About Us

Honey Tree first opened in 1983 as a small family centre. Due to the quality programs and care provided Honey Tree soon expanded. The first expansion came in 1985 to 10 and then to 20 children aged 3-5. Parents found they had no where to take their children once they reached the age of 6 so once again we expanded to fill the need. The age limits were changed allowing children to start at age 2.5 and stay until the age of 12. In 1989 due to the huge waiting list and the reputation Honey Tree had developed a second location was built. Within a couple of years the out of school and preschool programs were added. After 25 years servicing the community Honey Tree has since down sized to our current Fleetwood location.

Our centre appears to be home from the outside and reflects a family environment when you join us inside. Once inside you see the centre is bright and decorated to the delight of all children. Children's art is displayed and you can hear singing and laughter throughout the centre .

Our Philosophy

Engaging Students with Profound Experiences

At Honey Tree our staff provide a structured yet flexible program. It is our aim to create a comfortable atmosphere with enough structure to provide a feeling of security for each child. It is hoped that the environment will encourage the child to experience all we have to offer including; Art, Science, Literature, Music, Fine/Gross Motor Social Development and much more. As the child plays and experiments our aim is to instill a sense of curiosity and an urge to learn, this will take the child to the highest point of his/her capacity in the development areas. We feel the child should look forward to their time at the centre and we encourage and guide the child to help them learn and share their experiences with other children. Our aim is to provide a warm, friendly and loving environment for each child, in his/her own unique personality.

Our Programs

Dream. Challenge. Succeed.

Honey Tree The Children's Learning Centre provides an integrated course schedule of learning through exploration, scrutiny, and self-reflection. In every class, our teachers emphasize the strategies and processes involved in learning and self-growth, creating a unique opportunity to prepare our students to live intelligent, thoughtful, and fulfilling lives in a rapidly changing society. Please see our current course offerings below.

Preschool Adventures

(2.5- 5yrs)

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-11:15am
Tuesday and Thursday 9-11:15am
“Or join us for 5 days”

Program Highlights
-Theme based activities
-Focus on Letters, Numbers, Colors and Phonics
-Arts & Crafts, Science, Music & Movement, Baking
-Social Interaction
-Monthly Field Trips
-ESL (English as a second language)
-Outdoor activities in our Adventure Playground
Program runs September-June

Preschool Explorers

(2.5- 5yrs)

A longer program to help the children prepare for a full day at kindergarten.

Choose 2, 3 or 5 days 9:00-1:00pm

Children will explore..

-Music and Movement
-Language Arts/Phonics

-Social Interactions
-Science
-Math
-Social Studies
-Arts & Crafts
-Field Trips
Program runs September-June

The Learning Center (2.5- 5yrs)

Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm
Offering 1/2 or Full days, 2, 3 or 5 days a week

Program Highlights
Daily choice of activities, Painting, Playdough, Fine Motor and Gross Motor activities, Dramatic play, Arts & Crafts, Baking, Science, Field Trips & more
-French, Sign Language and phonics programs
-Yoga
-Music Class (With Instruments)
-Introduction to computers
-Music & Movement
-Monthly Field Trips
-Outdoor Adventures & Nature Walks
-Educational Theme based activities
Program runs all year

Kids Club Fun Time (Kindergarten-12yrs)

Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm
Before and after school care
Rates include transportation, early dismissals, professional days, Christmas and Spring Break.
Additional charges for full day summer camp.

Program Highlights
-Organized sports
-Planned group games
-Arts & Crafts
-Science
-Homework Time
-Table Games
-Social Recreation

Our Purpose is to help children develop to their fullest potential by focusing on:
-Self Awareness
-Values
-Physical Skills
-Health and Nutrition
-Social Skills

Outreach Program

Honey Tree serves families of children with special needs. The child’s special need may include:

-Mental, Physical or Sensory Handicap
-Development Delay
-Speech Disorder

We work very closely with consultants and support workers from “The Centre for Child Development”

Program Highlights
-Direction and training to parents and primary caregivers
-Practical behavior management and discipline in the home
-Registered psychologists experienced in working with children with special needs

Our Team

Our team is carefully chosen and are required to take part in three orientation days before they will be considered. Once approved all hired staff are then placed on a three month probation period.

Preschool and daycare supervisors are required to hold a current “Early Childhood Education License to Practice” certificate. Assistants may be currently enrolled in the Early Childhood training. For the older children Honey Tree looks for teachers with background in Early Childhood education or recreation.

Along with certification our staff hold current first aid certificates and have all received criminal record clearance. Honey Tree has dedicated, professional and caring teachers who provide a warm, loving and stable environment for all the children.

Transportation

The Children are transported to and from 5 local elementary schools. We have several staff doing drop off and pick up at the schools to ensure safety for your child. The kindergarten children are also taken to and from school each day. If you live out of the area one of our local schools will accept out of catchment children.

Our Honey Tree Schools Bus provides comfort and safety for your child’s daily trips to and from school. Our Bus is also used daily during spring and summer break for outdoor adventures and field trips.

Visit Us!

8469 148a St, Surrey, BC V3S 7K6, Canada

Email: honeytree@telus.net

Phone: (604) 599-0832

Fax: (604) 599-5337