Our centres are part of a non-profit organization, the Douglas College Early Childhood Society works in partnership with Douglas College. We provide licensed group care programs for children from 30 months to 5 years old.
Our values
Nurturing & Responsive Interactions
Quality, Safe, Trusting, Inclusive Environments
Respect & Acceptance Of Family Diversity
Consistent Team Approach Amongst The Staff
Creating A Sense Of Belonging Amongst The Community
Supporting, Responsive Partnerships With Families
Our vision
We believe in children and families' rights to quality early childhood education:
- where children can learn, play and thrive in safe, secure environments
- with community-based care that reflects our social diversity
- where inclusion and acceptance enable families to develop and strengthen community
How can you reach us
We are open Monday to Friday. We're closed on statutory holidays and during College closures—between Christmas to New Years, and staff professional development days.
New Westminster Centre 7:30am-5:30pm
Coquitlam Centre 7:30am-5:30pm
Waitlist
If interested in submitting a Waitlist Application (PDF), please download and forward it to Barb Dolman at daycare@douglascollege.ca.
A not-for-profit organization, DCECECS acknowledges the financial support received from the City of New Westminster to make our recent upgrade to the New Westminster playground Shade Sail easier to achieve.