Child Care (0-5 yrs)

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Alex House’s Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to care.


Alex House’s Reggio Emilia-inspired care services.

Child Care programs for Surrey and White Rock, BC.


During the formative years of growth, it’s important to make sure that children have access to everything they need to foster a healthy upbringing. That’s why Alex House is proud to provide child care to children 0-5 years old with the support of professional and caring staff.

Our programs are offered full-time (5  days a week) or part-time (2-4 days). 

Part-time placements must commit to the same days each week and include a Monday or a Friday in their requested days. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate fluctuating schedules.

To facilitate the unique needs of each age group, the child care that we provide for 0-5 years olds is offered through 3 different classes:

  • Infant and toddler (0-36 months)

    • Max of 12 children per class with 3 educators 

  • Multi-age (0-60 months)

    • Max of 8 children with 1 educator

  • Group 3-5-year-old (30 months to Kindergarten entry)

    • Max 24 children with 3 educators 

  • Group 3-5-year-old - Pre-K Short Day program

    • Available at Sunnyside, Henry Bose and Ta’Talu schools only

    • 9:00am - 2:00pm - school days only

    • Max 24 children with 3 educators 

Sites offering care for children 0-5 year olds include:

  • Kensington Prairie Community Centre

  • Crescent Beach

  • Don Christian Rec Centre-Modular

  • Elgin Centre

    • 3550 144 Str. Surrey

  • Henry Bose School

    • Short day Pre-Kindergarten Program (9am-2pm) only

    • 6550 134 Str. Surrey

  • Pacific Heights

    License pending - Winter 2025

    • Infant Toddler Program and 3 -5 Program

    • 17148 26 Ave. Surrey

  • Strawberry Hill

    License pending - Fall 2024

    • 3 - 5 Program Only

    • 12152 75 Ave. Surrey

  • Sunnyside School

    • Short day Pre-Kindergarten Program (9am-2pm) only

    • 6550 134 Str. Surrey

  • Surrey Sports & Leisure

    License pending - Winter 2025

    • 3 - 5 Program Only

    • 16555 Fraser Highway, Surrey

  • Ta’talu School

    • 1970 165a St, Surrey

    • Pre- K Program (9am-2pm) - School days only

    • 3-5 Year Old Program

All sites are open Monday to Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. We are closed for ALL statutory holidays.

Kids playing in mud
Children enjoying Alex House childcare activities

Child Care with Alex House.

Alex House works closely with families and staff to determine how and when children are transitioning between classrooms to ensure that they are given the chance to thrive in their learning environment.

A typical day in child care may include the following activities:

  • Self-directed play

  • Nutritious snacks and lunch 

  • Nap time for those children who require them

  • Outdoor and risky play

  • Arts and craft activities

  • Walks through the neighbourhood


To register, submit your application through our online Interest list inquiry form.


Registration Information to Note:

  • Families who are currently registered with us will have priority for movement between classes and/or locations, changes of days, and enrolment of siblings

  • Priority for new registrations will be given to those families who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit), children with exceptional needs, lone-parent families, and newcomers to Canada (within the past year). 

  • Major adjustments to our enrollment usually occur at the end of June and into the beginning of September; however, there are occasional spaces that become available during the year.

  • We register children in our programs based on full-time (5 days/week) or part-time (2-4 days/week). Children attending part-time must determine which days of the week they will attend on a regular basis. We are not able to accommodate changing schedules, but occasionally may be able to accommodate additional days of care if there is a known vacancy in the program.

Kids enjoying childcare programming

We are honoured that our Kensington Prairie, Crescent Beach, and Crescent Park sites have been chosen to be a part of the BC $10/day child care program.

Learn More

For all non-$10/day sites, we participate in the Provincial Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and accept the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB).
To see if you qualify for the BC ACCB, please check the Affordable Child Care portal.

For additional information about our programs please see our Family Handbook.

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Childcare participants on a beach in BC