
Bright Beginnings is a play based, non for profit, licensed childcare center nestled in beautiful
Fernie B.C.
Bright Beginnings is a play based, non for profit, licensed childcare center nestled in beautiful
Fernie B.C.
At Bright Beginnings Fernie Child Care, we believe in the importance of play, being outdoors and being part of our community! Our play-based approach to early childhood education promotes creativity, curiosity, and exploration.
We offer a variety of program times to meet your child's needs. Our experienced teachers provide individual attention and support to each child, helping them to reach their full potential.
Parents may choose from:
MORNINGS:
Tuesday/Thursday AM – 9:00-11:30
Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM- 9:00-11:30
AFTERNOONS:
Tuesday/Thursday PM-12:30-3:30
Monday/Wednesday/Friday PM-12:30-3:30
FULL DAYS:
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00-3:30
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-3:30
Our curriculum is designed to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We incorporate a variety of activities such as art, music, science, math, outdoor play & field trips to engage and challenge children of all ages.
Our facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and stimulating atmosphere for children of all ages. We have age-appropriate toys, books, crafts and equipment, as well as outdoor play areas with various features.
Early Childhood Educators, Stacey Bell with 32 years of experience, Jenna Rybachuk with
10 years, offer a variety of learning opportunities for
children aged 30 months and up, in a loving and caring environment. Our teachers hold
valid First Aid certificates and attend regular professional development workshops and
courses that benefit our curriculum and our children. They are fully supported by our
volunteer Board and parental input and participation is always encouraged.
Please send us a message through the contact us section if you have further questions.
-Fine motor play
-Pre writing
-Dramatic play
-Music
-Science
-Math
-Gross motor play
-Field trips/Community exploring
-Block/Construction play
-Sensory play
-Free expression/Planned art
-Outdoor play
-Literature
-Group activities
-Small group learning activities
Children who are 30 months and up, turning 3 by December 31st of that year. Children must be toilet trained.
Our yearly operating costs are averaged into ten equal payments so that even “shorter” months
require the same fee. If your child is away due to illness, vacation etc. you are still required to
pay for your child for that time frame. Our fee schedule is set up before September, based on
our budget for current enrollment.
MORNINGS:
Tuesday/Thursday AM --$68.60/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM-$102.90/month
Monday through Friday AM-$171.50/month
AFTERNOONS:
Tuesday/Thursday PM-$139.64/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday PM-$209.46/month
Monday through Friday PM-$349.10/month
FULL DAYS:
Tuesday/Thursday Full day-$243.76/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Full Day-$365.64/month
Monday through Friday Full Day-$609.40/month
-$50 is required at the time of registration to hold your child’s space. The is non refundable.
-June’s fee is required to be paid with your September fee (then June’s fee will be adjusted in
June)
-Please speak with a teacher or treasurer if childcare subsidy is needed
-Upon enrolment a parent handbook will be provided detailing all BB policies.
Raising money through fundraising is an integral part of Bright Beginnings success. Through the direct efforts of parents, we need to fundraise approximately $7,000 annually. Helping us directly to maintain toys, supplies, and equipment as
well as attend special events and bring in special visitors.
Bright Beginnings usually holds 3 main fundraisers which parents are required to participate in each year. If parents choose to opt out, they are required to pay $50 for each fundraiser.
1602 2nd Avenue, Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M2, Canada
Open today | 09:00 a.m. – 03:30 p.m. |
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