Rothewood Academy White Rock

Rothewood Academy is an established daycare and preschool with a beautifully designed White Rock location inside Semiahmoo Mall. Founded in 2015, Rothewood emphasizes natural materials and connecting children with their environment. Classrooms are spacious with lots of natural light, natural wood furniture, and minimal plastic — creating a calm, enriching learning space.

Programs offered:

Infant and toddler care
Preschool program
Pre-Kindergarten program

Key features: Licensed facility, natural learning environments with wood furniture and materials, spacious classrooms with natural light, beautifully designed natural playgrounds, experienced ECE educators, focus on nature-based and child-led learning.

Areas served: White Rock, South Surrey, Semiahmoo, and surrounding communities.

A calm, nature-first alternative

Rothewood’s design philosophy — natural wood, soft light, minimal plastic — isn’t just aesthetic. Many educators believe calmer, less visually cluttered classrooms help young children focus and self-regulate, and it’s a distinctive point of difference among daycares on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. The location inside Semiahmoo Mall also means sheltered, convenient drop-offs and easy errands at pickup time.

Operating since 2015, Rothewood is a licensed facility regulated by Fraser Health. Families drawn to nature-based, child-led learning should book a tour to see the classrooms and playgrounds first-hand, and ask about availability for their child’s age group — infant and toddler rooms tend to fill earliest. Browse more daycares in Surrey & White Rock, BC on KidsServiceHub.

Choosing the right fit? Read our guide: How to Choose a Daycare in Surrey, BC