Dundarave

Infant · Toddler · Preschool

Childcare in Dundarave

We care for infant, toddler, and preschool age children at our Dundarave childcare located at 885 22nd Street, West Vancouver. Our Reggio Emilia inspired program encourages growth and learning through the principles of exploration, community, and nature. Specialty programs include: gardening, baking, music, yoga, swimming for preschoolers, and integration with senior citizens.

We believe every child is wholly competent and has an inherent ability to learn about the world in their own unique way. As caregivers at Olive Grove Childcare, it is our role to listen and follow in the child’s pathways of discovery.

Dundarave Program

Our Infants

6 months to 18 months
Educators work on building strong connections with infants through shared experiences and the act of caring.
Our licensed infant program offers group ratios of 1:4 to ensure children receive continuous focused support. Each child’s sleep time, eating, and diapering is documented through HiMama.
Our Toddlers

19 months to 36 months
As toddlers begin to explore their independence, they are empowered through a quality learning environment that supports their autonomy and their natural curiosity.
Our licensed toddler program offers group ratios of 1:4. Toddlers follow a flexible schedule where each child’s sleep time, eating, and diapering is documented through HiMama.
Our Preschoolers

30 months to 5 years
Children are encouraged to work together to explore materials and test out their theories in a rich environment that creates new understandings and collaboration.
Our licensed preschool program offers group size varies per location. Preschool children follow a flexible schedule which is catered to the child’s interests and is documented through HiMama.

RATES & REGISTRATION

Meet the Team

Leticia Baltazar

Manager
Teaching has always been Leticia’s passion and she believes that every child is unique and capable, and that every child learns at their own pace and time. As an educator Leticia strives to provide children with learning opportunities that foster creativity and wonder.
Education
> Preschool Education Degree, ENEG Guadalajara, Mexico
> Early Childhood Education, Capilano University
Gabi Kim

Preschool Program - Floor Supervisor
Gabi’s philosophy is that each child is unique, therefore they learn and thrive at their own pace. She understands that every child has different learning styles, personalities, and cultural backgrounds. She works hard to provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for them to prosper and grow intellectually, socially, and physically.
Education
> Early Childhood Education, Sprott Shaw College
Kristina Farkasova

Preschool Program
Born in Bratislava, Slovakia Kristina moved to Canada when she was three years old. Kristina has always enjoyed working with young children. Having worked as a behavioural interventionist, supporting children on the autism spectrum and supported children in both the home and preschool environment, working on specific program goals.
Education
> Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, UBC
> Early Childhood Education, Pacific Rim Institute
Kaori Sato

Preschool Program
Kaori is warm, loving and caring personality helps her excel in teaching students in a group settings. She loves to assist children discover who they are, so they can recognize their emotions, interests, strengths, weakness and thoughts. Kaori believes that children have infinite possibilities in their ways of learning.
Education
> Early Childhood & Education, Sprott Shaw College
> Faculty of Children Studies, Japan
Catherine Hemming

Preschool Program
Catherine believes that children flourish when they are allowed to explore the world around them in a loving, nurturing and inclusive environment where creativity and individuality are embraced. She feels most fulfilled when she is able to build close knit relationships with children and their families as they embark on this lifelong process of exploration.
Education
> Early Childhood Education, VCC
> Infant and Toddler Education, Northern Lights College
> Philosophy (Honours BA), University of Reading
Nozomi Ikeda

Lead Educator - Infant & Toddler Program
Nozomi has always worked with children in some capacity. She discovered the happiness of watching and supporting children grow and learn when she was working as a calligraphy assistant instructor in Japan. She feels that it is a gift to be part of children’s critical early years, and supporting them in exploring the world around them.
Education
> Bachelors of Arts, Kanda University, Japan
> Early Childhood Education, Sprott Shaw College
Stella Kim

Infant & Toddler Program
Stella respects the individual development of each child, and understands the value that learning from experiences in nature brings. She loves to inspire learning and seeing the results of their growth and discovery. Taking care of children, and keeping them safe and happy, is a joy.
Education
> Early Childhood Education & Child Welfare, Hanyang Woman University, South Korea
Chieri Hagimoto

Infant & Toddler Program
Working with children has always been a passion and a joy for Chieri, since the beginning of her career as a child librarian at a public library in Tokyo. She believes that her mission is not only providing children warm and caring environment but also opportunities to nurture sense of wonder.
Education
>Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Tsuda University, Japan
>Early Childhood Education, Sprott Shaw College
>Infant/Toddler Certificate, Sprott Shaw College
>Children with Exceptionalities Certificate, Sprott Shaw College
Leila Zamani

Program Coverage
Leila has a passion for working with children. She firmly believes that through keen observation, attentive listening which requires deep awareness free of judgment, and developing meaningful relationships, educators can plan and offer a nurturing environment that fosters children's learning capabilities. It is through this thoughtful approach that children are able to truly flourish and at the same time educators can develop.
Education
> Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate, Vancouver Community College
> Bachelor of Education, Iran