Preschool

2020/2021 Preschool Public Registration
Steveston Community Centre Preschool Registration will be a Lottery for School Year 2020-2021 (birth year 2016/2017) due to the community centre being closed.

• Digital ballot forms are available starting Monday, May 4, 2020 and accepted until 11:59 pm Sunday, May 10, 2020.
• Families of children who attain a space will be notified and given 24 hours to              respond.
• Any remaining ballots will be used to create a waitlist.

The following are required at the time of registration: 

• Birth Certificate
• $40 non-refundable
• Completed registration package & pre-authorized payment information (credit card information or 10 cheques post-dated August 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021) 

Important: 
Ensure that your child has an account with the City of Richmond set up prior to registration. If you don't have an account, call 604-276-4300.

Registration for the 2020/2021 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.

Registration for preschool must be in person. When registering, please bring your child's:

• Birth Certificate
• Care Card
• Immunization Record
• Current Photo

$40 dollar non-refundable deposit for registration per preschool.

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, 2016 for four years old classes and December 31, 2017 for three year old classes..

Call Laura at 604-238-8088 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	9:00 am - 1:00 pm	$309.65/month
3-4 years	T/Th	9:00 am - 12:00 pm	$163.95/month

Preschool - Steveston Explorers Licensed

Experience this outdoor approach to learning art, music, literature, language, social responsibility and diversity through an enriched emergent curriculum. This program allows for flexibility to accommodate your schedule by giving you the option to pick and to choose the days that work best for you. 

Age	Day	Time	Price
3-4 years	Monday	9:00 am - 12:00 pm	$88.20/month
3-4 years	Tuesday	9:00 am - 12:00 pm	$99.25/month
3-4 years	Wednesday	9:00 am - 12:00 pm	$96.50/month
3-4 years	Thursday	9:00 am - 12:00 pm	$99.25/month
3-4 years	Friday	9:00 am - 12:00 pm	$96.50/month

Preschool - Little Anchors Licensed
With a focus on fine arts, science, gardening, cooking and intergenerational programming, 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	9:00 am-1:00 pm	$97.15/month
3-4 years	T	9:00 am-1:00 pm	$109.30/month
3-4 years	W	9:00 am-1:00 pm	$106.25/month
3-4 years	Th	9:00 am-1:00 pm	$109.30/month
3-4 years	F	9:00 am-1:00 pm	$106.25/month

Times for Twos
This program prepares children for preschool. Parents may or may not be required to attend. Parent duty days are mandatory. Please note: Times for Twos is unlicensed*.

Age	Days	Time	Price
2 years	M	9:15 - 11:15 am	$71.60/month
2 years	T	9:15 -11:15 am	$80.55/month
2 years	W	9:15 - 11:15 am	$78.35/month
2 years	Th	9:15 -11:15 am	$80.55/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.