big brothers big sisters ASC child care

We believe every child should have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, both as individuals and citizens – that by doing so, they will not only do well, they will also do good.

Offering child care programs for children and youth since 2010, we intend to serve families needing full time or part time after school child care for their school aged children. Transportation is provided.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC Child Care Programs are fee for service options operated by, and in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC. Any revenue generated by these programs is invested back into the agency’s core programming to ensure sustainability and create the possibility for growth.

+ Schools Serviced

  • Beaverly Elementary School
  • Blackburn Elementary
  • Ecolé Lac Des Bois
  • Edgewood Elementary
  • Foothills Elementary
  • Harwin Elementary
  • Heritage Elementary
  • Pinewood Elementary
  • Quinson Elementary
  • Spruceland Traditional

+ After School Care Program Locations

  • BIGSNBC Clubhouse - 777 Kinsmen Pl., Prince George
  • Quinson - 251 Ogilvie St S, Prince George
  • Spruceland - 3805 Rainbow Dr, Prince George
  • Blackburn - 2222 Blackburn Rd S, Prince George
  • Beaverly - 9777 Western Rd, Prince George

Before & After School Registration

For full or part time September 2025 registration, please contact the office at 250-563-7410 in April 2025 to see if there is space for your child at the centre they may need to attend. You can call anytime for mid year registration possibilities.

BIGS Early Learning Centre (Children 3-5)

The BIGS Early Learning Centre in Prince George is now accepting new children. Full and part time (*NEW) spaces now available (2, 3 days a week) Click the button below to learn more. If you have any questions please contact Karrie at karrie.johnston@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

 Schedule

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BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 8:30am (approximately)

Children must be on site by 7:55am to ensure transportation to all schools can be completed without late arrivals.

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After School Care

Monday – Friday | 2:00pm – 6:00pm

7:00am – 6:00pm on Non-Instructional Days

Early Dismissal Days: pick up will be at dismissal time

PROGRAM FEES

Invoices will be issued a minimum of 3 days before the 1st of the month. Failure to make payment may result in suspension or termination of care. If you encounter any difficulty with payment of fees, please speak with the Administrative Coordinator.

Charges for extra day care will be billed following that day. You will only be charged for full day care if your child attended the program that day.

The program does not refund fees for days not attended. If your child is enrolled in the program, monthly fees must be paid in full.

Refunds will not be given if a child is sent home for misconduct or for unexpected closures.

We reserves the right to review the fees annually and will provide a minimum of one month’s written notice. Fees for Spring Break and Summer will be made available at the time registration for those programs.

Our agency’s programs are opted in to the British Columbia Fee Reduction Initiative.


Funding & Subsidies

Subsidy is available through the Affordable Child Care Benefit program. Click the button below for more info.


 Responsibility

All of our programs are licensed and run by caring and qualified staff.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC and the child care programs are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of community leaders. The Board of Directors and staff of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC have assumed the moral and legal responsibility for the safety of the children in our care.

If you have concerns regarding our child care programs please review our parent handbook for the appropriate steps to share concerns or visit our contact page to contact our Program Manager and/or Executive Director.


Goals and Objectives

  1. Provide a setting in which a child may make friends and be challenged through new experiences.

  2. Develop the child’s respect for self and others.

  3. Develop the social, cognitive, creative and physical skills and abilities of a child.

  4. Develop the child’s sense of well-being.

  5. Provide positive role-models and form a quality mentoring relationship with the child.

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