Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten
North Vancouver Recreation and Culture operates three preschools. Our focus is on preparing your kids for kindergarten in a positive learning environment that creates unforgettable memories and builds self-confidence and life skills. Each Preschool offers unique learning experiences and is led by highly qualified, licensed Early Childhood Educators.
NVRC Licensed Preschools
Our licensed preschools provide children 3-5 years old with opportunities for social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth preparing children for the kindergarten experience. Our Preschools provide a positive, caring play-based learning environment.
Each NVRC Preschool is taught by a qualified Early Childhood Educator with a staff to child ratio of 1:10 and a limit of 20 children per class. 2020/2021 classes commence the week of September 8. Classes will follow the school schedule with breaks at Christmas and Spring Break. For more information, please call 604-987-7529.
Open Houses
Come and meet the teachers, explore the classroom, learn about the curriculum and have your questions answered.
Online registration for the 2020/2021 school year begins on February 8, 2020 at 9:00am.
Delbrook Preschool
851 West Queens Road
Open House: Saturday Jan 18, 11:00-12:30pm
For inquires please call 604.983.6326
Lonsdale Preschool
125 East 23rd Street
Open House: Saturday Jan 18 & Saturday, Feb 8, 10:00-11:30am
For inquires please call 604.983.6402
Sandpiper Preschool
3590 Mountain Highway
Open House: Wednesday Jan 29, 5:30-6:30pm
For inquires please call 604.983.6553
Preschool Registration
Registration for the 2019/2020 school year is ongoing and registrations are welcome until April 1, 2020. Registration for the 2020/2021 school year begins at 9:00am on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Children registering in the 3 year old program for the 2020/2021 school year must be toilet trained and be 3 years old by December 31, 2020.
In addition to monthly fees, there is a one-time extra fee for each child registered in the preschool to ensure that toys and equipment are replaced &/or upgraded annually. This fee is non-refundable and is paid at the time of registration.
Fee Chart
| 2.5 hour classes | 2019 / 2020 | 2020 / 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| M / W / F | $187.25 | $185.75 |
| T / Th / F | $196.00 | $194.50 |
| M / W | $122.50 | $121.50 |
| T / Th | $131.25 | $130.25 |
| F | $64.75 | $64.25 |
| 3 hour classes | 2019 / 2020 | 2020 / 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| M / W / F | $224.75 | $222.75 |
| T / Th | $157.50 | $156.25 |
