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Preschools

Community centre preschool programs are designed to develop the whole child intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. A positive and encouraging learning environment is provided where children of various cultures and backgrounds share and learn about each other.

In-person preschool registration is required at the facility requested. The following documents for each child is required when registering:

  • Birth Certificate
  • BC Care Card
  • Immunization record
  • Photo (required by some centres)

Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Road

Licensed Preschool

Preschool at Cambie Community Centre is designed to develop the whole child intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. A positive and encouraging learning environment is provided in which children of various cultures and backgrounds share and learn about each other.

Cambie Preschool Parent Information Package 2024-2025


Preschool 2024/2025 registration date Preschool registration for 2024/2025 is available online at richmond.ca/register starting on Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 8:00am. To enroll, use the Event ID # of the program found below. 
Preschool 2023/2024 registration Registration is ongoing. Contact the Preschool contact for more information. See contact information below.
Preschool Term and Ages September through June except on statutory holidays, public school breaks (winter and spring) and school Professional Development Days. For all preschools, children must be 3 years of age by Dec 31, 2024 to be eligible for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Preschool Fees A non-refundable $50 registration fee is due when registering. The year's fees are divided into 10 equal payments and may be paid by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque. Payments are due one month in advance, starting Aug 1 to May 1.

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year classes

Cambie Preschool has applied for the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative. If approved to opt in, monthly child care fee may be reduced by $95 a month.
Kinderfun
(Mornings and Afternoons 2.5 hours)
Children participate in a variety of activities that promote socialization through language, songs and art.
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00-11:30am
$216.75/month
Event ID #00287590

Tue/Thu: 9:00-11:30am
$155.15 month
Event ID #00287600

Mon/Wed/Fri: 12:30-3:00pm
$216.75/month
Event ID #00287591

Tue/Thu: 12:30-3:00pm
$155.15/month
Event ID #00307416
Little Explorers
(Mornings only 3 hours)
Children are introduced to concepts and social skills through various activities set up in the classroom and outdoors. The focus of Little Explorers is on sensory learning with a large outdoor component.
Mon/Wed: 9:00am-noon
$178.10/month
Event ID #00287607

Tue/Thu: 9:00am-noon
$194.05/month
Event ID #00287623
Junior Kindergarten - 4 years
(Available to children enrolled in Kinderfun or Little Explorers morning classes and combined for 9:00am to 1:00pm)
For children going to Kindergarten in September 2023, this preschool extension helps prepare children for a longer school day. Children bring lunches and pre-Kindergarten work is done after lunch. This program is for Kinderfun and Little Explorers morning students only.
Mon/Wed: 11:30am-1:00pm
$89.05/month
Event ID #00287648

Tue/Thu: 11:30am-1:00pm
$97.00/month
Event ID #00287647
Preschool contact Anne-Marie Olmstead-Wilcox
604-238-8385 or Anne-Marie.Olmstead-Wilcox@richmond.ca

City Centre - Lang Centre 8279 Saba Road

Licensed Preschool

Preschool at City Centre Community Centre runs 5 days a week from Monday to Friday. Our preschool combines child-led exploration and emergent curriculum inspired activities to enhance children’s development in all areas of growth (social interaction, physical activity, artistic expression and hands-on exploration). Our goal is for children to become independent, build self-esteem and acquire the skills to succeed in Kindergarten.

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year public registration date

Mon, Apr 8, 2024, 8:00am (online)

After April 8, registration must be done directly through the Preschool Coordinator.

Preschool 2023/2024 registration date Registration is ongoing.
Preschool Term and Ages September through June except on statutory holidays, public school breaks (winter and spring) and school Professional Development Days. For all preschools, children must be 3 years of age by Dec 31, 2024 to be eligible for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Preschool Fees A non-refundable $50 registration fee is due when registering. The year's fees are divided into 10 equal payments and may be paid by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque. Payments are due one month in advance, starting Aug 1 to May 1. Monthly fees will be finalized by end of April 2024.

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year classes

Circle of Friends Licensed Preschool

This program helps prepare children for Kindergarten.

