New Distinctions-Based Childcare Space at West Heights

Mission Public Schools, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Fraser Valley Métis Association (FVMA) have partnered together to bring new distinctions-based childcare spaces for Métis Children and families in the West Heights Community.

The project is in the initial planning stage. Partners are developing the project scope, budget, timelines, and agreements necessary to satisfy funding and legislative requirements.

We will use this platform to engage with parents, staff, and the general public during the various stages of this project.

On Thursday, May 18th, 2023, the community could connect with stakeholders about the new distinctions-based child care coming to West Heights Elementary.

On December 1, 2023, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) for not-for-profit operators that are interested in operating the child care program in Mission, BC - opening Spring of 2024. Total number of spaces: 24 (Infant Toddler - 8, 3-5 childcare -16)

Métis Nation British Columbia envisions an Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system in which Métis children and families throughout British Columbia are provided with culturally relevant, self-empowering ELCC programs and supports that focus on children and families first. Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is seeking Not-For Profit Organizations that have the required resources and experience to provide high-quality, Métis specific child care programs to support this vision across the lifespan - beginning at birth. See the poster here.

Education Early Learning

The RFP is available at the MNBC Website. There will be two engagement sessions for operators on December 13, 2023: 12pm - 1pm and 6:30-7:30pm. Registration link.

Ground Breaking Ceremony on January 9, 2024, from 10:30 - 11:30 AM in honour of this site!
See the poster here.

Photo Gallery Access

Update: July 30, 2024

- The official name is “Growing Roots Early Learning and Child Care”

- On site construction work has begun in July.

- The modular units will be delivered and craned on August 7 ^th.

- The construction will be completed on September 19^th.

- A grand opening is being planned for September/ October 2024.

OPERATOR: Métis Family Services responded to the RFP process and were successful in their application.

Métis Family Services have begun a waitlist of families interested in childcare.
For General Inquiries, contact Marya:
#312 - 7485 130th Street, Surrey BC V3W 1H8 | reception@metisfamilyservices.ca | Tel: 604-584-6621 | Fax: 604-582-4820

September 3, 2024 Update:
GRAND OPENING CEREMONY HAS BEEN SCHEDULED!

Link to Register for Attendance (*Or use QR code on the poster)
When? September 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Update, 10/21/2024: The Grand opening may need to be rescheduled further into November 2024 due to BC Hydro connection and final occupancy license delay.
Date To Be Confirmed and Announced!