UNBC Childcare is located on the campus of the University of Northern British Columbia. This million-dollar facility is open to children of students, staff, faculty, and members of the UNBC Prince George community.
Waiting list priority is given first to UNBC students, then staff and faculty, then UNBC alumni. Please contact Sydney Rustemeyer at sydney.rustemeyer@unbc.ca for details on the acceptance procedure.
The Childcare Centres, in partnership with families, provides a warm, nurturing and safe environment where children learn to respect themselves, respect others, and respect their environment. The environment is set up for co-operative play, providing a balance between active and quiet times. Activities are age-appropriate and hands-on, so the children can create, explore and discover the world around them.
Contact information
Sydney Rustemeyer, Manager
Phone: 250-960-5720
Email: sydney.rustemeyer@unbc.ca
Our programs
Cub's Corner Toddler Centre
- 12 spaces available
- Ages 18 months to 3 years
Raven's Nest Preschool
- 18 spaces available
- Ages 3 to 5 years
Porcupine Pals Daycare Centre
- 25 spaces available
- Ages 3 to 5 years
Applications
Our waiting list is currently full. We are not accepting applications for Cub’s Corner or Porcupine Pals at this time.
For all Raven’s Nest preschool inquiries, please contact Sydney Rustemeyer, Manager of Childcare Services at sydney.rustemeyer@unbc.ca.
Job postings
We are hiring on-call childcare substitutes. If you love children and and have your ECE certification apply today.
Free play
Free play is an integral part of the UNBC Childcare program. As stated by Dr. Neville Scarfe, one of Canada's most innovative and well-respected educators, "play is vital to childhood and adulthood, it is the most complete of all educational activities". Free play will provide opportunities for art and science activities, dramatic play, water and sand play, as well as construction, manipulative toys and woodworking.
Certified staff
UNBC Childcare recognizes the importance of the early years in healthy brain development and advocates for quality early childhood experiences. All our staff are certified Early Childhood Educators trained to enhance children's learning while encouraging social skills and strong self-esteem. They bring a love of children and years of experience supported by on-going professional development in childcare best practices.
Child Care Resource and Referral membership
UNBC Childcare is an active member of Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) and participates in many family-themed activities throughout the community. We encourage you to learn more about CCRR and the services they provide to young families.
