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2021/2022 Preschool Public Registration
Opens Wednesday, April 14 at 10:00am
The school year is from September to June, with the exception of statutory holidays, public school breaks and two professional development days.

Visit the Program Registration page to browse and register online.

A $40.00 non-refundable fee will be applied to each class in order to secure a spot.

A Parent Package will be emailed shortly after online registration. Packages must be completed and returned within one week in order to complete the registration. 

Call or email Laura Kump, Preschool Coordinator at 604-238-8088 or laura.kump@richmond.ca for more information. 

Siblings of Past Participants - 2021/2022 School Year Registration
Complete form and email by Friday, March 12, 2021

PDF Document Siblings of Past Participants Registration Form

Registrations are now being taken for siblings of past participants for the 2021/2022 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by December 31, 2021 in order to register. Download and complete the PDF form and email to laura.kump@richmond.ca by March 12, 2021.

Call or email Laura Kump, Preschool Coordinator at 604-238-8088 for more information.

Registration for the 2021/2022 School Year
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.

The preschool term is from September to June with a winter and spring break vacation.

Fees payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cheque are due at registration. An additional registration fee may be applied. Monthly post-dated payments for the remainder of the school year are accepted.

For all licensed preschools, children must turn the appropriate age by December 31 of the current year. 

Call or email Laura Kump, Preschool Coordinator at 604-238-8088 or laura.kump@richmond.ca for more information.

Preschool - Rainbow Licensed
This program provides an introduction to a variety of languages and cultures through a variety of fun, educational, theme-based activities that reflect our diverse community.

Age Days Time  Price
3-4 years M/W/F 9:00am-1:00pm $323.40/month
3-4 years  T/Th 9:00am-12:00 pm $167.20/month

Preschool - Steveston Explorers Licensed
Experience this outdoor approach to learning art, music, literature, language, social responsibility and diversity through an enriched emergent curriculum. 

Age Day Time Price 
3-4 years M/W 9:15am-12:15pm $203.00/month
3-4 years T/Th 9:15am-12:00 pm $286.85/month

Preschool - Little Anchors Licensed
With a focus on fine arts, science, gardening, intergenerational programming, and yoga and music movements, this program allows for flexibility to accommodate your schedule by giving you the option to pick and choose the days that work best for you. A minimum of two days registration is required.

Age Days Time Price 
3-4 years M     9:00am-1:00pm $97.35/month 
3-4 years T 9:00am-1:00pm $113.05/month
3-4 years W 9:00am-1:00pm $113.05/month
3-4 years Th 9:00am-1:00pm $109.90/month
3-4 years F 9:00am-1:00pm $109.90/month

Times for Twos
This program prepares children for preschool. Parents may or may not be required to attend. Build on fine motor skills and emotional skills in this play-based and social program designed and led by qualified Early Childhood Educators. Children must be two years old by December 31 of current year. Please note: Times for Twos is unlicensed*.

Age Days Time  Price
2 years M 9:15-11:15am $71.80/month
2 years T 9:15-11:15am $83.40/month 
2 years W 9:15-11:15am $83.40/month
2 years Th 9:15-11:15am $81.05/month

*An unlicensed program means that it is unable to provide Ministry of Children support programs and grants and is not monitored by the Health Department. Our standard of care however is similar, if not the same, as our licensed programs.