Wildwood Programs Offered
We collaborate with families and the community to facilitate meaningful, play-based experiences for children to foster relationships that support each child holistically to reach their full potential.
Wildwood Childcare at Dorothy Lynas
🐦 The Ravens – Preschool Program
Location: Dorothy Lynas
Program Hours: 9:15 AM – 2:45 PM
Ages: 30 months to School Age
Description:
The Ravens Preschool Program offers a nurturing, inclusive, and nature-based early learning environment for children aged 30 months to school entry. Rooted in the BC Early Learning Framework, this program encourages curiosity, exploration, and connection to the natural world.
Children engage in play-based learning both indoors and outdoors, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional development, creativity, and environmental stewardship. The program reflects Wildwood’s commitment to community, relationships, and respect for the land.
Wildwood Childcare at Dorothy Lynas
🌲 Before and After School Program
Location: Dorothy Lynas
Program Hours:
Before School Care: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
After School Care: 3 PM – 5:45pm
Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 6
Program Description
Wildwood’s Before and After School Program provides a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for school-aged children outside of regular school hours.
Grounded in the values of connection, respect, and community, this program supports children in building independence, confidence, and meaningful relationships with peers and educators.
Wildwood Childcare at Frames Place
🌲 The Cedars – Before and After School Program
Location: Frames Place, North Vancouver
Program Hours:
Before School Care: 7:30 AM – 9:15 AM
After School Care: 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Ages: Kindergarten
Description
The Cedars program provides supportive before-and-after school care for Kindergarten students. The program helps children adjust to their new school routine by offering a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where they can play, socialize, and engage in creative activities.
Nature’s Embrace
🌲 After School Program
In Partnership with Wildwood Childcare
Location: Dorothy Lynas, Seymour Heights and St Pius X Elementarys
Program Hours: 3 PM – 5PM
Ages: Kindergarten to grade 6
Program Philosophy
Nature’s Embrace is an after‑school program rooted in the belief that time in nature supports resilience, confidence, curiosity, and well‑being — values central to the Nature’s Embrace Forest Adventures
At its core, the program gives children space to slow down, explore, connect with the natural world, and learn in, with, and from the land. Through meaningful interaction with natural environments, children develop a deeper sense of place, respect for the world around them, and foundational social‑emotional skills.
Huckleberries Child Care Centre
🌲 Toddler and Preschool Program
In Partnership with Wildwood Child Care
Location: 2745 Mt Seymour Pkwy
Program Hours: 8AM– 5PM
Ages: 18mths to 36mths and 36 months – school aged
Program Philosophy
At Huckleberries, we create a caring, nurturing home away from home where children feel safe, valued, and inspired. Rooted in the British Columbia Early Learning Framework, we view each child as capable, curious, and full of potential. Through play-based, inquiry-driven experiences, children are supported in exploring their interests and building meaningful relationships. Inspired by Reggio Emilia and grounded in our North Vancouver community, our environments act as a “third teacher,” encouraging creativity and connection. We prioritize social-emotional well-being and a strong connection to nature, fostering a sense of belonging while supporting each child’s unique path of growth, discovery, and lifelong learning.
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Meaningful, collaborative relationships
Vision, Mission, Purpose
OUR VISION
An inclusive society where children and nature’s unique characteristics are honoured and preserved
OUR MISSION
To establish meaningful, collaborative relationships within our community in support of children and the preservation of our environment
OUR PURPOSE
To unite children, families and community in collaboration for the best possible education and care during the early years
