Childcare Programs

Introduction:

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House OSC staff strives to provide a quality program that is fun!  OSC staff works with families to establish programs and routines that meet the needs of all children and their families.


Programs:

Kitsilano/Dunbar Kids’ Club is committed to providing a quality program that is fun!  Staff works with families to establish programs and routines that meet the needs of all children and their families.  We are currently following a child-oriented, play-based philosophy.  This program is designed for children between the ages of 5 to 12 years old.  We provide licensed morning & after school Kindercare program, early dismissal, and professional development daycare programming for 30 children.

For full program information, please view our program pamphlets:

Kitsilano Kids Club
2305 W. 7th Ave.
  Dunbar Kids Club
3776 W.28th Ave.


Program content includes:

  1. Crafts and creative play
  2. Imaginative play
  3. Cooperative and active games
  4. Cooking and science exploration
  5. Story telling and quiet reading
  6. Sensory activities
  7. Skating, swimming and other sports
  8. Neighbourhood parks and play area
  9. Out trips to child oriented activities and special events in the lower mainland

Each day children are dropped off and picked up to and from school. These schools include St. Augustines, Lord Tennyson, Immaculate Conception School and Queen Elizabeth Annex. Once at Kitsilano/Dunbar Kids’ Club, they will be provided with healthy, nutritional afternoon snacks on all regular program days. All children will bring their own lunch on professional days and during winter & spring break periods. Kindercare children will also bring their lunch daily.


Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Licensed Childminding

This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old. It is staffed by experienced & qualified Early Child Educators.

  • Stimulating activities for children
  • Safe, fun and educational
  • Children make friends
  • Helps children with school readiness
  • Free time for parents
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Friday
9:30am- 12:30pm

Cost:
$250/month (two days per week)
$125/month (one day per week)
+ refundable deposit
+ $10 family membership

Check out our new location at the Jericho Military Base at 4th and Highbury.

To register and for more information please call
Kira Froese
at 604-225-2520 ex.2709 or email lcm@kitshouse.org.

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Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Community Preschool
Help your children get ready for school.

We are still accepting enrolment for September 2008.

We are doing an emergent curriculum program. Although play-based, it is set on a model of children exploring, discovering & creating. There is a strong early literacy component as well as art, music, dance & games. Science & pre-math activities give each child a well-rounded experience. Document boards with photos & write ups share the child's day with parents.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Mornings from 9:30am-12:00pm

Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Afternoons from 1:30pm-4:00pm

Fees: $190.00 for 3 days of school

To receive more information or to enroll please contact Kitsilano Neighbourhood House. Ask for Lisa Paul; Director of Childcare, Family & Youth Programs @ 604 736 3588
Or email Lisa.

Located at the Jericho Military Family Resource Centre
4050 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver BC

View our poster

Contact:

Lisa Paul
Director of Childcare, Youth & Family Programs
2325 W. 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
604-736-3588
Email Lisa


Children Say:

“I feel safe.”  -Hamish

“I like staying here and play.  I like the toys.”  -Sean


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