A community event · Richmond, BC
Doors Open Childcare
For one weekend, licensed child care programs across Richmond open their doors — so families can step inside, meet the educators, and find the right fit.
Welcome
See child care from the inside
Choosing care is hard to do from a website or a waitlist. Doors Open Childcare is your chance to visit programs in person, watch how educators talk with children, and get a feel for a place before you decide — whether you're just starting the search or comparing your final options.
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Where to start
Four short reads to help you make the most of the day.
Choosing Childcare: a guide for parents
A simple checklist for a program visit — what to ask about licensing, ratios, qualifications, fees, and the things to watch for.
Read the guide →Childcare Philosophies
Reggio, Montessori, academic, and play-based — what each approach actually means day to day, in plain language.
Explore approaches →Doors Open Childcare locations
See which licensed Richmond programs are opening their doors, with a map and each centre's contact details.
Browse locations →Doors Open Childcare Professional Development
The pro-D day for Richmond's early childhood educators — sessions, program visits, and time to connect.
See the pro-D day →