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Petits Pals Childcare

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Toddler Care in Chilliwack

Growing confidence, curiosity and independence

Our Toddler Care program welcomes children aged 18–36 months. Through responsive care, open-ended play and Reggio Emilia-inspired exploration, toddlers build confidence, friendships and everyday independence.

A caring educator supporting two young children exploring wooden blocks
18–36

Months

1:4

Educator Ratio

Explore

Learn & Grow

1:4 Educator Ratio

Ratios and Staffing

Toddler Care is staffed at one educator for every four children, with each child assigned a primary caregiver for consistency.

A Day Full of Discovery

Daily Schedule

Morning Arrival

6:30 to 8:30 a.m.: Arrival, diapering, and free play, including building with blocks, sensory play, and imaginative play with dolls or animals

Learning Together

8:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Morning snack, diapering, circle time, learning activities, shape sorting, simple math games, and creative art projects

Outdoor Adventures

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Outdoor exploration and movement time

Rest & Recharge

12:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Lunch, diapering, nap time, snack time and diapering

Creative Exploration

3:00 to 5:00 p.m.: Creative arts, painting, sculpting with clay, music exploration, group games and music

Happy Goodbyes

5:00 to 5:30 p.m.: Free play and departures

Key Developmental Focus Areas

🏃 Motor Development

Gross motor activities like climbing, running, and fine motor skills through puzzles, drawing, and play with building materials.

📚 Language Development

Communication through songs, interactive books, and dialogue, helping toddlers expand their vocabulary.

🤝 Socialization

Cooperative play, turn-taking, and learning to express emotions constructively through group activities.

🔎 Cognitive Development

Hands-on exploration through building, problem-solving activities, and sensory experiences.

🎨 Creativity & Imagination

Pretend play, artistic expression, and music to promote creative thinking.

Growing Independence

Toileting

Toilet training begins when a child shows signs of readiness, such as expressing awareness of a wet or soiled diaper. Pull-ups are recommended in the early stages, with extra clothing provided in case of accidents. Once a child shows confidence and consistency, families are notified that the child is ready for underwear. In the case of an accident, a child returns temporarily to diapers, with the training process continuing at home.

Diapering

Diapers are checked at least every two hours and upon waking, and changed promptly when soiled or wet.

Toddler Care is offered at Petits Pals Childcare on Victoria Avenue in downtown Chilliwack. For fee and subsidies information, see our fees and subsidies page. To arrange a tour or ask about availability, contact us.

A Day in Petits Pals