Child Care

What We Do

Our child care programs encourage and support the potential of children through an environment that provides optimal social and emotional growth, as well as physical, creative and intellectual skills.

Our wide range of age-appropriate activities and opportunities promote confidence and success. Each day includes a variety of activities such as creative arts and crafts, music and movement, literacy skills, drama, indoor/outdoor play for fine and gross motor development, community outings (walks, library trips, etc.), all with a focus on early learning with plenty of time for free play and friendship. 

You will need to complete a waitlist application form to be added to our waiting lists (see below). Part-time spaces may be available. Costs may change. Parents are encouraged to apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit, which can be applied toward the child care fee (application available at http://bit.ly/BCACCB or at the reception desk).

For more information, call our Enrollment Manager at 604-435-0323 ext. 288.

Apply for Child Care

Thank you for your inquiry into the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Child Care Programs.

All child care programs require a waitlist application form.

Completed forms can be emailed to collingwoodchildcare@cnh.bc.ca or mailed to:

Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce St
Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9

Program Descriptions

Child care programs offered by CNH take place at multiple locations in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood.

Infants & Toddler

$10-a-Day Child Care BC Program

Highly qualified early childhood educators with infant/toddler certification and many years of experience. This program provides a warm, safe and nurturing environment where infants thrive and parents can relax knowing their child is very well cared for during the day. We offer outside walks every day with stimulating toys and activities in the program, nutritious daily snacks and a lunch program.

We offer care Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 6 pm. Part-time spaces may also be available.

Locations:

  • Collingwood Infant Centre
    5288 Joyce St — Licensed to care for 12 children
  • Collingwood Toddler Centre
    5288 Joyce St — Licensed to care for 12 children
  • Terry Tayler Toddler Centre
    2355 East 30th Ave — Licensed to care for 12 children

Early Learning & Care

$10-a-Day Child Care BC Program

All our programs use the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to learning and we believe children are creators with the potential to create exciting new things. We believe active involvement between children, parents, educators and community is essential in learning. Our programs are creative and resourceful and include time for free play, activities, outdoor play twice a day, a lunch program, nutritious snacks and circle times based on the interests of the children.

We offer care Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 6 pm. Part-time spaces may also be available.

Locations:

  • Collingwood Early Learning and Care
    5288 Joyce St — Licensed to care for 25 children
  • Duke Street Early Learning and Care
    2708 Duke St — Licensed to care for 32 children
  • Sarah House Early Learning and Care
    5729 Wales St — Licensed to care for 25 children
  • Terry Tayler Early Learning and Care
    2355 East 30th Ave — Licensed to care for 25 children

Preschool

$10-a-Day Child Care BC Program

Preschool programs are staffed by qualified Early Childhood Educators who provide support for each child’s unique development, self-awareness, ability and pride in accomplishments. Many activities are available including open art areas and a variety of materials which gives each child an opportunity to use their imagination and learn through play to create wonders. Playground and gym time too. Snack included. We offer 2, 3 or 5 sessions per week.

Locations:

  • Collingwood Preschool Program
    5288 Joyce Street — Licensed to care for 20 children
    Morning class 9 am – 12 pm
    Afternoon class 1:15 – 4:15 pm

School Age

Our School Age Child Care Programs provide fun, safe, stimulating and caring environments that helps children learn through many activities including arts, crafts, music, games, cooking, sports and field trips. A variety of activities are provided and based on the needs and interests of the children.

We offer care Monday-Friday, 7:30 – 9 am and 3 – 6 pm. We offer full day care on school professional days, Spring and Winter Break and a summer camp model during July and August.

Locations:

  • Collingwood School Age Child Care Centre
    Serves Collingwood Neighbourhood School— Licensed to care for 24 children
  • Graham Bruce School Age Child Care Centre
    Serves Graham Bruce Elementary School — Licensed to care for 30 children
  • Grenfell School Age Child Care Centre
    Serves Grenfell Elementary School — Licensed to care for 34 children
  • Norquay School Age Child Care Centre
    Serves Norquay Elementary School — Licensed to care for 58 children
  • Renfrew School Age Child Care Centre
    Serves Renfrew Elementary School — Licensed to care for 60 children

Monthly Fee Schedule

$10 a Day Child Care BC Programs

  • Collingwood Infant and Toddler (3-36 months)
  • Terry Tayler Toddler Program (18-36 months)
  • Early Learning and Care Centres (Collingwood, Sarah House, Duke St, and Terry Tayler (3-5 year old)
  • Collingwood Preschool Program

Full-time: $200
3 days per week: $120
2 days per week: $80

Preschool (3-5 years)
  • 2 days per week: $56
  • 3 days per week: $84
  • 5 days per week: $140

All School Age Child Care Programs

After deduction of CCFRI funding

  • Kindergarten only: $200 (before and after school)
  • School age (6-12): $337 (before and after school)

Waitlist FAQ

If you are interested in advocating for more high-quality child care spaces that are affordable for parents, please visit the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC website at cccabc.bc.ca.


How does the CNH waitlist work?
Enrollment policy
  1. Families living within the Renfrew-Collingwood community who have one or more children enrolled with CNH child care programs.
  2. Children of CNH permanent staff.
  3. Families living within the Renfrew-Collingwood community not currently enrolled with CNH child care programs.
  4. Children whose parents/guardians work in the Renfrew-Collingwood community who have one or more children currently enrolled in CNH child care programs.
  5. Children whose parents/guardians work in the Renfrew-Collingwood community not currently enrolled.
  6. Families outside the Renfrew-Collingwood community who have one or more children currently enrolled with CNH child care programs.
  7. Others
Is there a waitlist fee?
How long do I have to wait to get a child care space?
Why does my waitlist place number change?
How much notice will I be given when a space becomes available?
Is there a deposit to be paid when I accept a child care space?
What happens if I turn down space?
What if I accept a space and then decide I don’t want it?
Once my child is in a CNH program, am I guaranteed a child care space in the next age group?

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a space in the next program. We make every attempt to move each child to the next age group, however, due to the limited number of child care spaces available, we cannot guarantee a space will come available when you need it.

Once my child is in a CNH program, how will spaces in the next age group be allocated?

We do follow an Internal Enrollment Policy as spaces become available for children to move to the next age group. Amongst these will be factors such as enrollment date, siblings, neighbourhood priorities and developmental readiness of children for the next age group.

What is the difference between a Preschool program and a full day 3-5yr old program?

Both of these programs service children 3-5 years old. The difference is the program hours. The full day child care programs operate Monday to Friday 7.30am-6pm while the Preschool program operates Monday- Friday, 9am-12 noon or 1.15-4.15pm.Staff working in these programs all have similar qualifications (Early Childhood Education certificate and Licenses) and the program goals/curriculum/activities for the children are the same.