Our Story

Why We Built Boogadee

Like many parents in BC, we discovered how challenging it can be to find childcare. When we found out we were expecting, we started reaching out to daycares right away — but the waitlists were long, responses were slow, and every centre had its own process.

It wasn't until a month before my wife returned to work that we finally found a spot. We were lucky — many families we knew weren't.

That experience inspired us to build Boogadee — a platform designed to make finding and managing childcare simpler for families, and to help providers focus more on care, not paperwork.

Built for Families and Providers

Boogadee serves both sides of the childcare experience — parents seeking the right environment for their children, and providers striving to reach more families efficiently.

Built for BC Parents

Discover licensed daycares across Vancouver, Burnaby, and beyond — all in one place.

Support for Providers

We help providers get discovered faster and simplify enrollment and communication.

Privacy First

We protect family and provider data every step of the way.

Our Mission

To empower families and childcare providers through a connected, easy-to-use platform that simplifies discovery, communication, and enrollment — giving parents peace of mind and helping providers thrive.

Our Vision

To build a community where finding quality childcare feels effortless, transparent, and trustworthy for everyone involved.

Core Values

These values guide how we build Boogadee and how we serve families and providers.

Family-Centered

Every feature we design starts with one question: "Would this make life easier for a parent?"

Trust & Safety

We protect your data with the highest security standards and verified childcare listings.

Innovation

We continuously improve our platform with real feedback from parents and providers.

Community

We believe strong childcare starts with strong local connections.

Meet Our Team

Boogadee is built by parents, educators, and technologists who care deeply about the future of childcare in BC.

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Ken Star
Founder & CEO

Former early childhood educator with 15+ years of experience in childcare management.

Based in Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦

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Kikuko A.
Co-Founder

Passionate about creating seamless experiences for families navigating childcare.

Based in Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦

Your Family's Privacy, Protected

Boogadee keeps your information safe using enterprise-grade encryption, secure data storage, and verified provider onboarding.

Data Encryption

End-to-end encryption protects all your personal information

Background Checks

Comprehensive verification for all childcare providers

Secure Storage

Your data is stored securely with enterprise-grade protection

24/7 Monitoring

Continuous monitoring ensures platform security and uptime

Join the Boogadee Community

Whether you're a parent looking for trusted childcare or a provider ready to reach more families — we're here to help you every step of the way.