World of wonder

Established in 2010, World of Wonder provides licensed child-minding services under contract to School District 43 (SD43). In a Reggio Emilia-inspired environment, it supports children age two-and-a half to five years whose parents are enrolled in the SD43 Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs at Montgomery and Vanier schools in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

World of Wonder provides a flexible program that recognizes and respects each child’s individuality and developmental stages through opportunities for growth and stimulation in all areas of development including social, intellectual, emotional, and physical. 

Under the Reggio Emilia philosophy, through play the child will explore, interact, investigate and experiment through planned experiences in the classroom. It is not about plastic toys and television programs but using natural items to provoke, foster and stimulate the child’s imagination. Our curriculum reflects and is built upon the interests of the children, making their preschool experience fun, exciting and relevant to them and their world.

A goal of World of Wonder is to also help  the children understand and learn English so they are prepared for the next stage in their development - the world of Kindergarten and Elementary school. This does not come at the expense of their first language and culture. In fact, at World of Wonder, we embrace the rich culture and heritage of our children and their parents as they transition into their new life in Canada.  

Our highly qualified team of Early Childhood Educators work with the parents on any challenges or issues they may be experiencing with their child and provide supports to help their child to improve their motor skills such as cutting and writing. The World of Wonder team also make recommendations to parents about whether or not their child may be ready to enter the next phase of their education journey based on their experiences within our licensed environment. This has proven valuable and supportive for not just the parent, but particularly the child as it is crucial that they be as prepared as possible for their next stage of learning. 

World of Wonder also provide clothes, food, and transportation tickets for the children as needed as a volunteer donor service from our staff at our cost and on our time to assist them in overcoming short term challenges that might impact their ability to continue to participate in our child minding program.