Heartwood Family Collective acquires and operates exceptional early childhood education centres, bringing them into a shared platform built on operational excellence, thoughtful investment, and long-term stewardship. Each centre remains deeply connected to its community, preserving the identity, relationships, and trust families and educators have built over time.
As centres join Heartwood, they benefit from enhanced infrastructure, professional management, educator support systems, elevated nutrition standards, and refined curriculum frameworks. Our platform introduces the operational structure, governance, and resources that allow each brand to operate with greater strength, consistency, and long-term sustainability.
Heartwood’s model focuses on strengthening and scaling each centre within its community — expanding capacity, enhancing staffing and programming, and introducing specialized services that deepen the value delivered to families. This ensures continuity while unlocking the next stage of growth for each brand.
We believe early childhood education is essential social infrastructure. Through disciplined ownership and operational excellence, Heartwood is building a trusted network of centres designed to serve families, empower educators, and strengthen communities for generations to come.
Location 1: East Kelowna — 3770 Water Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4G2
Location 2: West Kelowna — 1680 Ross Rd #101, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 1L9
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Kelowna, British Columbia
For the Kids Daycare is a longstanding and highly respected early learning provider serving families in Kelowna, British Columbia, with over three decades of trusted operation. Founded on a belief that early childhood forms the foundation for lifelong growth, the centre delivers Reggio Emilia–inspired, play-based programs designed to foster confidence, curiosity, and emotional development within nurturing, thoughtfully designed environments.
Deeply trusted and loved by families across its community, For the Kids has earned a strong reputation for its experienced educators, supportive culture, and consistently high demand, with enrollment and waitlists reflecting the strength of its programs and relationships. As part of Heartwood Family Collective, the centre benefits from expanded operational support, enhanced educator resources, and long-term strategic investment, reinforcing its stability while enabling the brand to continue evolving and serving its community at the highest standard.
Location 1: Lloyd North — 5010 46th St, Lloydminster, AB T9V 1C0
Location 2: Lloyd South — 5129 Unit 4, 39th St, Lloydminster, AB T9V 2C5
Location 3: Lloyd East (Opening 2026) — 5501 51 Street, Lloydminster, AB T9V 0P9
Location 1, Location 2, Location 3, Location 4,(2 new centres coming)
Lloydminster, Alberta
Built on a philosophy that recognizes each child as an individual with unique abilities and developmental needs, Busy Bees has created nurturing environments where children develop confidence, emotional awareness, and foundational skills through supportive relationships and responsive programming. Widely regarded as one of the most trusted and sought-after early learning providers in its region, Busy Bees has earned deep loyalty from families, with enrollment demand and waitlists consistently exceeding capacity.
With a strong reputation and growing presence within its community, Busy Bees continues to expand its reach while preserving the culture and trust families value. Under Heartwood’s ownership, the centre is supported by enhanced infrastructure, educator support, and operational systems that strengthen its foundation and position the brand for continued growth and long-term impact
