When Amy Sabharwal speaks about her work, one thing is clear. This is not just a business. It is a calling.
Her journey in childcare began in 2006, the same year she completed her Early Childhood Education diploma. Armed with formal training and a deep love for children, she stepped into the field determined to create environments where young minds could feel safe, supported, and inspired. As a mother herself, Sabharwal understood the quiet fears parents carry when they drop their children off each morning. That understanding became the foundation of everything she built.
In 2005, she opened Wonder Corner Childcare Center in Surrey, welcoming children from six months to five years old into a nurturing, home-like setting. Two years later came Toybox Early Childhood Center, serving children from 29 months up to 12 years. Growing With Smiles Childhood Center opened in Aldergrove in 2020, offering care from 29 months to 10 years. Most recently, she launched MavenHouse Daycare Centre, once again focusing on infants and preschoolers. Today, all four centers are fully operational, thoughtfully managed, and trusted by families across the Lower Mainland. A fifth location is already in the works, with plans to open by 2027.
Amy’s leadership was shaped by challenge. In the early years, she had to overcome the misconception that childcare was simply babysitting. She worked tirelessly to demonstrate that licensed early learning centers require structure, policy, education, and professionalism. Expansion brought new pressures such as staffing, inspections, and financial risk. Each hurdle strengthened her resolve and sharpened her leadership style. She leads firmly, yet with compassion. Clear policies create safety. Empathy builds trust.
What truly sets her centers apart is the balance she strikes. Her philosophy is play-based and child-focused yet structured enough to ensure school readiness. There is no screen time. Instead, children engage in hands-on activities that build social, emotional, and problem-solving skills. For those not enrolled in preschool elsewhere, her programs incorporate foundational math, English, and phonics so they enter kindergarten confident and prepared.
Amy is meticulous when it comes to hiring. Every educator meets licensing requirements, and she looks beyond credentials to find individuals who genuinely care. She believes parents are placing their hearts in her hands each day. That trust is sacred.
For Amy, success is not measured only by growth. It is seen in a shy child finding their voice, in parents leaving with peace of mind, and in a team that feels valued and supported. Through every center she opens, she is shaping more than young learners. She is building foundations for life.
Address: 19330 Fairway Dr, Surrey, BC V3S 0B7
Phone: (604) 512-0406
Website: www.mavenhousechildcare.com
Email: mavenhouse24@gmail.com
