WHO WE ARE - SURREY
WHO WE ARE
We are a fully licensed daycare facility (since September 2006) located at Christ the Redeemer church (not affiliated) in the Surrey/Cloverdale area at 16613 Bell Road (57a ave) Surrey, BC. Our daycare has an enriched preschool program for children ages 30 month to 5 yrs and an Out of School program for ages 5 yrs to 12 yrs of age, serving Surrey Centre Elementary School only. Our daycare prides itself on low staff turn over and children who are included in a safe, secure, warm enriched environment.
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Programs
We have different programs to choose from at the Surrey location of Country Bears. Please select one from the list below to learn more about how we can provide care for your child.
Our goal is to provide high quality full time and part time child care for children aged 30 months to 5 years of age. Our daycare offers an enriched Preschool program for those families who need daycare and preschool for their child(ren). Our preschool program offers weekly themes, music and movement, arts and crafts, circle time featuring calendar, weather, stories, felt board stories, puppet shows, singing, sharing time and socialization. We have a clean, safe, comfortable environment for children to play and learn in with guidance that encourages self-expression (care of self) and group responsibility (care of others). It is important that the parent/guardian feels good about bringing their child to a safe and nourishing environment. It is our privilege to assure that every child experiences these basic rights.
At Country Bears Before and After School Program, we are dedicated to providing qualified staff, a fun, interactive and stimulating program. Most of all we want the children to feel welcome, safe and genuinely happy when they come into the Centre each day. We service Surrey Centre Elementary School only at this time.
Working closely together with the children as a team, we strive to develop a “home away from home” atmosphere. Through sports and recreation, arts and crafts, homework/quiet time, cooking, fieldtrips and much more, we want each child to feel all their individual needs are being met and in turn helping to build his/her self esteem and character.
We realize that time before or after school can be tiring and also overwhelming after a long day at school and that’s why we are dedicated to the children making choices about their program, involving them in daily decisions and instilling as much fun as possible.
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Kelly Cervantes Manager, ECE Worker
My name is Kelly Cervantes and I am the manager at Country Bears Childcare. I have my Early childhood education and child/adult first aid. I have been employed with this centre since it open the fall of 2005 while managing the program, I have gained great experience working with children and their families. I have always enjoyed being around small children and being able to guide them through the early years. This past fall my husband and I welcomed our first born Madeline into the world.
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Now being a mother myself and returning back to work this fall I feel ill be taking back even more understanding of what it takes to be a positive part of a child's early development. When my family has free time we enjoy being outside and laughing together. I hope to meet you and your children soon and remember take a moment out of the day to have lots of cuddles with your children! :)Skills
Early Childhood EducationChild/Adult First AidCuddlesOutdoors -
Claire Assistant Manager, ECE Teacher
Hi, my name is Claire and I am the Assistant Manager at Country Bears Childcare. I grew up in Taiwan, and move to Vancouver 13 years ago. I have BA in business, TESL certificate, Montessori certificate and also ECE certificate. I have been in child development field for 8 years and been working in Country Bears for 6 years. I really enjoy working with children. I love seeing and watching them grow and learn.
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Andrea ECE Teacher
Andrea was a Phys Ed. teacher before she immigrated to Canada from Hungary. When her son attended preschool she took the E C E course and became an Early Childhood Educator. Andrea has been in the field of E.C.E since 1993 Integrated and developed learning centers to teach Fun Family Phonics Accomodated practicum students from local Colleges. Andrea brings extensive experience and a passion for learning She has two grown up children of her own and lives in the Surrey/White Rock Community.
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Early Childhood EducationFun Family PhonicsCuddlesPhysical Education -
Mary Preschool Assistant/Child Care Worker
I have lived in Cloverdale for 25 years. I have been married for 35 years and have 3 grown children and have 3 grandchildren, all residing in Cloverdale. I had an in home day care for 30 years before joining Country Bears. I also had the opportunity to work with another daycare which is also a before and after school program with a pre-school program. I have completed my ECE assistant course which certifies me to work with pre-school children, as well as many other course through Options.
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I continue to further my education by taking specialized courses to make me the best day care provider I can possibly be. I am very active and always like to keep busy, and I also work as a supervisor assistant at local school. I love working with children and love animals. I am enjoying my time at Country Bear working with Children of all ages and staff.Skills
Early Childhood EducationDay CareWorking with ChildrenWorking with Animals