculum actually covers, and how fees and subsidies are applied. We publish those details rather than leaving them for a tour.
Our programs follow the Reggio Emilia approach. Children are treated as capable, curious learners. Educators observe each child's interests and document their progress, then adjust the classroom and activities based on those observations, rather than running a fixed lesson plan.
Our environment is designed as a "third teacher," with materials and spaces set up to support exploration on their own.
Play-Based Learning
Encouraging curiosity through exploration.
Qualified Educators
Supporting every child's growth journey.
Nurturing Space
A safe place where children feel valued.
Our Programs
Each program has its own daily schedule, developmental focus areas, and age-appropriate activities. Every program includes active play, outdoor exploration, and meaningful learning experiences designed around each child's stage of development.
Infant Care
Focuses on attachment, responsive caregiving, and early physical, cognitive, and language development.
- ❤️ 1 educator for every 4 infants
- 🧸 Tummy time & sensory exploration
- 📚 Story time activities
- 🌳 Outdoor movement
- 😴 Consistent nap schedule
Toddler Care
Supports motor development, early language skills, independence, and cooperative play.
- ⭕ Circle time learning
- 🔷 Shape sorting activities
- 🎨 Creative arts
- 🌱 Outdoor exploration
- 💬 Language development
Preschool Program
Our preschool program in Chilliwack follows the Reggio Emilia approach where children learn through curiosity and inquiry-based projects.
- 📖 Early literacy & numeracy
- 🔍 Inquiry-based projects
- 🎨 Daily creative arts
- 👩🏫 Educator documentation
- 🎓 Kindergarten preparation
Multi-Age Program
A mixed-age environment where younger children learn from older peers, while older children develop leadership and empathy.
- 🤝 Social learning
- 🌈 Peer interaction
- ❤️ Leadership building
- 🌱 Same Reggio Emilia foundation
Active Play Daily
Outdoor Time
Caring Team
Safe & Certified
People Who Make Children Feel Safe, Loved & Supported
Every educator undergoes a criminal record check, in addition to the provincial background check required for licensing, and holds current First Aid and CPR certification.
Each child is assigned one primary caregiver, so care stays consistent instead of rotating between staff.
Background Checked
Ensuring a safe and trusted environment.
First Aid & CPR Certified
Prepared educators supporting children's safety.
Primary Caregiver Model
Building stronger relationships and consistency.
A Safe Environment Parents Can Trust
We are licensed and inspected by Fraser Health. Our ratios, emergency procedures, illness policy, and camera-monitored common areas are documented and available to parents before enrollment.
We participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which reduces monthly tuition for eligible families automatically.
Petits Pals Childcare also offers a hot lunch program. Our classrooms are nut-safe, and outside food brought into the centre is not permitted without prior approval.
Parents stay connected through Brightwheel, which provides daily photos, activity updates, and a daily report for each child.
A Look Inside Our Centre
Take a look at our center!
A Convenient Location For Growing Minds
We are located on Victoria Avenue in downtown Chilliwack, within walking distance of Central Community Park. Our outdoor program regularly uses Edwards Park for outdoor play and movement.
Downtown Chilliwack
Easy access for local familiesOutdoor Adventures
Regular visits to Edwards ParkWalkable Community
Close to Central Community ParkVictoria Avenue, Chilliwack BC
What Families Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our programs, safety, enrollment, and daily childcare experience.
We accept children from 0 to 5 years of age across four programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care, the Preschool Program, and the Multi-Age Program.
We are open Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except for statutory holidays and scheduled summer and winter closures.
Yes. Petits Pals Childcare is licensed and inspected by Fraser Health.
One educator for every four children in Infant Care and Toddler Care programs, and one educator for every eight children in Preschool and Multi-Age programs.
Yes. Eligible families receive an automatic monthly fee reduction on tuition.
Yes. Our classrooms are nut-safe, and outside food is not permitted without prior approval.
Parents are contacted and asked to pick up their child within 1.5 hours of notification. Children are kept comfortable and monitored until pickup.
Through Brightwheel, which provides daily photos, activity updates, and a daily report for each child.
The Reggio Emilia approach recognizes children as capable and curious learners. Educators guide exploration through hands-on activities, documentation, and a classroom environment that supports creativity and discovery.
Yes. Our Preschool Program is designed for children aged 2.5 to 5 years and combines project-based learning with a full-day childcare schedule.
Yes. Petits Pals Childcare accepts new enrollments across all programs. Contact us to check current availability and schedule a tour.
Enrollment
Petits Pals Childcare provides licensed daycare in Chilliwack, BC with a defined curriculum and documented safety policies. Contact us to book a tour or ask about current openings and program availability.