Preschool and Out of School Care
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 where children of various cultures and backgrounds share and learn about each other.
2023/2024 School Year public registration date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Current School Year - 2022/2023
Parent Information Package 2022-2023
Registration is ongoing. Contact Anne-Marie at 604-238-8385 or Anne-Marie.Olmstead-Wilcox@richmond.ca for more information.
The term is September 12, 2022 to June 20, 2023 with winter and spring break vacation. For all licensed preschools, children must turn three years old by December 31, 2022.
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.
2022/2023 School Year Preschool Classes
Kinderfun (Morning and Afternoon)
Children participate in a variety of activities that promote socialization through language, songs and art.
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00-11:30am $207.55 monthly
Tue/Thu: 9:00-11:30am $148.55 monthly
Mon/Wed/Fri: 12:30-3:00pm $207.55 monthly
Tue/Thu: 12:30-3:00pm $148.55 monthly
Little Explorers
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: 9:00-11:30am $141.10 monthly
Tue/Thu: 9:00-11:30am $151.50 monthly
Junior Kindergarten
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 $84.65 monthly
Tue/Thu: 11:30am-1:00pm $90.90 monthly
Out of School Care (OSC)
Cambie offers quality licensed school care 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.
Cambie Out of School Care provides after school care for Tomsett and Talmey students and before and after school care for McNeely students. 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 2-3
- Senior - Grades 4-7
2023/2024 School Year public registration date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Current School Year - 2022/2023
Registration is ongoing. Contact Julian at 604-238-8388 or email cambie@richmond.ca for more information.
Programs operate from 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.
After Care Only: $438.50/month
Before and After Care: $479.85/month