Mini Minds Childcare is located in Newton, Surrey BC — at #107 & #109, 19228 96 Ave, just off 192nd Street. Newton is one of Surrey’s most family-dense neighbourhoods, and one of the most competitive areas for licensed daycare spots. This guide covers everything Newton families need to know about childcare in 2026 — licensing, waitlists, programs, and financial support.
Newton Surrey BC Childcare: What Families Are Looking For
Newton is bounded roughly by 64 Ave/Scott Road to the north, 128 St to the west, 152 St to the east, and the Serpentine River to the south. The neighbourhood has a large South Asian community, a mix of single-family homes and townhouse developments, and strong demand for licensed childcare particularly for infants and toddlers. The most common searches from Newton families are: licensed infant care (0–18 months), licensed toddler care (18 months–3 years), licensed preschool (3–5 years), and full-day programs for working parents. Mini Minds Childcare serves all four age groups under MCFD licence at our Newton facility.
Mini Minds Childcare — Newton’s MCFD-Licensed Centre
Mini Minds Childcare at 19228 96 Ave is one of Newton’s established MCFD-licensed group childcare centres. We operate licensed programs for infants (0–18 months), toddlers (18 months–3 years), and preschool-age children (3–5 years). All educators hold BC ECE certification. Our full-day programs run from 7:30am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday, year-round. We are conveniently located near Scott Road SkyTrain station and major bus routes on 96 Ave and 192 St — making Mini Minds accessible for Newton families commuting to Surrey Central, downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, and beyond.
Newton Daycare Waitlists 2026
Licensed childcare spots in Newton have consistent wait times — particularly for infant and toddler spaces. Families who register early typically have more options. Best practice for Newton families: contact licensed centres including Mini Minds by month 3–4 of pregnancy (or as soon as care is needed); visit 2–3 centres for tours; and secure a position before BC maternity/parental leave ends. Parental leave in BC is up to 18 months, but licensed spots for infants fill faster than toddler or preschool spaces. Contact Mini Minds today to check current Newton infant and toddler availability →
BC Child Care Subsidy in Newton Surrey BC
As an MCFD-licensed centre, Mini Minds qualifies for BC’s Child Care Subsidy (CCSS). Newton families with qualifying household incomes can apply for CCSS to reduce monthly childcare costs. The subsidy is income-tested and applied directly to your Mini Minds invoice — reducing your net monthly cost. See our CCSS Guide for income thresholds and how to apply. For families with lower incomes, CCSS can provide meaningful monthly support making quality licensed care accessible.
How to Choose the Right Newton Daycare
When evaluating Newton childcare centres, verify: MCFD licence status (check BC Community Care Facilities Registry); ECE certification for all educators; staff-to-child ratios (BC minimums: 1:4 infant, 1:4 toddler, 1:8 preschool — quality centres often exceed these); physical space and outdoor area; curriculum and daily program structure; and communication practices. Use our 40-Question Tour Checklist to evaluate any Newton centre systematically.