Learning through play, inspired by nature.

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Learning through play, inspired by nature.

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About us

UBC Okanagan Child Care is dedicated to building a welcoming and inclusive community. We are committed to providing and expanding child care services for families who live, study and work at UBC Okanagan.  

We care for 93 children (34 infant toddler spaces and 59 3-5-year-old spaces) through our two centres, spəqmix, which opened in 1992, and sʔitwənx, which opened in the fall of 2024. The centre names were provided to us by the Syilx Okanagan Nation. The centres are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.  
  
UBC Okanagan Child Care is managed and operated by UBC Student Housing and Community Services.  

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Our centres

With two centres side by side, we offer licensed child care for children from infancy to school age on the Okanagan Campus. 

sʔitwənx

1260 Discovery Avenue

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spəqmix

1262 Discovery Avenue

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Our centres

With two centres side by side, we offer licensed child care for children from infancy to school age on the Okanagan Campus. 

sʔitwənx

126o Discovery Avenue

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spəqmix

1262 Discovery Avenue

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How to apply

We welcome applications to join our waitlist from families that are UBC Okanagan affiliated and from the surrounding community year-round. Interested in applying?

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How to apply

We welcome applications from families in the UBC Okanagan community to join our waitlist year-round. Interested in applying? 

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What it costs

Learn more about child care fees, how to pay, where to access additional financial support and how we’re keeping costs down through government funding.

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What it costs

Learn more about child care fees, how to pay, where to get support and how we’re keeping costs down through government funding. 

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What our families are saying

“We are thrilled with our experience at UBC. It’s a perfect balance between being welcoming and calm while also providing an incredibly fun environment. Every day, our daughter arrives excited and happy, greeted by the warm and lovely educators who bring the space to life.”  
– Meghan Reid
sʔitwənx
“The staff provide an amazing, fun, caring and kind space for her to thrive. They are committed to lots of outdoor play, which the children seem to love. They also keep us well-informed with daily updates, plus a monthly newsletter. I can tell my daughter enjoys her days at the centre because she often is laughing or singing a new song on the ride home.”
– Brad Buie
spəqmix

“Being at this daycare was truly valuable for both me and my daughter. The children were gradually and respectfully introduced to the program, which showed a great deal of attention to their emotions and well-being. This sensitive and caring approach helps in the healthy growth and development of the children.”
– Maryam Aghayan
sʔitwənx
“Their staff are thoughtful, playful, and clearly care about how my son is doing. Whether nap schedules or food habits, new words or dance moves, the staff is very much aware of how and what my son is doing. We are so grateful that our son gets to spend so much time outside.”
– Andrew Stauffer
spəqmix
“My kids absolutely LOVE it! The staff are super friendly and always make them feel so welcome. They especially enjoy the beautiful outdoor space—there’s so much to explore and play with! The facility is really nice and cozy, and they feel safe and happy there. They can’t wait to go back every day!” 
– Tyler & Lee Nevin
sʔitwənx

What our families are saying

“Every day, our daughter arrives excited and happy, greeted by the warm and lovely educators who bring the space to life. We are so grateful for the welcoming atmosphere you have created.”   
– Meghan Reid
sʔitwənx
“Whether nap schedules or food habits, new words or dance moves, the staff is very much aware of how and what my son is doing. We are so grateful that our son gets to spend so much time outside.”
– Andrew Stauffer
spəqmix
“The staff provide an amazing, fun, caring and kind space for her to thrive. I can tell my daughter enjoys her days at the centre because she often is laughing or singing a new song on the ride home.”
– Brad Buie
spəqmix
“My kids absolutely LOVE it! The staff are super friendly and always makes them feel so welcome. The facility is really nice and cozy, and they feel safe and happy there. They can’t wait to go back every day!” 
– Tyler & Lee Nevin
sʔitwənx
“Being at this daycare was truly valuable for both me and my daughter. The children were gradually and respectfully introduced to the program, which showed a great deal of attention to their emotions and well-being.”
– Maryam Aghaya
sʔitwənx