Popkum
Preschool & daycare near Popkum, Chilliwack
A straight run west on Highway 1 from the Popkum and Bridal Falls side, about 22 minutes.
- 22 min drive
- Ages 3–5
- Open 7:30am
Popkum and Bridal Falls are a smaller, more rural pocket at the eastern edge of the Chilliwack area, and many families there already head west in the morning. Our Greendale centre sits at the far end of that run: Highway 1 west to Exit 116 at Lickman Rd, then Yale Rd West to Sumas Prairie Rd, with no town traffic in between.
Why Popkum families choose us
Because it’s a clean highway route, the drive is calmer than the distance might suggest: about 22 minutes, and highway nearly the whole way. For parents already driving west for work, we sit on the way rather than off to one side. Doors open at 7:30, which suits families making a longer morning commute.
And what waits at the end is worth the drive: a small group of up to sixteen, the same familiar educators every day, and a morning preschool block built into dependable full-day care. That combination of real early learning and consistent, personal care is what families from the east end tell us they were looking for.
Getting here from Popkum
- Highway 1 west to Exit 116 (Lickman Rd), then Yale Rd West to Sumas Prairie Rd.
- Clean highway route the whole way.
- Doors open at 7:30am.
Other communities we serve
Families come to us from right across the area. Each of these has its own page:
Chilliwack
Greendale
Sardis
Vedder Crossing
Promontory
Fairfield Island
Little Mountain
Yarrow
Rosedale
Popkum → Gentle Giants
Drive time
~22 min
Distance
30 km
Route
Highway 1 west
Doors open
7:30am
What we offer Popkum 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 Popkum parents
It's about 22 minutes (30 km) on a typical morning: Highway 1 west to Exit 116 (Lickman Rd), then Yale Rd west to Sumas Prairie Rd. It's highway nearly the whole way, so it's a calmer drive than the distance suggests.
Popkum and Bridal Falls are a rural pocket, and many families there already head west in the morning. The drive to us is about 22 minutes on Highway 1 west, a straight run with no town traffic. At the other end is a small licensed centre capped at 16 children, with the same educators every day.
We accept children ages 3 to 5 years old.
We are open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Our entire centre is capped at 16 children total to maintain a calm, personal environment.
Yes. The morning preschool block is included in full-day care at no extra cost or extra registration.
Yes. We have no catchment rules, so any family in the region can register on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reach out to us anytime, and we will share current spot availability for your child.
Visit us
Coming from Popkum?
Book a tour after 2:30 PM and see the room, the outdoor space and the educators.