Preschool and Out of School Care
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.
Contact:
Preschool Coordinator: Anne-Marie Olmstead-Wilcox
Email Anne-Marie.Olmstead-Wilcox@richmond.ca
Term
The current preschool term is September 13, 2021 to June 17, 2022 with winter and spring break vacation.
Fees
Fees are due at the time of registration and may be paid by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque. A non-refundable $40 registration fee is applied when registering. Monthly post-dated payments for the remainder of the school year must be provided at time of registration.
For all licensed preschools, children must turn the required age by December 31, 2021.
2021/2022 School Year Preschool Registration
Kinderfun - Morning
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00-11:30am - $202.15 monthly
Tue/Thu: 9:00-11:30am - $139.35 monthly
Kinderfun - Afternoon
Mon/Wed/Fri: 12:30-3:00pm - $202.15 monthly
Little Explorers
Mon/Wed: 9:00-11:30am - $136.00 monthly
Little Explorers
Tue/Thu: 9:00-11:30am - $142.00 monthly
Junior Kindergarten
Mon/Wed: 11:30am-1:00pm - $81.60 monthly
Tue/Thu: 11:30am-1:00pm - $85.20 monthly
Contact Anne-Marie at 604-238-8385 or Anne-Marie.Olmstead-Wilcox@richmond.ca for more information and to register.
Information Package
Parent Information Package 2021-2022
2021/2022 School Year Registration and Schedules
Digital ballot forms will be available starting Monday, March 29, 2021 and will be accepted via email until 11:59pm Monday, April 5, 2021. A link to the digital ballot form will be published by 9:00am Monday, March 29 on Cambie Community Centre website.
Preschool Kinderfun - Licensed
Children participate in activities that promote socialization through language, songs and art.
| Age | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5yrs | M/W/F | 9:00-11:30am or 12:30-3:00pm |
| 3-5yrs | T/Th | 9:00-11:30am |
Preschool Little Explorers - Licensed
Children are introduced to concepts and social skills through various activities set up in the classroom and outdoors. The focus of Little Explorer is on sensory learning with a large outdoor component.
| Age | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5yrs | M/W | 9:00-11:30am |
| 3-5yrs | T/Th | 9:00-11:30am |
Junior Kindergarten
For children going to Kindergarten in September 2022, 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 students only.
Out of School Care
Cambie offers quality licensed school care to children in grades kindergarten to 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.
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 Break.
Summer Daycamps are also offered in July and August at an additional cost.
Contact
Child Development Coordinator: Amanda Lieu
Call 604-238-8388 or email Amanda.Lieu@richmond.ca for program inquiries
2020/2021 School Year Registration
Registration for the 2021/2022 will be by lottery ballot draw.
Digital ballot forms will be available starting Monday, March 29, 2021 and will be accepted via email until 11:59pm Monday, April 5, 2021. A link to the digital ballot form will be published by 11:00am Monday, March 29 on Cambie Community Centre website.
Before and After Care: $457.00 per month
After Care Only: $417.60 per month