City Centre Community Centre
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00am-12:30pm
Event ID #00312935

Tue/Thu: 9:00am-12:30pm
Event ID #00312936

Lang Centre
Mon/Wed/Fri: 1:00-4:00pm
Event ID #00312923

Tue/Thu: 1:00-4:00pm
Event ID #00312926

Time for Twos
For children born in 2020

This program is an introduction to group play and a variety of activities.

Lang Centre
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00-11:30am
Event ID #00312916

Tue/Thu: 9:00-11:30am
Event ID #00312918

Preschool contact

Kris Aquino, Preschool Coordinator
604-204-8572 / 604-233-8913 or Kris.Aquino@richmond.ca


Hamilton Community Centre 5140 Smith Street

Licensed Preschool

This program is designed to develop the whole child intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. Programs are based on the children's expressed interests and developmental needs and are planned on a week-to-week and/or month-to-month basis. We provide a variety of indoor activities for children to explore and investigate - including ones that address the diverse backgrounds of the children in our care, their families and our community. Emphasis is placed on learning through play and children having the freedom and opportunity to develop five developmental selves (social, emotional, physical, intellectual and creative) by engaging in experiences that are enriching, interesting and fun.
Hamilton Preschool flyer 2024-2025

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year public registration date Wed, Apr 3, 2024, 6:00pm
Preschool 2022/2023 registration Registration is ongoing.
Preschool Term and Ages

September through June except on statutory holidays, public school breaks (winter and spring) and school Professional Development Days. There are two teachers with each class of 20 students. For all preschools, children must be 3 years of age by December 31, 2024 to be eligible for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Preschool Fees A non-refundable $50 registration fee is due when registering. The year's fees are divided into 10 equal payments and may be paid by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque. Payments are due one month in advance starting August 1 to May 1.

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year classes

Preschool Rainbows and Unicorns - Licensed
For children born 2017-2019 (3-5 years)

A variety program that includes crafts, games and songs.

Children are not permitted to be registered for morning and afternoon sessions on the same day; however, children can be registered for multiple classes to make up 5 days a week.

Mon/Wed/Fri: 8:30am-12:30pm
$353.60/month
             
Tue/Thu: 8:30-11:00am
$161.50/month

Tue/Thu: 8:30am-12:30pm
$258.00/month

Preschool contact

Martinia Alcobia, Director of Child Care Services
604-204-8655 or Martinia.Alcobia@richmond.ca


South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road

Licensed Preschool

South Arm Community Centre offers two licensed preschools - Child's World Preschool and Preschool Parade. Both programs are play-based learning and designed to develop the whole child intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. Both preschools offer a licensed program that provides a safe and friendly transition between home and school. A diverse setting is offered in which children of various cultures and backgrounds can share and learn about each other. Teachers are qualified and experienced in Early Childhood Education and are certified in CPR and First Aid.

Children can be signed up for more than one preschool program, up to a maximum of five sessions per week and one session per day.
Licensed Preschool Programs 2024-2025

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year public registration date Tue, Apr 3, 2024
Preschool Term and Ages

September through June except on statutory holidays, public school breaks (winter and spring) and school Professional Development Days. For all preschools, children must be 3 years of age by December 31, 2024 to be eligible for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Preschool Fees

A non-refundable $50 registration fee is due when registering to secure a space(s). Fees are payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque at registration. Monthly post-dated payments for the remainder of the school year are accepted.

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year classes

Child's World Preschool - Licensed
This play-based learning environment is provided through interactive activities, games and crafts designed to foster a child's learning. Program runs September 2024 to June 2025. 

This preschool program participates in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) provided by the provincial government of British Columbia, The CCFRI has approved a maximum deduction of $4.75/day x total number of days in which a child is enrolled each month.  Therefore the total reduced monthly fee will fluctuate from month to month.

Birth Year 2020

Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00am-1:00pm
$350.20/month
Event ID #00312826

Birth Years 2020/2021
Tue/Thu: 9:00am-1:00pm
$251.60/month
Event ID #00312828


Preschool Parade - Licensed
This play-based learning environment is provided through interactive activities, games and crafts designed to foster a child's learning. Program runs September 2024 to June 2025.

