Welcome to Mountain Child.
We believe that all children regardless of culture, religion or race have the ability and right to learn and grow in a nurturing and supportive environment. In order to enable the development of enthusiastic, self-reliant, and well balanced children, adults must create and promote safe environments where children are able to experiment and problem solve without judgment or discouragement.
While recognizing each child as an individual and unique, we see our role as facilitators; inspiring the development of the whole child- socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. With the use of an emergent curriculum, children are actively engaged in assisting with program development; thus encouraging their individual interests, fuelling their enthusiasm for learning and fostering feelings of respect, independence and self-esteem.
We are facility opt-in CHILD CARE OPERATING FUNDING PROGRAM BC.
We are a Licensed Child Care Centre offering:
Group Care Under 36 Months
Group Care 30 Months to School Age
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Waitlist Application
Please note, our waitlist is organized by child care program type and prioritized by date of request and child care needs (full time, part time, drop in).
Mountain Child Family Handbook
This Family Handbook is provided to families at the time of enrolment and posted outside each classroom and could be updated at anytime at the discretion of the Program Director. Should you require an updated copy please ask.
Please review it carefully and once you have read it, sign the Family/Centre Agreement. Signing the agreement indicates that you have read and understood our policies and provides an agreement between the enrolling family and the licensed early care learning and care centre that you will agree to compliance with these policies. This agreement can be terminated by Mountain Child at anytime for any reason.
The Family Handbook itemizes:
• Our responsibility to your child and to the enrolling parent/legal guardian
• Your family’s responsibilities to the child care program
• Payment details and notice of withdrawal
• Arrival and Departure
• Health and sickness policy
• Meals and snacks
• Permissions
• Complaints and resolution
Our Location:
1000 14 Ave S
Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Contact:
Arunveer Kamboj (he/him), Program Director
Phone: 250-439-9324
Email: mountainchild.gcrs@gmail.com
We are most happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please fill out our contact form below for more information.
Mountain Child ELCC opened in May 2015. The preschool was developed in response to a community need for more licensed child care opportunities.
Many funders and community partners were involved with the start up of Mountain Child Early Learning + Care Centre: Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Valley Credit Union, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Golden Community Resources Society, Ministry of Children and Family Development and Rocky Mountain School District No. 6.
History of Governing Body and Licensee
Golden Community Resources Society has been in operation in Golden for 31 years. The Society has provided a broad spectrum of services for the community including early years programs and child care. Golden Community Resource Society holds the license to operate the Mountain Child Early Care and Learning Centre which opened in April 2016.
Governance and Organizational Structure
Golden Community Resources Society is a non-profit and charitable organization under the BC Society Act and Canada Customs and Revenue charitable status. The Society is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors who are responsible for the legal and financial oversight of the Society. Golden Community Resources Society is licensee under the Community Care Facilities regulations.
Program Philosophy
The centre adheres to the philosophy that in the early years, children learn best through play and interactions with peers and caring adults. Extended access to outdoor play environments and exposure to nature are highly valued and encouraged. Social Emotional Learning is deeply embedded in our philosophy as the cornerstone of children’s success in school and in life. We are guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children to include and support all children.
“Mountain Child Early Learning and Care Centre is committed to providing a nurturing early learning environment where the children’s love of learning is encouraged through play based activities. We recognize that parents/guardians are essential to their children’s development as well as being the first and strongest of all role models, and are an integral part of our early learning environment.”
— Mountain Child ELCC Staff