Rothewood Academy Richmond Garden City — Daycare & Preschool in Richmond, British Columbia

What parents say

• Li Karen

  We joined Rothewood when our child had just turned 3 years old, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the wonderful teachers. From the very beginning, they nurtured our child’s confidence, independence, and kindness. I still remember the first week of drop-offs—he was crying his lungs out and I couldn’t hold back my tears. It felt like a piece of my heart was being ripped out. The teachers were very thoughtful and tried many strategies to ease his transition, and we felt so supported throughout that difficult stage. Thanks to their dedication and care, our child grew in every way and was well-prepared for Kindergarten. He has now been accepted into a private school—something we never thought possible when we first started this journey. This is his third week now and he's adjusting really well! We are truly grateful for the love, patience, and professionalism of the entire team. You have given our child the very best start to his educational journey!

• Kitty Jiang

  My Daughter loved her time there from 3-4 years old. She had a great time, made lots of friends, loved all the teachers. Food was made in house, fresh and some organic. Live camera feed gave a peace of mind. She is in Kindergarten now but we still drive by Rothewood and she’ll sometimes joke that she wants to go again. She definitely had a memorable time there so I give it 5 stars.✨

• C Judy

  My daughter started at the beginning of this year when she was 2 yrs. We appreciate the teachers for showing such genuine love and care toward her. This daycare was our family’s first choice since it is conveniently located and offers a curriculum that follows the children’s interests rather than simply feeding them knowledge. Plus, there are many field trips and fun events that my daughter is always looking forward to. During the first two weeks, she cried a lot. We were anxious, wondering if it was the right decision to send her at that time. However, we knew she could not stay with us all the time. There are so many things the school can offer that we cannot. The teachers were patient with all our concerns and questions. Looking back now, we are so glad we made that decision. It is wonderful to see how well she interacts with her peers and how comfortable and confident she has become. It is an incredible year that our family will always remember!❤️❤️

• Thomas Cho

  My daughter joined Rothewood when she was just a little more than 1.5 years old. She is now 3, she is very excited to go to class everyday, does not want to leave and comes back home singing all the songs she learned and doing yoga poses. Toddlers don't lie. When they come home happy, wanting more you know the daycare is doing the right thing in making it into a fun, welcoming experience. My daughter's experience has been overwhelmingly positive and I would strongly recommend Rothewood to anyone searching for a daycare facility. Thank you to all the teachers plus her little friends in making her feel welcomed and loved!

• Alberto Day

  Our daughter joined the school last year and the change in her has been remarkable. She used to be hesitant in new environments but now she confidently makes new friends and happily shares about her day when she comes home. One thing that truly surprised us is how well she eats at school. At home she can be quite picky. She also loves the field trips and often counts down to the next one.