Promontory

Preschool & daycare near Promontory, Chilliwack

Down off the Promontory hillside and west along South Sumas Rd, about 12 minutes door to door.

  • 12 min drive
  • Ages 3–5
  • Open 7:30am

Promontory is an established, family-friendly hillside community full of young families. For families living up on Promontory, the morning drive down the hill connects straight onto South Sumas Rd and west to Greendale. Gentle Giants offers a convenient care option along that route, with a smooth transition from the morning drive into a calm learning environment.

Why Promontory families choose us

The route drops down Promontory Rd, then runs west along South Sumas Rd to Sumas Prairie Rd. No highway needed, and no downtown traffic. Doors open at 7:30 AM to accommodate early schedules.

Once you arrive, our centre offers a calm, thoughtfully prepared environment with an intimate group of up to sixteen children and the same familiar educators every day. Because our morning preschool block is built into full-day care, children receive structured early learning alongside full-day support—with no separate drop-offs or secondary transitions.

Getting here from Promontory

Other communities we serve

Families come to us from right across the area. Each of these has its own page:

Chilliwack
City-wide
→
Greendale
Our neighbourhood
→
Sardis
~10 min
→
Vedder Crossing
~8 min
→
Fairfield Island
~17 min
→
Little Mountain
~16 min
→
Yarrow
~7 min
→
Rosedale
~16 min
→
Popkum
~22 min
→
Promontory → Gentle Giants

Drive time

~12 min

Distance

10 km

Route

Promontory Rd / S Sumas Rd

Doors open

7:30am

What we offer Promontory families

Our approach draws from a range of respected educational philosophies, including Montessori-inspired learning, Reggio-influenced creativity, guided exploration, and nature-based experiences. This blended approach allows children to build independence, curiosity, and confidence while engaging in meaningful, hands-on learning.

Ages 3–5 · mornings
Morning Preschool Program
Structured morning learning, literacy, early math, fine motor and school readiness, inside a calm, consistent routine.
Ages 3–5 · full day
Full-Day Care
7:30 to 5:30, with the morning preschool block built in, plus outdoor play, nap, music and movement.
Questions

Questions from Promontory parents

No. It's about 12 minutes (10 km) on a typical morning: down Promontory Rd to South Sumas Rd, then west to Sumas Prairie Rd. No highway needed.

We're a small licensed centre capped at 16 children, with the same educators every day and a morning preschool block built into full-day care. Availability changes through the year, so ask us about current openings. From Promontory it's about 12 minutes: down Promontory Rd, then west along South Sumas Rd.

 We accept children aged 3 to 5 years old.

 Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Our entire centre is capped at sixteen children to ensure a quiet, personal learning environment.

Yes. The morning preschool block is built into full-day care with no additional fee.

 Send us a quick message or complete our registration form, and we will let you know real-time availability.

 Yes! We schedule tours after 2:30 PM so you can view the space comfortably without disturbing the children's daily routine.

Visit us

Coming from Promontory?

Book a tour after 2:30 PM and see the room, the outdoor space and the educators.