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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: rebecca.hachey@vancouver.ca or 604-257-3061 ext 1
  • Our House Preschool Phone: 604-707-0311
Preschool Classes

Our House Preschool 2025 – 2026 Registration Info

Public Registration is OPEN online by clicking HERE

 

IMPORTANT Class Change in Progress:  Please note that this year we are in the process of transitioning our 9am start 3hr classes to 6hr classes.  We hope this will be effective for September, but timelines may be later as they are based on inspections, occupancy permits and licensing.  Once this is approved these classes (in 2nd table below) will convert immediately to 6hr classes from 8am -2pm.  Please see details below.

Proposed 6 hour classes and info below: 

What is happening?  Why are these classes advertised as 3hours?

We are in process of applying for a childcare licensed change so we can offer longer hours of care.  Under our current license these classes are 3hrs (activity numbers 562721 and 562725).   When the new license is approved (could be anytime between Sept 2025 and June 2026), we have to make that change immediately to 6 hours of care.  Anyone registered in the 9am – 12pm classes above would be affected by increased hours of care and different fees.

6hr Class Fees and Fee Reduction:  We cannot apply for fee reduction until we have a license. This could take few months for approval.  Families would be responsible for unreduced fees until this was approved, and we could apply the fee reduction. Fee reduction should be backdated to start of program but is not guaranteed.

 

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. The fees listed are the parent fees after the CCFRI has been applied.

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.

Families with Barriers:

MPCCA is pleased to offer priority registration for families with barriers.

Please read our policy here: MPCCA Registration – Priority for Families With Barriers Policy 2025

Registration Dates and How to Register
Email rebecca.hachey@vancouver.ca to register or get more information.
 
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.

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

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

2  Year old Classes – must be born in 2023 (upcoming program year 2025-2026)

3 Year old Classes – must be born in 2022 (upcoming program year 2025-2026)

                    4 Year old Classes – must be born in 2021 (upcoming program year 2025-2026)

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.

Financial Assistance - ACCB and Bursary

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 Director rebecca.hachey@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

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 (2025):

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 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 30th 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 28th at 9:00am.

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