Chilliwack
Daycare & preschool in Chilliwack, BC
Licensed daycare and morning preschool serving families right across Chilliwack, a short, straight drive out to our Greendale centre.
- City-wide
- Ages 3–5
- Open from 7:30 AM
Chilliwack has grown quickly, and its child care has struggled to keep pace. Gentle Giants is a deliberate counterpoint to that trend: a small, intimate group of up to sixteen children in total, the same familiar educators every day, and a calm, thoughtfully prepared room in Greendale. For a lot of Chilliwack families, that small scale is exactly what they couldn’t find closer to the city centre.
Why Chilliwack families choose us
Our location on Sumas Prairie Rd, just off Highway 1, is what makes us realistic for families across the whole city rather than only our own corner of it. From Sardis and Vedder in the south, Fairfield Island and the downtown core in the middle, or Promontory up the hill, Located on Sumas Prairie Road in Greendale, our centre sits just off Highway 1. This convenient location provides straightforward access for families commuting from across Chilliwack, making drop-off and pick-up simple and direct.
Many families tell us the daily drive turned out to be the easy part.
What they come for is the programme. Full-day care for ages 3–5 runs 7:30 to 5:30, with the morning preschool block built right into the day rather than sold as a separate add-on. Children get genuine early education, literacy, early math, fine motor skills, school readiness, inside dependable full-day care, all in one place and with one set of adults. Add twice-daily outdoor play, a real rest period, and the afternoon music-and-movement circle, and you have a full, balanced day rather than simply supervised hours.
Getting here
- From central & downtown Chilliwack: Yale Rd east, then No. 3 Rd south to Sumas Prairie Rd.
- From Sardis or Vedder: Vedder Rd north to Yale Rd, then east.
- From anywhere on Highway 1: east to Exit 95, then south.
- Free parking on site, with a straightforward morning drop-off.
Neighbourhoods we serve
Families come to us from right across the city. Each of these has its own page:
Chilliwack
Greendale
Sardis
Vedder Crossing
Promontory
Fairfield Island
Little Mountain
Yarrow
Rosedale
Popkum
Gentle Giants Daycare
Coverage
All of Chilliwack
Location
Greendale
Off
Highway 1, Exit 95
Doors open
7:30am
What we offer Chilliwack 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
Ages 3–5 · full day
Full-Day Care
Questions
Questions from Chilliwack parents
We serve all of Chilliwack, including Sardis, Vedder, Promontory, Fairfield Island, Little Mountain, Yarrow, and Rosedale. There are no catchment boundaries.
No. It is a quick drive against morning traffic, often taking less time than commuting across town.
Yes. Enrolment is first-come, first-served, regardless of where you live in the Chilliwack region.
We accept children aged 3 to 5 years old for full-day care with an integrated morning preschool program.
Our entire centre is capped at sixteen children to ensure a small, consistent environment.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Yes. We offer free on-site parking for quick, convenient drop-offs and pickups.
Contact us directly for real-time opening information. Registering early helps secure your spot.
Yes, we are fully licensed through Fraser Health. Contact us for complete licensing details.
Visit us
Coming from Chilliwack?
Book a morning tour and see the preschool block in progress.