North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission

Philosophy

Our holistic approach and play based program fosters children’s physical, emotional, social, creative and intellectual growth. It helps build a sense of wellbeing, belonging, and social responsibility. Based on children’s interests and curiosity for learning, activities encourage exploration and experimentation with a variety of materials. These experiences are designed to foster a deeper understanding of the world we live in. Come play with us in our welcoming and nurturing environment.

Handbook and enrollment forms

The NVRC licensed preschool handbook and enrollment forms are available here. The handbook provides important information regarding policies and procedures, and gives and overview on what to expect while attending an NVRC preschool.

Registration

Registration for the 2025/2026 school year begins at 9:00am on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Children registering in the 3 year old program must be toilet trained and be 3 years old by December 31, 2025. Classes run from September until June with the exception of winter and spring breaks, and all statutory holidays.

View the schedules below then register online or call 604-987-7529.

Registration for the 2024/2025 school year is ongoing. Children who turn three years old on or before June 20, 2025, and who are toilet-trained are invited to register for the 2024/2025 program. Call 604-987-7529 to register.

Location: Delbrook Community Recreation Centre

Schedule & fees

Classes follow the school calendar with closures for winter and spring break. Gradual entry schedules will be sent to participants in August.

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Age	Days	Time	2024 / 2025 Monthly Fees
3 years	Tu / Th	9:00 - 11:30am	$114
3 & 4 years	M / W / F	12:30 - 3:30pm	$203.50
3 & 4 years	Tu / Th	12:30 - 3:30pm	$144
4 years	M / W / F	9:00am - 12:00pm	$203.50

Michelle Hicks

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Michelle has been working alongside children for over fifteen years. She started out as a nanny on the North Shore, then her passion for caring for children and early childhood lead her to attain both her ECE and IT certifications at Capilano University.

She has been in the field ever since passionately caring for children of all ages and truly values being a part of the classroom environment where she’s able to help care and guide children as best she can.

Banafsheh (Bany) Gamini

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Banafsheh (Bany) Gamini has a bachelor in Computer Engineering back in her homeland. When she immigrated to Canada in 2006, she pursued her passion in child care and education. She obtained her certificate in Early Childhood Education and Infant/Toddler. She has since been working in various preschools for over 13 years. She then opened her own Infant/Toddler group daycare on the North Shore. As a mother of three, her philosophy is to build strong relationships with children through supporting their social, emotional, and cognitive development as well as respecting each child’s individuality. She believes in nurturing the wants and needs of children through meaningful play. Presently, as a Delbrook Preschool teacher, she is determined in providing the highest quality level of care to children and their families.

Rio Coupal

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Rio Coupal has worked with North Vancouver Recreation and Culture since 2007 and was the first in North Vancouver to establish a Kid’s Yoga program. Rio is still an active yoga instructor with the city and now has classes for all age groups. Rio loves children and expanded her work with North Vancouver Recreation to include preschool and different needs teaching. She has a kind heart to little ones and is mindful of those who may need extra help communicating. Rio truly enjoys helping children channel their imagination and creative energies.

Daksha Raniga

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Daksha Raniga studied NNEB (ECE) in Nottingham, UK. She is a mother of 3: an 18 year-old, 14 year-old, and an 8 year old. She has been teaching with us for over 4 years. Daksha believes that the preschool must be fun, educational, and engaging. Daksha loves not only the way she can inspire and teach children, but also the way that they too can teach her. The Delbrook program is based on play. Not to mention that basic life skills can be taught through activity, as learning is happening all the time. Therefore, her goal is to make the Delbrook program safe, positive, and nurturing as each child is unique with different interests, backgrounds and development stages. Outside of her preschool she enjoys hiking, yoga, and cooking
We require written notice before the first of the month, one month prior to withdrawal from the program. Failure to give the appropriate amount of notice will result in being charged for an additional month. Withdrawals are not permitted for the months of December, March, May and June. A one time non-refundable admin fee of $30 is applied at the time of registration.

Should you withdraw and then re-register your child for preschool, you will be charged an additional admin fee at the time of re-registration. There is no penalty or additional admin fee for transferring your child to a different class at the same preschool. Our licensed preschool refund and withdrawal policy applies to students leaving one NVRC preschool and registering at another NVRC preschool location.