Blackbird Academy Occasional Daycare

I can't say enough good things about this daycare! For us the flexibility of being able to book last minute and only for an hour or two as needed is invaluable. The teachers are great and there is always some fun project going on. My daughter loves going here and I can run up to Starbucks and log a few hours of work.

My son really likes going and the staff are very enthusiastic and super professional. The space is clean and bright and they do lots of interesting and educational stuff with the kids. When we first started my son had never been away from me and was scared to be without me but the staff were so caring and he became comfortable really quickly. Now my son always asks when he can go back again!!

My daughter loves going to Blackbird. Some days she doesn't want to come home. Many other day care facilities is simply a supervised free play time area. Not Blackbird - each month they have a different teaching topic. My daughter always comes back with different artistic crafts. Teachers are very caring and professional - cultivating an inviting quality environment for their students.Too bad it has a maximum of 40 hrs / month - we would sign up for full-time if given the chance!

A nice place for occasional daycare. It’s very convenient for us as we live downtown. The online booking system is convenient. Wish there was more time spent outdoors, otherwise, we are happy with the program.

It is a great place for children who are accustomed to daycare and already go to schools, my daughter likes it. But not so for younger kids, at least in my opinion. It depends on teacher too. One of the teacher was great and compassionate with my 2-year old. He was calm with her after a while but it doesn’t happen always. I dropped my child at 9 for an hour. I stood below the building as he was crying a lot. I waited and waited for him to calm (as he has earlier) but he was hysterically crying. I went to pick him up after 30 minutes and asked teacher if she offered her some apple slices and water (I told her before dropping him that if he gets cranky, please offer apple and water), she said she did! But when I came back and opened, the box wasn’t opened. Out of 5 slices of apple, none was taken and box wasn’t even opened. Bottle had exactly same water too. It got me very upset. I asked her that why did she not calm him down if he was crying. He told me not to tell her how to do her job. I told her that I wasn’t telling her how to do her job but was giving a feedback. She told me to leave and not to book with her again ! I said I don’t won’t but I wonder can she say that? Why could she not understand my concern. I just didn’t want to stress the child out. When I went to pick him up, he was roaming after teacher for her attention but she wasn’t bothered much. I was not expecting her to mother the child but to show some compassion. There were three other children in the class, and if one needs teacher’s attention, how difficult is it it to pay a 2-year old some attention? I don’t expect much from teachers but definitely expect them to show compassion and not ignorance. Yes, children cry but teachers also try to make them feel better. I am sure that teacher might be nice to kids especially with those who can take care of themselves and express themselves but unfortunately I can’t say the same with my child. It broke my heart. During pandemic when I want child to find comfort outside of home and to meet new children, this incident kept me thinking but I am hopeful that there are people who have compassion, can take criticism and tru to understand what a mother tries to tell them!

Very handy & reliable daycare. Staff was always so friendly, available to answer any questions and always very informative as to what my daughter had done that day. Came out with different crafts and drawings each day.Ange was always quick to answer my emails and assist me with anything I needed. Online booking system is fab.My daughter enjoyed coming here, she made some great friends and loved Teacher Mary & Teacher Jane! It was a sad day when she had to leave as we relocated.A very safe daycare.Thank you blackbird for all your help, living in a country away from family is tough! but you truly made our time in Vancouver a lot easier. We will remember you forever :)

Blackbird is so perfect for our family! My two kiddos have attended here and we love the flexibility to book just when we need it. My kids have learned so much and never want to leave at pickup time :) Super friendly staff, easy online booking... two thumbs way up!

Great little place to leave for child for a few hours.The staff is friendly. My son enjoyed playing, making arts and learning here.

My daughter loves going to Blackbird. The teachers are very caring and fun, and always ready with new activities.

Excellent childcare service. Very convenient for families, and the staff are professional and very child-positive!