Dundarave

Infant · Toddler · Preschool

Daycare at Dundarave, West Vancouver

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

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 Lillio.
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 Lillio.
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 Lillio.

RATES & REGISTRATION

Meet the Team

Gabi Kim

Preschool Program - Manager
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
Stella Kim

Preschool Program - Team Lead
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
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 Matsuda

Preschool Program
Kaori believes children are capable and unique. Every child can become whatever they want to be and have many possibilities therefore she wants to be a person who learns a lot and grows with children. That is her passion and her goal. She keeps her mind genuinely accepting children's expressions as they are and has always valued the stance of being in tune with a child's thoughts. She would like to enjoy all of the situations and work with children.

Education
> Early Childhood Education - Kanagawa, Japan
Jihyeon Hwang

Infant & Toddler Program - Team Lead
J was inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach during her studies in Early Childhood Education. She believes that children learn best through play and exploration. J is committed to being a teacher who consistently supports and respects children's voices, fostering an environment where they feel valued and empowered.
Education
> Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Baekseok University, South Korea
Semi Lim

Infant & Toddler Program
Semi is a passionate childcare professional with extensive experience working with children of various ages. She thrives on the positive energy children bring and values creating a warm environment where they can flourish. Semi is dedicated to fostering positive interactions with children and their families while helping each child unlock their potential and creativity.
Education
> Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Kwangju Women's University, Korea
> ECE BC Infant and Toddler & Special Needs Certification
Miho Akita

Preschool Program

Bio Coming Soon!