This preschool program participates in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) provided by the provincial government of British Columbia, The CCFRI has approved a maximum deduction of $4.75/day x total number of days in which a child is enrolled each month.  Therefore the total reduced monthly fee will fluctuate from month to month.

Birth Year 2020

Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00am-noon
$262.65/month
Event ID #00312821

Birth Years 2020/2021
Tue/Thu: 9:00-11:30am
$157.25/month
Event ID #00312820

Preschool contact 604-238-8063 or Beth.Hume@richmond.ca

Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street

Licensed Preschool

Preschools at Richmond community facilities are designed to develop the whole child intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. A positive and encouraging learning environment is provided where children of various cultures and backgrounds share and learn about each other.
Pre-registration Request Form - Siblings of past participants 2024-2025 Steveston

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year public registration date Wed, Apr 3, 2024
Preschool 2023/2024 registration Registration is ongoing.
Preschool Term and Ages September through June except on statutory holidays, public school breaks (winter and spring) and school Professional Development Days. For all preschools, children must be 3 years of age by December 31, 2024 to be eligible for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Preschool Fees A non-refundable $50 registration fee is due when registering. The year's fees are divided into 10 equal payments and may be paid by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque. Monthly post-dated payments from the remainder of the school year are accepted. Monthly fees will be finalized by end of April 2024.

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year classes

Little Anchors Licensed (4 years)
Children whose birth year is 2020 are qualified to register in this play-based program. Participants can choose Mon/Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu up to five days.

Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00am-1:00pm
Event ID #00313045

Tue/Thu: 9:00am-1:00pm
Event ID #00313046

Rainbow Preschool Licensed (3 years)
Children whose birth year is 2021 are qualified to register in this play-based program. Participants can choose Mon/Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu up to five days.

Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:15am-12:45pm
Event ID #00313358

Tue/Thu: 9:15am-12:45pm
Event ID #00313359

Times for Twos
This program prepares children for preschool and builds on fine motor skills and emotional skills in this play-based and social program. Parents may or may not be required to attend. Children must be two years old by December 31, 2024. This program is for 2022 birth year and runs September 2024 to June 2025.

Note: Times for Twos is unlicensed*
Participants may register for all 5 days

Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:15-11:15am
Event ID #00311158

Tue/Thu: 9:15-11:15am
Event ID #00311163

Mon/Wed/Fri: 10:00am-12:00pm
Event ID #00313043

Tue/Thu: 10:00am-12:00pm 
Event ID #00313044

Website for more information https://stevestoncommunitysociety.com/get-involved/preschool-4-2/
Preschool contact Catherine Nevada
604-238-8088 or Catherine.Nevada@richmond.ca

Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue

Licensed Preschools

Thompson offers two preschools:

  • Rompers Preschool, 5151 Granville Avenue
  • Terra Nova Nature School, 2680 River Road
Preschool 2024/2025 School Year public registration date Rompers Preschool: Wed, Apr 3, 2024
Terra Nova Nature School Lottery:
Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 7:00am-noon
Preschool 2023/2024 registration Registration is ongoing.
Preschool Term and Ages September through June except on statutory holidays, public school breaks (winter and spring) and school Professional Development Days. For all preschools, children must be 3 years of age by December 31, 2024 to be eligible for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Preschool Fees A non-refundable $50 registration fee is due when registering. The year's fees are divided into 10 equal payments and may be paid by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque. Payments are due one month in advance, starting August 1 to May 1. 

Both Rompers Preschool and Terra Nova Nature School have been approved for the provincial Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI). This may reduce monthly preschool fees depending on the days of service that are offered each month. A monthly fee schedule with applied CCFRI rates will be provided upon registration.

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year classes Preschool Options

Thompson Community Centre offers two licensed preschools and a two year old program option. Refer to the links below for more information about preschool programs:
Rompers Preschool

Terra Nova Nature School

Website for more information Rompers Preschool:

thompsonearlylearning.com

Terra Nova Nature School:
terranovanatureschool.com

Preschool contact Rompers Preschool:
athymis@richmond.ca

Terra Nova Nature School
natureschool@richmond.ca


West Richmond Community Centre 9180 No. 1 Road

Licensed Preschool

West Richmond Preschool is a unique program for 2 to 5 year old children, which involves cooperative efforts between parents and staff as part of the preschool team.

