Our House Preschool

• 123 West 16^th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Y 0B3 (16^th Avenue and Manitoba Street)
• Registration: israt.jahan@vancouver.ca or 604-257-3061 ext 2
• Our House Preschool Phone: 604-707-0311

• Credit Card for pre-authorized monthly payments
• June Security Deposit (1 month 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.

Please note that due to licensing regulations children cannot attend an AM and a PM Class on the same day. 

• Is there any registration fee?
  • No. We are no longer charging families registration fees. Families are only required to pay one month deposit during registration, which is used for the last month of care.
• Can I register my child in more than one class?
  • Yes you can register for more than one class.
  • Due to licensing regulations, children may not be registered in both AM and PM classes on the same day. For example, if a child is enrolled in the 3’s MW AM class, they cannot also attend the MWF PM class. However, families may register for two classes provided they are scheduled on separate days.
• 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

2  Year old Classes – must be born in 2024 (upcoming program year 2026-2027)

3 Year old Classes – must be born in 2023 (upcoming program year 2026-2027)

                    4 Year old Classes – must be born in 2022 (upcoming program year 2026-2027)

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.

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 – Israt.Jahan@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 March 2025

If you are interested in applying, or would like to submit an application please contact the Child Care Director rebecca.hachey@vancouver.ca

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:

A minimum of two month’s written notice is required to withdraw your child from any MPCCA program.  This notice must be sent to our Childcare Administrator at israt.jahan@vancouver.ca and received by the last calendar day, two months prior to the month you wish to withdraw your child. Your deposit will not be refunded if the required notice is not given.

Examples:

You wish to withdraw from any given month between September – April of the program year– the deadline to withdraw is the last calendar day, two months prior to when you want to withdraw.

1. You wish to withdraw from the program September, written notice must be given by June 30^th at 9:00am.
2. Withdrawals are not permitted for the months of May and June. If you wish for April to be your last month of care, notice must be received by February 28^th at 9:00am.

If you are in any doubt as to what your notice period should be, please contact our Administrator