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Our House Preschool
Offering Enriching Programs for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
At Our House we follow an emergent, play-based curriculum, and are guided by the BC Early Learning Framework (BC ELF). Through our practice, we aim to create an environment that represents all of our children, to facilitate learning opportunities that promote awe & wonder, and to embrace children’s natural curiosity about the world around them.
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Learning can be messy, and the learning journey doesn’t often happen in a straight line – we embrace this – and collaborate with the children, families and other team members to make sense of the world together in the ways that work for our children at the time.
Our House thrives on utilizing the BC Early Learning Framework. “By supporting the creation of rich, joyful early childhood spaces where children & adult’s ideas and miracles come together. Knowledge is co-constructed about learning and living in ways that are local, inclusive, ethical and democratic.” – BC Early Learning Framework 2019.
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Our House Preschool Location & Contact
- 123 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Y 0B3 (16th Avenue and Manitoba Street)
- Registration: Vera.Meza@vancouver.ca or 604-257-3061 ext 2
- Our House Preschool Phone: 604-707-0311
Preschool Classes
Preschool 2024 – 2025 Class Schedule & Registration
**Spaces still available in our 3 year old AM Classes & 3/4 PM Classes – Register now!!!**
ONLINE AT WWW.VANREC.CA OR IN PERSON AT MOUNT PLEASANT COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION FRONT DESK AND IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
CLICK HERE for Public Families PS 2024-2025 Registration Information!
*The above fees and class schedule are subject to change*
**Fees required at time of registration are $50.00 non-refundable registration fee Activity #503706 & Deposit (one month worth of fees applied to the last month)**
Updated Withdrawal Policy:
Please note that our withdrawal policy has been recently updated and is as follows:
A minimum of one month’s written notice is required to withdraw your child from any program. This notice must be sent to the Childcare Administrator and received by the last calendar day of the month prior to the month you wish to withdraw your child.
EXAMPLES:
- You wish to withdraw from a class for the start of the program year in September – the deadline for written notice is June 30, 2024 by 9:00am
- You wish to withdraw from any given month between October – March of our program year – the deadline to withdraw is the last calendar day of the month prior to when you want to withdraw. Ex: You wish to withdraw from the program in January, written notice must be given by November 30th 9:00am.
Please note that Withdrawals are not permitted for the months of May & June. If you wish for April to be your last month of care, notice must be received by March 31 9:00am.
Our House Preschool & the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative:
Effective September 2023, Our House Preschool has been participating in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative. Due to the application process, we are awaiting confirmation of our fees for our 2024-2025 program year. The fees listed above are subject to change and currently reflect the fee reduction we are hoping to be approved for. Once confirmation of approval is received, families will be contacted with adjusted rates if necessary.
Forms Return:
Please ensure that your contact and payment information on your www.vanrec.ca account are up to date to ensure you receive the documents and that your payment plan is appropriated to the credit card you would like to use for your monthly payments. If paying via cheque, contact the Childcare Administrator.
Registration Dates and How to Register
In order to register we require:
- Credit Card for pre-authorized monthly payments
- June Security Deposit (1 month fee)
- $50 non-refundable registration fee
City of Vancouver – Parks Board Account:
If you do not have an on-line account already you will need to set this up at least 48 hours before registration day. Please visit www.vanrec.ca to create an account. Please make yourself comfortable with the on-line registration process.
Forms, Policies & Procedures
Registration FAQ’s
- Is the $50 non-refundable registration fee required?
- Yes. When registering online there is a separate activity number for this fee. Please register for your desired class, then go back and register separately for this fee.
- Can I register my child in more than one class?
- Initial registration is for one class only.
- If there are spaces available after initial registration, we will offer the opportunity to register in a second class.
- Registration in more than one class is at the discretion of MPCCA.
- Please note, due to childcare licensing, your child cannot attend more than 4 hours per day.
- Age Restrictions
- Children must meet the correct age requirements listed. If your child does not meet the specific age requirement, we will withdraw your child from the program and issue a refund.
3 Year old Classes – must be born in 2021 (current program year 2024-2025)
4 Year old Classes – must be born in 2020 (current program year 2024-2025)
Our Qualified Educators
We are proud to have excellent Early Childhood Educators (ECE/IT/SN) who are certified by the BC government, meet Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulation and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate.
Qualified substitute staff are called in when teachers are away for reasons of illness or vacation
Child to staff rations are 10:1 as determined by Child Care Licensing.
Funding
Affordable Child Care Benefit
We encourage families who may benefit from financial support to apply for the Provincial Affordable Childcare Benefit. Factors such as income, family size and type of care will be considered when determining each individual’s funding allowance. Please visit the website for more information and to access the funding estimate calculator: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding/child-care-benefit .
If you are interested in applying, please reach out to the Child Care Administrator Vera Meza, at vera.meza@vancouver.ca
MPCCA Childcare Bursary Fund
Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association is thrilled to be able to offer a Bursary Fund to those that require financial support to attend childcare, or financial help to those whose child may need that bit of extra support to enable them to thrive in our care. Please see below for information regarding the application process and an application form.
MPCCA Child Care Bursary Fund Information 2023-2024
If you are interested in applying, or would like to submit an application please contact the Child Care Administrator, Vera Meza, at vera.meza@vancouver.ca
Inclusion Policy
Vision: Every child and family is unique and should have access to an inclusive and respectful child care experience.
Policy: MPCCA childcare programs embrace diversity and celebrate environments of acceptance, respect, understanding and inclusion. We commit to learn, understand and appreciate each person’s unique attributes. We value all the differences that make us individuals including race, ethnicity, culture, gender, neurodiversity, socioeconomic levels, range of abilities and physical and/or health care needs. We strongly believe inclusion is a fundamental human right for all and to create an inclusive space this requires nurturing educators with a background in inclusivity. Our educators support the unique abilities of each child to ensure they reach their highest potential. MPCCA works with BC Centre for Ability, PACE and other community partners to enhance our ability to support children of all abilities through training and consultation.
Withdrawal Policy
Updated Withdrawal Policy:
Please note that our withdrawal policy has been recently updated and is as follows:
A minimum of one month’s written notice is required to withdraw your child from any program. This notice must be sent to the Childcare Administrator and received by the last calendar day of the month prior to the month you wish to withdraw your child.
EXAMPLES:
- You wish to withdraw from a class for the start of the program year in September – the deadline for written notice is June 30, 2024 by 9:00am
- You wish to withdraw from any given month between October – March of our program year – the deadline to withdraw is the last calendar day of the month prior to when you want to withdraw. Ex: You wish to withdraw from the program in January, written notice must be given by November 30th 9:00am.
Please note that Withdrawals are not permitted for the months of May & June. If you wish for April to be your last month of care, notice must be received by March 31 9:00am.