Preschool
If your child will be late or absent from preschool, please notify the front desk at 604-238-8080.
Registration for the 2018/2019 School Year
Registration is ongoing.
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, MC, 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, 2014 for four years old classes and December 31, 2015 for three year old classes..
Call Laura at 604-238-8088 for more information or to book a time to observe a preschool class.
2019/2020 Preschool Public Registration
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
The following are required at the time of registration:
( credit card information or 10 cheques post-dated August 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020)
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 or visit any community centre during facility hours.
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 | T/Th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $159/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 and times that work best for you.
| Age | Day | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | Monday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $76/month |
| 3-4 years | Monday | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | $101/month |
| 3-4 years | Tuesday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $90/month |
| 3-4 years | Tuesday | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | $121/month |
| 3-4 years | Wednesday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $90/month |
| 3-4 years | Wednesday | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | $121/month |
| 3-4 years | Thursday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $90/month |
| 3-4 years | Thursday | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | $121/month |
| 3-4 years | Friday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $88/month |
| 3-4 years | Friday | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | $117/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/month |
| 3-4 years | T | 9:00 am-1:00 pm | $110/month |
| 3-4 years | W | 9:00 am-1:00 pm | $110/month |
| 3-4 years | Th | 9:00 am-1:00 pm | $110/month |
| 3-4 years | F | 9:00 am-1:00 pm | $108/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 | 9:00 - 10:30 am | $50/month |
| 2 years | M | 9:15 - 11:15 am | $66/month |
| 2 years | M | 11:00 am -12:30 pm | $50/month |
| 2 years | T | 9:15 -11:15 am | $79/month |
| 2 years | W | 9:00 - 10:30 am | $59/month |
| 2 years | W | 9:15 - 11:15 am | $79/month |
| 2 years | W | 9:00 - 10:30 am | $59/month |
| 2 years | Th | 9:15 -11:15 am | $79/month |
| 2 years | F | 9:00 -10:30 am | $58/month |
| 2 years | F | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | $58/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.
