Preschool and Out of School Care

Preschool
Preschool at Hamilton Community Centre 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 is planned on a week-to-week and/or month-to-month basis. We provide a variety of indoor activities for the children to explore and investigate - including ones that address the diverse back grounds 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 Community Centre Preschool Brochure 2020-2021

2020-2021 School Year
The school year is from September to June, except on statutory holidays, public school breaks (winter and spring) and two professional development days. There are two teachers with each class of 20 students. Children must be 3 years of age by December 31, 2020 to be eligible for the 2020-2021 School year.

Open Registration for the 2020/2021 preschool year is ongoing.

A $40 non-refundable fee will be applied to each class in order to secure a space.

Fees are due at the time of registration and may be paid by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque. An additional registration fee may be applied. Monthly post-dated payments for the remainder of the school year are accepted prior to the child's start date.

Please call the Director of Child Care Services for current, up to date information: Amanda Yipp at 604-204-8655 or email Amanda.Yipp@richmond.ca.

Preschool Rainbows and Unicorns - Licensed
A variety program that includes crafts, games and songs.

For programs below participants may not register for morning and afternoon sessions on the same day. Participants may register for multiple classes to make up 5 days a week.

Out of School Care
Hamilton's School Age Care programs offer quality licensed school age care for children 5-12 years. The staff team is energetic and creative and they support children in a fun and nurturing environment. All programs adhere to licensing regulations and instructors work closely with Richmond Health Services.

Out of School care operates Monday-Friday 7:00-8:45am and 2:45-6:00pm September to June, except on statutory holidays and up to two professional days. We offer day camp care during seasonal school breaks in December, March, July and August. Hamilton's Out of School care provides care for students from Hamilton Elementary School. Morning Care program includes breakfast.  After Care programs include an afternoon snack and childcare on professional days, early dismissal days and during winter and spring break.

 Hamilton Community Centre Out of school brochure 2020-2021

Please call the Director of Child Care Services for current, up to date information: Amanda Yipp at 604-204-8655 or email Amanda.Yipp@richmond.ca.