This Reggio-inspired, play-based program provides children the opportunity to develop their skills in all areas. We believe children learn through interacting with others and experimenting with different mediums. Our environment allows children to explore the world around them in a safe and predictable setting. Children are encouraged to be independent, make choices and tap into their own style of learning. As children all learn differently, we strive to work with each child as an individual while guiding them to work responsibly in a group setting.

We recognize the diversity and uniqueness of each child and their family. We honour each child as a unique, competent and capable individual and we are committed to offering an environment they can explore, in collaborative ways, at their own speed.

Each classroom is a flexible and creative space, one that is free from the tight constraints of routine and over bearing structure; we strive to listen, observe and respond to children’s individual rhythms within our collective space. We value time, the journeys of learning and the pleasures of being together.

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year public registration date Thu, Apr 4, 2024, 10:00am (online)
Preschool 2023/2024 registration Registration is ongoing. Contact Keira.Simmons to register.
Preschool Term and Ages September through June except on statutory holidays, public school breaks (winter and spring) and school Professional Development Days.
Preschool Fees

A non-refundable $50 fee will be applied to each class in order to secure a space. The year's fees are divided into 10 equal payments and may be paid by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque. Payments are due one month in advance, starting August 1 to May 1.

Preschool 2024/2025 School Year classes

2 year old program

Birth Year 2022
Tue/Thu: 9:30-11:30am
$197.30/month
Event ID #00309371

3/4 year old program (3 hours)

Birth Year 2020/2021
Tue/Thu: 9:00am-noon
$193.80/month
Event ID #00309577

3/4 year old program (3 hours)

Birth Years 2020/2021
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00am-noon
$290.70/month
Event ID #00309593

3/4 year old program (4 hours) Birth Years 2020/2021

Tue/Thu: 9:30am-1:30pm
$258.40/month
Event ID #00309590

3/4 year old program
Out and About

Birth Years 2020/2021

Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:30am-1:30pm
$387.60/month
Event ID #00309595

Website for more information

www.westrichmondchildcare.org

Preschool contact Keira Simmons
604-238-8404 or Keira.Simmons@richmond.ca


Out of School Care (OSC)

Out of School Care programs are staffed by energetic and creative instructors who support children in a fun and nurturing environment. All programs adhere to government regulations and work closely with Richmond Health Services

OSC programs are available at Cambie, Hamilton, South Arm and West Richmond community centres. The Community Associations delivering programs in these facilities hire coordinators to deliver quality licensed school age care for children aged 5 to 12 years.

Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Road

Out of School Care (OSC)

Quality licensed school care is offered to children in kindergarten through Grade 7. The Out of School Care program is staffed by energetic, creative instructors who support children in a fun and nurturing environment. All programs adhere to government regulations and work closely with Richmond Health Services.

Schools we service include Tomsett, Mitchell and McNeely. Transportation from all schools is provided as well as an afternoon snack.

All daily activities are age appropriate and created based on the individual group of children. Staff take into account the children's interests and abilities.

The OSC program is split into three age groups:
  • Junior - Kindergarten-Grade 1
  • Middle - Grades 1-2
  • Senior - Grades 3-7
Out of School Care 2024/2025 registration

Wed, Apr 3, 2024 (by lottery)
Cambie OSC Lottery Form link (available Mar 27-Apr 2, 2024)

Out of School Care 2023/2024 registration date Registration is ongoing. Contact the Out of School contact for more information. See contact information below.
Out of School Care Term September through June, Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 8:45am (Before Care) and school dismissal to 6:00pm (After Care) including Pro-D Days, winter and spring breaks. Summer Daycamps are also offered in July and August at an additional cost.
Out of School Care Fees

