Preschools & Out of School Care
Licensed School Year Child Care
Frequently Asked Questions - Licensed School Year Child Care
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.
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.
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 2025-2026
| Preschool 2025/2026 registration |
Public registration open online: After April 7, contact the Preschool Coordinator Anne-Marie to register. |
| 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, 2025 to be eligible for the 2025-2026 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 2025/2026 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 $95.00 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 2024/2025 fees: $216.75/month 2025/2026 fees: TBD #00395353 Tue/Thu: 9:00-11:30am 2024/2025 fees: $155.15 month 2025/2026 fees: TBD #00395356 Mon/Wed/Fri: 12:30-3:00pm 2024/2025 fees: $216.75/month 2025/2026 fees: TBD #00395354 Tue/Thu: 12:30-3:00pm 2024/2025 fees: $155.15/month 2025/2026 fees: TBD #00395357 |
| Little Explorers (Mornings only 3 hours) Children are introduced to concepts and social skills through various activities set up in the classroom and outdoors. Little Explorers focuses on sensory learning with a large outdoor component. |
Mon/Wed: 9:00am-noon 2024/2025 fees: $178.10/month 2025/2026 fees: TBD #00395359 Tue/Thu: 9:00am-noon 2024/2025 fees: $194.05/month 2025/2026 fees: TBD #00395360 |
| 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 2026, this preschool extension helps prepare children for a longer school day. Children bring lunch, 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 2024/2025 fees: $89.05/month 2025/2026 fees: TBD #00395362 Tue/Thu: 11:30am-1:00pm 2024/2025 fees: $97.00/month 2025/2026 fees: TBD #00395375 |
| 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 2025/2026 registration |
Public registration open online: To enroll, use the # of the program found below. After April 4, registration must be done directly through the Preschool Coordinator. |
| 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, 2025 to be eligible for the 2025-2026 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. City Centre Preschool will be participating in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative reducing the cost of preschool each month. The monthly fee varies depending on the number of days the program runs per month. |
Preschool 2025/2026 School Year classes
| Circle of Friends Licensed Preschool Helps prepare children for Kindergarten. |
City Centre Community Centre Tue/Thu: 1:15-4:15pm Lang Centre Tue/Thu: 9:00am-12:30pm The monthly fees above are set to change as City Centre Preschool will be participating in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) reducing the cost of preschool each month. The monthly fee varies depending on the number of days the program runs per month. Monthly rates will be forwarded to families once successfully registered. |
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Time for Twos An introduction to group play and a variety of activities. |
Lang Centre |
| Preschool contact |
Kris Aquino, Preschool Coordinator |
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
| Preschool 2025/2026 registration |
Public registration open online: |
| 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, 2025 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 2025/2026 School Year classes
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Preschool Rainbows and Unicorns - Licensed A variety program that includes crafts, games and songs. Children can be registered for multiple classes to make up 5 days a week. |
Mon/Wed/Fri: 8:30am-12:30pm |
| Preschool contact |
Martinia Alcobia, Director of Child Care Services |
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 2025/2026 registration |
Public registration open online: |
| 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, 2025 to be eligible for the 2025-2026 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
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Child's World Preschool - Licensed 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 |
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Preschool Parade - Licensed 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 Birth Years 2020/2021 |
| 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.
Registration request for siblings of past participants
| Time for Twos and Preschool 2025/2026 registration |
Public registration open online: |
| 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, 2025 to be eligible for the 2025-2026 School Year. |
| Preschool Fees | A $50 registration fee is due when registering and is refundable up to July 15, 2025. 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. |
Preschool 2025/2026 School Year classes
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Steveston Preschool (3-4 years) |
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00am-1:00pm Tue/Thu: 9:00am-1:00pm |
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Times for Twos Note: Times for Twos is unlicensed* |
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:15-11:15am Tue/Thu: 9:15-11:15am |
| 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 2025/2026 registration |
Public registration open online: Wed, Apr 2, 2025 |
| 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, 2025 to be eligible for the 2025-2026 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 2025/2026 School Year classes | Preschool Options
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| Website for more information | Rompers Preschool:
thompsonearlylearning.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 2025/2026 registration |
Public registration open online Open House Contact Keira.Simmons for more information. |
| 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 2025/2026 School Year classes
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2 year old program |
Birth Year 2023 |
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3/4 year old program (3 hours) |
Birth Years 2021/2022 |
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3/4 year old program (3 hours) |
Birth Years 2021/2022 |
| 3/4 year old program (4 hours) | Birth Years 2021/2022
Tue/Thu: 9:30am-1:30pm |
| Website for more information | |
| 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 2025/2026 registration | Cambie Community Centre OSC Waitlist 2025/2026 Lottery Draw: |
| 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 |
| 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
| Out of School Care 2025/2026 registration | Public registration open online: Wed, Apr 2, 2025 6:00pm |
| 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: $232.25/month After Care Only: $479.85/month Before and After Care: $524.65/month |
| Out of School Care Contact | Martinia Alcobia, Director of Child Care Services 604-204-8655 or Martinia.Alcobia@richmond.ca. |
South Arm Centre 8880 Williams Road
Out of School Care (OSC) - 5-12 years
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.
This program includes breakfast and an afternoon snack, coverage on professional and early dismissal days and during winter and spring break, and transportation to and from school.
| Out of School Care 2025/2026 registration |
Lottery Ballot Submission: Lottery Draw: |
| 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 Professional Development Days and 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: $479.85/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 2025/2026 registration |
Lottery Ballot Submission:
Lottery Draw: |
| 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: $479.85/month Before and After Care: $524.65/month |
| Website for more information | www.westrichmondchildcare.org/ |
| Out of School Care Contact | Dustin Ng 604-238-8415 or Dustin.Ng@richmond.ca |