Cloverdale, Surrey · Infant to age 5
Choosing a daycare in Surrey, BC
Playbox Childcare Centre is a licensed daycare in Surrey, BC, in the Cloverdale neighbourhood. We opened in 2021 and have 81 spaces for children from 6 months to age 5.
Every child uses our 10,000 sq ft indoor gym every day, and we are open on weekends too. Parents rate us 4.9 stars from 34 Google reviews.
Spots open now: infant, toddler, ages 3 to 5 and weekend care.
81 licensed spaces
10,000 sq ft gym
4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
Certified ECE educators
Open weekends, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
Where we are in Surrey
We are at 103-18733 52nd Avenue in Cloverdale, in the east of Surrey, a few blocks from the Langley border. Cloverdale, Clayton Heights, Sullivan and Port Kells are all within about 15 minutes by car.
Playbox Childcare Centre
103-18733 52nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 8E5 (Cloverdale)
Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. Weekend care Sat-Sun 8am-4pm.
Drive times from Surrey neighbourhoods
Here is roughly how long the drive to Playbox takes from around Surrey, so you can judge the morning drop-off for yourself.
| Neighbourhood | Drive (normal traffic) |
|---|---|
| Cloverdale town centre | About 6 min |
| Clayton Heights | About 8 min |
| Sullivan | About 13 min |
| Port Kells | About 15 min |
| South Surrey (Grandview) | About 16 min |
| Panorama Ridge | About 16 min |
| Fleetwood | About 17 min |
| Newton | About 19 min |
| Guildford | About 21 min |
Estimates from OpenStreetMap routing to 103-18733 52nd Avenue, rounded up. Rush hour can add time.
Programs by age
Four programs under one roof: infant daycare (6 to 18 months), toddler daycare (18 to 36 months), childcare for ages 3 to 5 and weekend care for ages 3 to 5.
Infant
Spots open6-18 months
Gentle routines, sensory play and a dedicated infant room.
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Toddler
Spots open18-36 months
Big feelings, first friendships and daily gym time.
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Childcare
Spots open3-5 years
Kindergarten-ready through play: academics included, worksheets not.
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Weekend Care
Spots open3-5 years
Saturday & Sunday care, 8am‑4pm. Rare in the Fraser Valley.
Learn more →What daycare costs at Playbox
Full monthly fees, and what most families pay after BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI). The reduction is applied automatically at the centre.
| Program | Full monthly fee | After CCFRI |
|---|---|---|
| Infant6 to 18 months | $1,633 | $788 |
| Toddler18 to 36 months | $1,626 | $781 |
| Childcareages 3 to 5 | $1,240 | $733 |
Registration fee: $150 (one-time, and this is what holds your child's spot).
The Affordable Child Care Benefit can lower your fee further, on top of CCFRI.
Weekend daycare in Surrey
If you work weekends, Playbox is open Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm, for children aged 3 to 5, with the same gym and the same play-based approach as our weekday program.
A 10,000 sq ft indoor gym, every day
Every Playbox child gets time in our indoor gym every day, so children run, climb and play whatever the weather.
Movement is the first part of our curriculum, The First Literacy, built on three ideas: Move, Discover, Belong. Read about the curriculum.
Who runs Playbox
Our manager, Miss Shalu, is a licensed Early Childhood Educator, and our programs are led by certified ECEs. The centre is licensed and inspected by Fraser Health.
Parents get updates through the Brightwheel app during the day, so you can see what your child is up to while you are at work.
Common questions
How much does daycare cost in Surrey?
At Playbox, full monthly fees are $1,633 for infants, $1,626 for toddlers and $1,240 for ages 3 to 5. After CCFRI, most families pay $788, $781 and $733 a month. There is a one-time $150 registration fee.
Do you have infant spots?
Yes. We have infant spots open now, for babies 6 to 18 months. Book a tour and we can talk about start dates.
What is CCFRI and is it automatic?
CCFRI is BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative. It lowers the monthly fee at participating licensed centres. Playbox participates, and the reduction is applied automatically at the centre, so you do not apply for it separately. The Affordable Child Care Benefit can lower your fee further.
Is there weekend daycare in Surrey?
Yes. Playbox offers weekend care on Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm, for children aged 3 to 5.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. Weekend care runs Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm, for ages 3 to 5.
Is Playbox licensed?
Yes. Playbox has been licensed since 2021 for 81 spaces, and the centre is licensed and inspected by Fraser Health.
Book a tour of Playbox.
Come see the gym, the rooms and the team. Tours take 20 minutes, and kids are welcome.