After Care Only: $465.20/month
Before and After Care: $508.65/month

Out of School Care Contact Julian Hui
604-238-8388 or Julian.Hui@richmond.ca

Hamilton Community Centre 5140 Smith Street

Out of School Care (OSC)

Hamilton's School Age Care programs offer quality licensed school age care for children five to 12 years old. The staff team is energetic and creative and support children in a fun and nurturing environment. All programs adhere to licensing regulations and instructors work closely with Richmond Health Services.
Hamilton Out of School Care flyer 2024-2025

Out of School Care 2024/2025 School Year public registration date  Wed, Apr 3, 2024, 6:00pm
Out of School Care 2023/2024 registration Registration is ongoing.
Out of School Care Term and Ages

Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 8:45am and 2:45 to 6:00pm September to June, except on statutory holidays and up to two professional days.

Daycamp care is also offered during seasonal school breaks in December and March.

Hamilton's Out of School care provides care for students from Hamilton Elementary School. The Before Care program includes breakfast and the After Care program includes an afternoon snack and childcare on Professional Development Days, early dismissal days and during winter and spring break.

Kindergarten-Grade 7

Out of School Care Fees

Before Care Only: $225.15/month
Mon-Fri: 7:00-8:45am

After Care Only: $465.20/month
Mon-Fri: 2:45-6:00pm

Before and After Care: $508.65/month
Mon-Fri: 7:00-8:45am and 2:45-6:00pm

Website for more information https://hamiltonchildcare.org/
Out of School Care Contact Martinia Alcobia, Director of Child Care Services
604-238-8388 or Martinia.Alcobia@richmond.ca.

South Arm Centre 8880 Williams Road

Out of School Care (OSC)

Out of School Care staff are energetic and creative and support children in a fun and nurturing environment. All programs adhere to government regulations and staff work closely with Richmond Health Services.

South Arm’s OSC provides care for children in Kindergarten to Grade 7 who attend Howard DeBeck, James Whiteside, Walter Lee and William Bridge Elementary. Junior OSC (Kindergarten-Grade 2) is located at South Arm Community Hall and Senior OSC (Grades 3-7) is located at South Arm Community Centre.


Out of School Care 2024/2025 registration date Lottery Ballot Submissions: Mar 25-Apr 7, 2024
Lottery Ballot Form
Lottery Draw: Tue, Apr 9, 2024
Out of School Care School Year Term

September through June, Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 8:45am (Before Care) and school dismissal to 6:00pm (After Care) including winter and spring breaks and Professional Development Days. Summer daycamps are also offered in July and August at an additional cost.

Out of School Care Fees

Morning Care (AM) only: $225.15/month
Afternoon Care (PM) only: $465.20/month
Before and After (AM/PM) Care: $508.65/month

Out of School Care Contact Alex Ngai
604-238-8078 or Alex.Ngai@richmond.ca

West Richmond Community Centre 9180 No. 1 Road

Out of School Care (OSC) - 5-12 years

OSC staff are energetic and creative and support children in a fun and nurturing environment. All programs adhere to government regulations and staff work closely with Richmond Health Services.

West Richmond's OSC provides care for students from Gilmore, Dixon and Quilchena schools. The program includes breakfast, an afternoon snack, coverage on professional and early dismissal days and during winter and spring break, and transportation to and from school.

Junior OSC (Kindergarten-Grade 2) is located at West Richmond Community Centre and offers age appropriate activities that emphasize the transition to the older Senior OSC (Grades 3-7) located at Gilmore Elementary School.


Out of School Care 2024/2025 School Year public registration date

Lottery Ballot Submissions: Mar 25-Apr 7, 2024
Lottery Ballot Form

Lottery Draw: Tue, Apr 9, 2024

Out of School Care Term September through June, Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 8:45am (Before Care) and school dismissal to 6:00pm (After Care) including Pro-D Days, winter and spring breaks. Summer Daycamps are also offered in July and August at an additional cost.
Out of School Care Fees After Care Only: $465.20/month
Before and After Care: $508.65/month
Website for more information www.westrichmondchildcare.org/
Out of School Care Contact Dustin Ng
604-238-8415 or Dustin.Ng@richmond.ca