A NON-PROFIT CHILDCARE SOCIETY

INSPIRED BY OUR LITTLE VILLAGE, BIG LAKE & SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS

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INSPIRED BY OUR LITTLE VILLAGE, BIG LAKE & SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS ✶

We are grateful to live, work, and raise our children on the beautiful traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation

OUR VALUES

PLAY BASED LEARNING

We believe play is the foundation of learning; by creating a curious environment, we encourage the children to explore and learn

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INDEPENDENCE

We provide a safe educational environment for the children to grow their self independence

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COMMUNITY

It takes a village! We have a little village and a strong sense of community that we love to foster

The Naramata Childcare Society building with colourful exterior walls, multiple windows, outdoor seating area, and a fenced playground, with parked cars and mountains and Okanagan Lake in the background.

FRIENDSHIP BUILDING

We aim to lead by example, so the children have the opportunity to learn how to be empathetic and inclusive and build meaningful relationships

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About

The Naramata Childcare Society building with a beige exterior, located behind a fenced playground and parking lot, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Located at Naramata Elementary School, in beautiful Naramata, BC, we are a licensed, not for profit childcare center that is eligible for CCOF and ACCB and is governed by a volunteer parent board of directors. Established in 1981, we now operate a daycare program for pre-school aged kids, and a before and after school program for students attending Naramata Elementary School.

Our Philosophy

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At Naramata Childcare Society, we nurture our kids' curious minds and kind hearts through child-led, play-based learning, positive reinforcement and role-modelling. 

We embrace each child’s uniqueness and support them to grow and learn in their own style.

Our centre provides a safe, calm learning environment that fosters opportunities to promote each child’s independence, social skills and problem solving. 

Our learning style is child-led. We incorporate an emergent curriculum, meaning we base our daily learning activities on the interests, needs and experiences of each child. 

Our Programs

Outdoor area of the Naramata Childcare Society building with a colourful umbrella, wooden tables, plastic basins, fenced play area, and the exterior building with yellow and turquoise exterior walls.

Daycare

8 AM – 5 PM

  • Ages 2 1/2 – 5

  • Licensed for 20 children

EXPLORE DAYCARE PROGRAM
Indoor play area with small green and brown sandbox, beige sofa, white bookshelf, hanging plants, round rug, and a wooden table with benches in the background.

Kids Club

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM (before school) & 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM (after school)

  • Elementary school age

  • Licensed for 37 children

DISCOVER KIDS CLUB FUN
Children's reading and play area with a blue couch, a round beige rug, a wooden book display, and a white bookshelf in the background, with a world map poster on the wall.

Seasonal Camps 

School Breaks (8 AM - 5 PM): Elementary school age

  • Spring Break (8 AM - 5 PM): Elementary school age

  • Weekly Summer Camp (8 AM - 5 PM): Elementary school age

SEE SEASONAL CAMPS

It Takes a Village — Let’s Connect

At Naramata Childcare Society, we believe it truly takes a village to raise our children. Our programs are built on play, connection, and community, and we’re here to support you and your family every step of the way.

Whether you’re interested in daycare or kids club, or even our seasonal camps, our team is excited to answer any questions.

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REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM