Newton is Mini Minds Childcare’s home neighbourhood — and one of Surrey’s most family-dense, most culturally diverse areas. This comprehensive guide covers licensed childcare in Newton and South Surrey for 2026: where we are, who we serve, what our programs offer, and how Surrey BC families can access financial support.
About Newton, Surrey BC — Childcare Context
Newton is bounded roughly by Scott Road/64 Ave to the north, 128 Street to the west, Cloverdale to the east, and the Serpentine River to the south. With one of Surrey’s highest concentrations of South Asian, Southeast Asian, and immigrant families, Newton reflects Surrey’s true demographic diversity. It’s also one of Surrey’s most competitive neighbourhoods for licensed infant and toddler care — demand consistently exceeds supply at quality centres.
Mini Minds Childcare is located at #107 & #109, 19228 96 Avenue, Newton, Surrey BC V4N 4C1 — directly on the 96 Avenue corridor, within 10–15 minutes of Surrey Memorial Hospital, Scott Road SkyTrain station, and the King George Blvd and 192 Street commute routes.
Mini Minds Childcare — Newton Surrey BC Programs
- Infant Care (6 weeks – 18 months): MCFD-licensed, 1:4 educator ratio, ECE-certified primary caregivers, individual sleep and feeding schedules, daily parent communication. Spots fill early — contact us during pregnancy.
- Toddler Program (18 months – 3 years): Language-rich environment, structured daily routine, outdoor play every day, potty training support, positive guidance from ECE-certified educators.
- Preschool Program (3 – 5 years): BC Early Learning Framework alignment, kindergarten readiness focus, play-based inquiry, pre-literacy and numeracy woven into daily programming.
All programs: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm, year-round including summer. BC Child Care Subsidy (CCSS) accepted.
Families Mini Minds Serves Across Surrey BC
Our Newton location is the natural childcare stop for families across Surrey BC:
- Newton residents — walking or very short drive from most Newton addresses
- Surrey Memorial Hospital staff — day-shift healthcare workers on 96 Ave
- Surrey Central / Whalley families — 10–12 minutes south on 192 St
- Fleetwood and Guildford families — east on 96 Ave
- South Surrey, White Rock, Morgan Heights families — northbound commuters via King George Blvd
- Cloverdale families — westbound on 96 Ave toward the SkyTrain
- South Asian, East Asian, and newcomer families — Newton is Surrey’s most culturally diverse neighbourhood. We serve families from all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
BC Child Care Subsidy — Newton Surrey BC
Mini Minds Childcare participates in BC’s Child Care Subsidy (CCSS). Income-qualifying Surrey BC families — including Newton, Cloverdale, Fleetwood, and South Surrey residents — can apply for monthly subsidy applied directly to their Mini Minds invoice. See our BC Child Care Subsidy guide for 2026 income thresholds and application steps.
How to Enroll at Mini Minds Childcare, Newton
- Step 1: Contact us to check current availability for your child’s age group and target start date.
- Step 2: Book a tour — see the infant, toddler, or preschool room your child will be in. Meet the educators. Ask your questions.
- Step 3: Complete enrollment paperwork and secure your spot with a deposit.
- Step 4: Apply for CCSS (if eligible) before your child’s start date — processing takes 2–6 weeks.
- Step 5: Begin the gradual transition plan — we work with each family individually to make the start day as smooth as possible.
Contact Mini Minds Childcare Newton today — check availability for your child →